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This is the last day of a challenging year, O God of all Creation. Help us to look back on this year knowing that we tried hard to care for others and look to the new year with a sense of anticipation for great things to happen. As we move into this new year, helpContinue reading “Prayer for December 31, 2021”

Thank you God for all the gifts you have given me. Today is the anniversary of the birth of the love of my life. I am so grateful for the chance meeting on a train 27 years ago that led to so many other blessings. She is not only a great mother and friend sheContinue reading “Prayer for December 30, 2021”

Many days, Loving God, our prayers are about things we desire. May we be more aware of the needs of others than our own wants. Help us to find ways that we can serve others and provide for those who are in poverty. May we work toward a world where people have more than theContinue reading “Prayer for December 29, 2021”

May we live this day and everyday differently than the way that the world might expect, O God. Help us to be the person that says, “Good Morning,” and “You First” when we could be selfish. Give us patience when we have to wait in line, have to park further away than we want andContinue reading “Prayer for December 28, 2021”

Thank you God for each new day. We are grateful for those who are called to careers of service. The medical, public safety, teachers and all other occupations of service are often taken for granted. May we go out of our way to recognize those who make our lives safe and comfortable. May we honorContinue reading “Prayer for December 27, 2021”

On this day we remember the first martyr of the church, Stephen. What has always marked it for me is that one of the greatest saints was on the wrong side that day. May we, who sometimes stand back and hold coats while others do what we know to be wrong, have the courage andContinue reading “Prayer for December 26, 2021”

It is Christmas, Loving God, and we are filled with the joy and wonder this day always brings. May our voices be raised singing the praises that this day deserves. Let us be filled with your spirit as we remember the story of Christ’s birth and the angels announcing his birth to the shepherds andContinue reading “Prayer for December 25, 2021”

For many, this day is the day that we celebrate in worship the birth of the Christ Child. It is a day filled with music, and anticipation for what tomorrow brings. Help us as we gather at dusk and into the night and next day to feel your presence among us. May we raise ourContinue reading “Prayer for December 24, 2021”

I don’t remember exactly when my family started calling this day Christmas Adam, O God. What it has become is a day of preparation. Help us this day to be ready for what life gives us. May we recognize that this time of year is about family, treating others as beloved, and celebrating a GodContinue reading “Prayer for December 23, 2021”

Thank you God for this new day. Help us as we continue the journey you have set before us to live as you would have us, treating those we meet as beloved children of God. May we not be overwhelmed by the stress that often accompanies this season. Help us to be fully present toContinue reading “Prayer for December 22, 2021”