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Empowering God, may we celebrate those who step up to volunteer to serve others. Be with them as they often do thankless work to make people have better lives. May we be encouraged to follow in the footsteps of those who have lived lives where service above self was more than a catchphrase and beginContinue reading “Prayer for July 23, 2022”

Twenty-seven years ago today, Heather and I stood in the Cathedral of St Paul in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and said to each other, “ I plight thee my troth.”  I can honestly say that while many days were challenging, I have become more and more in love with my wife each day.  The blessingsContinue reading “Prayer for July 22, 2022”

Help us to care for one another unconditionally. May we be willing to give of ourselves for the simple reason that you have called us to love one another as you have loved us. Give us an awareness of when those around us are in need, and an empathy for the burdens that others mightContinue reading “Prayer for July 21, 2022”

Protect those in harms way this day, O God of all Creation. There are so many people who are under threats from heat waves and the climate challenges that seem to be more and more frequent. Help us to find ways to protect and aid people in places where the threat is the greatest. MayContinue reading “Prayer for July, 20, 2022”

May those who are struggling find support, compassion and relief, Healing God. We pass by people everyday and don’t realize the load they are carrying. Help us to notice when we can help them carry those burdens with them. Give them the ability to ask for help when they feel most lonely. May the fearsContinue reading “Prayer for July 19, 2022”

May we begin this work week in anticipation of the opportunities that await us. Let us see when our gifts and skills can be used to make things better and act accordingly. Help us especially to see when we are given the chance to lift someone up and make their life or accomplishments greater. MayContinue reading “Prayer for July 18, 2022”

When what we consider normal is in flux, finding little things that remain steady is important, O God. Help us to take the time to relish in those things that keep us grounded and give us hope to return to a more predictable pattern in life. Let us remember that taking the Sabbath that youContinue reading “Prayer for July 17, 2022”

Thank you O God of all Creation, for the sounds of the earth. Waking up to the drizzle of the rain is incredibly comfortable. It makes one want to simply stay under the covers and relish in the sound. When we get to walk out into the silence of snow falling we can feel theContinue reading “Prayer for July 15, 2022”

Empower and encourage us, Loving God, as we journey through this new day. Help us to know the strength that comes from asking for help and guidance over the weakness of trying to do everything on our own. May we stand ready for others who come to us asking to participate in their day, knowingContinue reading “Prayer for July 15, 2022”

Be with us, O God, as the people of St Mark the Evangelist and my family begin our journey together. Help us to do your will and to listen to each other for your Spirits guidance. May we build upon the foundation of ministry to the community of those who served the church before us.Continue reading “Prayer for July 14, 2022”