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Thank you God, for the many gifts you give us that we sometimes miss. Each day begins with a sunrise, and most of them are spectacular and always unique. May we celebrate the beginning of each new day. Every day there are sounds of the world waking up, birds singing and fish jumping. May weContinue reading “Prayer for May 13, 2023”

May we live each day, O God, with the imagination and innocence of a child. Let us see the world more clearly for its beauty and avoid the cynicism that seems to grow as we get older. Let us find joy and wonder in the world around us. Help us to learn new things aboutContinue reading “Prayer for May 10, 2023”

May we who have done little to push for changes in how we address gun safety and mental health do more than wring our hands and keep people in our thoughts and prayers, Loving God. Let our voices and votes force those with the power to make our world and country safer do that veryContinue reading “Prayer for May 8, 2023”

Empowering God, may we have the faith to attempt great things and the passion to make those things happen. You have equipped us all to the greater works to which you call us and we need only step out in faith to begin a journey that will see us grow in our faith. Guide usContinue reading “Prayer for May 7, 2023”

Thank you God for giving us senses of humor, and sarcasm.  Those gifts help us through challenging times, and moments of stress.  May we use that gift to lift spirits and bring levity when it is needed.  May our laughter become a balm to a wounded world.  Help us to bring joy to those aroundContinue reading “Prayer for May 4, 2023”

Thank you God for reunions. There is something wonderful about catching up with someone who you haven’t seen in a while. Help us to cherish the moments we shared with those we don’t get to see all the time and to be grateful for when we get to share time with those people again. MayContinue reading “Prayer for May 3, 2023”

Thank you God for the pastors who you have placed in our lives. For the ones who welcomed us into new places, the ones who covered for us when we were unable to be present for our parishioners, and most importantly were pastoral to us in our own struggles. May we who are pastors beContinue reading “May 2, 2023”

Help me to focus today, O God. It is easy to be distracted by the myriad things that I encounter in a day, so help me to prioritize those things that I want to accomplish. Let be open enough to your Spirit guiding me that I can change course if necessary, and discerning enough toContinue reading “Prayer for May 1, 2023”

Help us to fully experience the journey you have set before us and to be patient enough to let ourselves grow into who you are calling us to become.  May we not skip the steps that will be the foundation of the ministries we are developing.  Let us embrace the passions you are building inContinue reading “Prayer for April 30, 2023”

As we begin this day, Loving God, may we choose what kind of day it will be and may that choice be one based in service to those we encounter.   As we find ourselves at midday, Creator God, may we be present to those around us and fully listen.   As our day ends,Continue reading “Prayer for April 27, 2023”