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O God who created all things, thank you for water.  There is something about looking across water, whether it is a stream, lake or ocean that causes one to be in awe. We are so grateful for what it is like to wake up early and see the day start over water.  The calm we are affordedContinue reading “Prayer for May 14, 2021”

Each new day you give us Loving God is special.  Help us to live this day fully.  May it be a day where your love shines through all we do.  Allow us to see when it is time for us to act in a way that brings joy to those we are lucky enough to be with.  Give usContinue reading “Prayer for May 13, 2021”

Healing God, be with us as we continue to fight the pandemic. As we move toward a more normal life as the cases continue to diminish, help us to remember the hard work so many have done.  May we honor the first responders, doctors, nurses and caregivers who have worked tirelessly during the past year andContinue reading “Prayer for May 12, 2021”

Loving God, may we remember your call to love one another as you love us today.  Help us to not be selfish or jealous, and instead be servants who look toward fulfilling the needs of those we meet.  Give us patience when we are in positions that normally would make us anxious or fearful. Let us seeContinue reading “Prayer for May 11, 2021”

Compassionate God, help us when we are struggling to understand the challenges set before us.  We often cannot see what is right before us because of our preconceived notions or expectations.  May we find ways to hear your guidance and feel your spirit as we try to navigate the times when we feel lost.  Give us the strengthContinue reading “Prayer for May 10, 2021”

O Lord our God, we come before you this day to honor our mothers.  For the times you wiped our tears and celebrated our successes we thank you.  For those mothers and grandmothers who are no longer with us we miss you,  For those who have lost a child or are unable to bear children, we mourn withContinue reading “Prayer for May 9, 2021”

On this day in 1877 the Westminster Kennel Club dog show was held for the first time.  Creator God, we thank you for the animals that have become members of our family.  The pets who exhibit what it is to love unconditionally and listen without judgment are so important in our lives.  We remember those who areContinue reading “Prayer for May 8, 2021”

Patient God, thank you for all the many gifts you provide.  We are grateful for this day and hope to live it following your desire that our joy might be complete.  Help us when the plans and expectations of this day are interrupted by life. May we see those interruptions as opportunities to see the world inContinue reading “Prayer for May 7, 2021”

Loving God, as we start this day, may it begin with hope.  As it continues may we lift up those we encounter.  Let us be examples of love and compassion today.  Help us find opportunities to serve others.  When we find ourselves in anxious situations help us remain calm and not respond in anger.  Be with those who are strugglingContinue reading “Prayer for May 6, 2021”

May we celebrate each day you give us O God. This day, like so many days in history, is remembered mostly for one thing.  However, there are so many other incredible things that have happened on this day over the centuries.  May we learn that each day has the opportunity to be a seminal day, for usContinue reading “Prayer for May 5, 2021”