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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”

For many people this time of year is hard, Loving God. It is a season that is filled with memories of loss and not the hope, joy, wonder and love that others feel. Many have lost loved ones during this season, and struggle to deal with the desire to celebrate this season while honoring theContinue reading “Prayer for December 21, 2021”

Thank you God for this new day. Let me be aware and respond to the needs of those around me.  May I encourage those I encounter by my actions.  We are once again struggling with the pandemic that seems to be unending.  Please protect those who are called to work in high risk environments andContinue reading “Prayer for December 20, 2021”

O God, we hear about Mary and Elizabeth today in our readings, and I think back on what it felt like to hear the heartbeats of my twins, and that moment where we knew we were having twins. Thank you for the gift that they are and the atonement of the loss of my twin.Continue reading “Prayer for December 19, 2021”