Loving and Holy God, “in the bleak midwinter” is our sometimes expression of Christmas Christian faith. Like the hymn writer of old we impose our cultural images on the Good News to suit our tastes. You understand us, Holy God, our seriousness and our foolishness; You understand us at our most generous and our most […]
To Proclaim Release to the Captives: Prayers for Yazidi Women Held by ISIS and a Warming World (January 21, 2016)
Jesus, in the synagogue, read “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s […]
Prayers of Contrast: Bombings in Istanbul and Jakarta, and Flint’s Poisoned Water (January 14, 2016)
Your love is steadfast, O Lord, but how fickle we are. We are never satisfied. In our dissatisfaction we destroy that which we do not understand and devastate that which satisfies as if there is never enough. Our prayers are prayers of contrast as we recognize political, financial and economic pressures are very different across […]
He Came Down That We May Have Peace: An Epiphany Prayer for Persecuted Christians (January 7, 2016)
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;…” “I have summoned you by name; you are mine. Do not be afraid, for I am with you;” Isaiah 43: 1 & 5 “Why did he come? He came down that we may have love, … peace, … joy.” Cameroon (Africa) Carol As we celebrate the Baptism […]
Let Us Go Forth: A New Year Prayer Amid Floods, War, and the Many Who Live on the Edge (December 31, 2015)
“Forgetting what is behind, and reaching towards what is ahead, I press towards the goal of the high calling in Christ”. –Philippians 3:13-14 A new year, new resolutions, so often it is a new setting up of ourselves for failure and disappointment. As I sit here to the aural backdrop of Chinook helicopters trying to […]
For God So Loved the World: A Christmas Prayer Naming Every Nation in Its Own Language (December 23, 2015)
Christmas 2015 For God so loved the world (such a beloved world, to warrant such a gift) That he gave his only Son (such love, to be born amongst us) To live and die as one of us (so strong with tenderness, such joy in sorrow) To imbue us with a spirit of adoption […]
A Weak and Vulnerable Infant: An Advent Prayer for Refugees and Detained Children (December 17, 2015)
Almighty God, we worship you, as you make your way into the world as a weak and vulnerable infant. Prepare us to receive you in our country, in our home, and in our heart. We pray for all those who are weak and vulnerable, and who need help from those around them. As we look […]
We Wait with Mary: An Advent Prayer for Syrian Refugees Welcomed to Canada (December 10, 2015)
God of the Whole World, we wait with Mary during this season of Hanukkah and thank You for our lives’ many miracles and blessings. We light one candle each day in recognition of the illumination and hope You bring into our homes and neighborhoods. In this halfway point of Advent, we pray for those who […]
How Can We Pray With Joy: An Advent Prayer After the San Bernardino Shooting (December 3, 2015)
Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your Son. By his coming give to all the people of the world knowledge of your salvation. From Prayer of the Day for Second Sunday of Advent, Common Lectionary How much we want to pray this prayer, holy and compassionate God. How much we […]
So Yes, Bring Us the Refugees: A Thanksgiving Prayer for Welcome and Everyday Courage (November 26, 2015)
17 Pray constantly, and 18 give thanks to God no matter what circumstances you find yourself in. (This is God’s will for all of you in Jesus the Anointed.) 19 Don’t suppress the Spirit. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 – 19 The Voice Compassionate and merciful God it is good to give you thanks and praise this […]
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