Prayer for Pentecost

Jesus promised the disciples that after he left them he would send another, an advocate, in his place. The Holy Spirit comes, a Spirit of truth that continues to point us towards the teachings of Christ and of God’s holy purpose for creation. God of power and...

Praying for Comfort

Gracious God, your love for us extends beyond our understanding. In a busy world we often seek rest. Amid the many conflicts and disasters we seek peace. Allow us to step beyond the boundaries of what we understand peace to be. Allow us to extend true, heartfelt...

Prayers for Nepal and Baltimore

Today’s prayer is for two very different concerns, in two very different parts of the world. A few days ago Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake. Much of the infrastructure in Nepal has been damaged or destroyed and it will take years to rebuild. This...

The Lord is my Shepherd

One of the most beloved and well known Psalms is Psalm 23. The opening lines which state ‘The Lord is my Shepherd…’ have provided comfort to people of faith for untold generations. It is a very real possibility that these words brought comfort to our...

Holy Week Prayer

God of such unwavering love, how do I “celebrate” the passion and death of Jesus? I often want to look the other way and not watch, not stay with Jesus in his suffering. Give me the strength to see his love with honesty and compassion and to feel deeply...

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