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O God who calls us to rest, help us to release the anxieties and expectations the world thrusts upon us in order to rest.  May we know what it is to let you carry our load for a little while.  Let us recognize when we are giving too much power to outside forces and expectations and knowContinue reading “Prayer for 2021”

O Lord our God, thank you for the creative people who have found a ways to use their imaginations to make us dream even bigger dreams.  From the Rembrandt’s and Picasso’s to the Steinbeck’s and Hemingway’s your have given us people who help us see even more visions than the paintings and stories they created.  Thank youContinue reading “Prayer for June 12, 2021”

Compassionate God,  If I am challenged today, may I be joyful in my response.  If I am forced to wait today, may I be patient.  If I am to feel rushed, may I find ways to slow down enough to be present to those around me.  If I am to not complete everything I intend to complete today, mayContinue reading “Prayer for June 11, 2021”

Loving God, thank you for the day you are giving us.  When the opportunity to respond to those in need, may we do so willingly without expecting something in return.  Allow us to use our gifts and blessings to the benefit of others. When we are struggling may we be comfortable seeking the help of others.  May ourContinue reading “Prayer for June 10, 2021”

There are days, O God, that are somewhat uneventful.  They are not marked with anything memorable other than the reality that we were not challenged by stumbling blocks or some special events that make that day important.  We need those days sometimes.  May we celebrate the days that simply happen.  Allow us to see those days as a sabbathContinue reading “Prayer for June 9, 2021”

O God who has allowed some of us to be parents, help us to be comfortable admitting our shortcomings and ask for help when we need it. Let us show our children the power of accepting our mistakes and asking for forgiveness.  Give us the wherewithal to accept our mistakes and the ability to learn fromContinue reading “Prayer for June 8, 2021”

Each day O Lord, we have the choice as to whether we will begin it with hope or dread.  Help us to see the opportunities before us.  May we be excited about the possibilities this day and every day has to offer.  Give us the ability to change the stumbling blocks we may face into times to contemplateContinue reading “Prayer for June 7, 2021”

O God who desires us to turn swords into plowshares, help us this day to remember those who sacrificed themselves on days like this day (D-Day in 1944) in hopes that future generations would not have to face the kind of world that required that kind of sacrifice.  May we never forget what it means toContinue reading “Prayer for June 6, 2021”

Ever-present God, let me be as present to those around me as you are to me.  May I not be distracted by things that mean little while missing out on those that are important.  There are certain to be times when I am called to do something to make those around me have a better day.  Let meContinue reading “Prayer for June 5, 2021”

June 4, 2021 One year ago today, I decided I did not like what I was posting on social media, and that I was too angry too early in the day.  I chose to begin my day with a prayer that I wrote for the day ahead of me.  I honestly did not know how long IContinue reading “Prayer for June 4, 2021”