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O God who calls us to follow you, help us to look at the examples in scripture of the imperfect people you have called to be your vessels for ministry throughout history. From the Old Testament early leaders, judges, kings and prophets to the apostles, and others who throughout time have become leaders who guidedContinue reading “Prayer for October 29, 2023”

O, God of All, we pray especially for all who are suffering in Israel and Gaza from the attacks by Hammas. May love overcome hatred and the violence stop. Protect those who are in harm’s way. Guide the leaders to resolve this so that those who are being held hostage may be returned home safely.Continue reading “Prayer for October 10, 2023”

There are times, O God, when we hear your call and don’t immediately respond. May we, who often think we couldn’t be the one you are calling, recognize that you look to us who know fear, anxiety and inadequacy to be present to others in similar places. May we be confident in the faith youContinue reading “Prayer for October 1, 2023”

We never know, Loving God, what blessings or challenges we may face. We also struggle when we compare ourselves to others or what we perceive to be fair. It is easy to be jealous of others who seem to be receiving blessings or more than we think they deserve. Help us to focus on ourContinue reading “Prayer for September 24, 2023”

You call us to be as forgiving of others as we hope you are of us, O God. May we recognize our own inability to see when our actions affect others and learn to be giving rather than selfish, compassionate over uncaring and serving more than taking. Help us to see others as beloved childrenContinue reading “Prayer for September 17, 2023”

We have a history to share and make ourselves, O God. You remind us to remember the challenges we have faced and celebrate those times when we have had victories. You call us to take the time to get to know others’ stories and honor them. May we especially remember those times when your presenceContinue reading “Prayer for September 10, 2023”

May our love for one another be so apparent to those around us that they find hope for a world that is filled with challenges. May our desire to live into the person you are calling us to become strengthen us when the desire to be selfish tempts us. Help us to be humble, self-awareContinue reading “Prayer for September 3, 2023”

Give us the strength to not conform to the the messages of hate, injustice and oppression that permeates so much of our world right now. May we strive instead for what is good, what is true and what builds up the souls of those around us. May we be so transformed by your Spirit thatContinue reading “Prayer for August 27, 2023”

Let our hearts be so filled with love, O God, that our words and actions mirror that love. Help us to be pure in our thoughts and deeds. Let us look to the example of the Joseph who could have responded to his brothers with the disdain that his brothers him, deciding instead to beContinue reading “Prayer for August 20, 2023”

There are times, O God, when we find ourselves on a precipice looking out at the unknown. We are at a place where we are making decisions that require us to take a leap of faith. Help us to have the strength to step into the unknown, knowing that you are there with us andContinue reading “Prayer for August 13, 2023”