by Neil Ellis | Oct 6, 2015 | Prayer
Gracious God, It is so easy to forget. In the midst of our busy lives, It is so easy to forget. We enjoy comfort and security, Food and shelter are taken for granted. Violence is an abstract thought for many, The subject of movies and video games. We confess that we...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 29, 2015 | Prayer
Heavenly Father, You come to us as a child, You come to us as the wind, You come to us unbidden, You come to us in our time of need. In your son Jesus Christ We witness your love for us. Through his teaching and healing ministry We observe how you would have us live....
by Neil Ellis | Sep 22, 2015 | Prayer
Gracious and loving God, You have walked the path of the homeless, Your son and his family fled their home, Living in an foreign country as refugees, The threat of death hung over him live a shadow. Hold out your hand to those who flee From danger, oppression and...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 15, 2015 | Prayer
God of promise, send us a vision, Remove our selfishness and grant us the ability to see the other. Remove our fear of the unknown, change and uncertainty. Grant us your peace that in our meeting we may experience fellowship. Grant us your wisdom that in our dialogue...
by Neil Ellis | Sep 1, 2015 | Prayer
Gracious God, thank you for creating me in your image. Grant me the courage to explore what it means to be a child of God. Encourage me in all things, that I might seek your will and know your love. Give me a deeper understanding of you. Encourage me to follow your...
by Neil Ellis | Aug 25, 2015 | Prayer
Our prayer today is inspired from Lamentations 5, a prayer for restoration. For untold ages almighty God, You have witnessed the unfolding of creation. You alone understand the subtleties of sand and time. When joy has left our hearts, And our dancing turns to...