by Neil Ellis | Feb 23, 2016 | Prayer
O Splendid Majesty, Most noble Trinity, One God. Dear Lord, Let us face you, And plead humility To ask the daylight questions prompted by The dusk. How should we live in This ample life And not love luxury? How can we not be ravished by possessions which delight? How...
by Neil Ellis | Feb 16, 2016 | Prayer
Gracious God, may our love resemble your love. May we love all people, at all times, in all places. May our love inspire life, hope and generosity. Encourage us to give willingly without thought of repayment. May our love always be humble and mild. May our love lead...
by Neil Ellis | Feb 9, 2016 | Prayer
Lord, I offer my needs to you all that affects my health. I offer my wants to you all the range of my reaching. I offer my thoughts to you all the duties that define my life. I offer my loves to you all the people for whom I care. Help me to understand what I need for...
by Neil Ellis | Feb 2, 2016 | Prayer
Loving God, at the dawn of creation it was your Spirit which hovered over the waters. Your voice echoed through the darkness and brought forth light. A light which shines in the darkness and which will not go out. You set the stars in their place, your hands shaped...
by Neil Ellis | Jan 27, 2016 | Prayer
Eternal God, save us from the violence we do to ourselves and others. Remind us that it is the meek who inherit the earth, that it is the peacemakers who shall be called children of God. It is sometimes easier to look inwards rather than outwards. We acknowledge our...
by Neil Ellis | Jan 19, 2016 | Prayer
Gracious God, what does it mean to be lost? Is it possible to live outside of your love? We search and we question, looking for signs of your presence. We often struggle to find meaning, to put words to feelings. Enable us, loving God, to see you in a smile, to hear...
