Category Archives: Prayer

May 5, 2023 · 8:38 am

A prayer to bear one another’s burdens

God who bears the hurt of the world,

we pray for the grace, courage, and wisdom

to bear one another’s burdens,

to sit in silence with your children

who are in pain,

who grieve,

who endure heartbreak beyond our imagining;

to sit in silence

until a place of love is reached.

Amen.

inspired by a sermon preached by Elder Madison McKinney (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota Oyate and a descendent of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma) for National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit People (May 5), a part of the May 1-7 National Week of Action for MMIWG2S

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April 22, 2023 · 12:32 pm

Every day is Earth Day

Perhaps this is late. Today is Earth Day and tomorrow is Earth Day Sunday. Perhaps this should have been sent sooner to allow people who plan worship to make use of the resources that follow the brief prayer. However, if your worship tomorrow does not include a focus on Earth Day, you could use some of these resources in your devotions. And, as my friend Melodee Bottari posted on her Facebook page – “Every day is Earth Day.”

A prayer for Earth Day
Creator God,
we come from the earth,
and we return to the earth.
In between, we live upon the earth.
within the great, wonderful web of life
you have created.
May we live wisely,
caring responsibly and well
for the earth
of which we are a part
upon which we depend
and which you hold in infinite love.
We pray in Jesus’ name.
Amen.

This list of worship resources and action ideas for Earth Day and earth care is adapted from material curated by my friend Bruce Winfrey Gillette for Presbyterians for Earth Care (PEC); joining PEC might be a good Earth Day activity

CREATION CARE IN GLORY TO GOD HYMNAL BY DAVID GAMBRELL

HYMNS BY CAROLYN WINFREY GILLETTE (PERMISSION IS GIVEN FOR FREE USE TO PEC FRIENDS)

THE LORD’S PRAYER LITURGY AND INFORMATION ABOUT CREATION CARE FROM THE PRESBYTERIAN HUNGER PROGRAM (PHP)

EARTH DAT SUNDAY WORSHIP RESOURCES AND MORE(PHP)

TREAD LIGHTLY – EARTH CARE ACTIVITIES TO USE ANY TIME (PHP)

RESPONDINGTO CLIMATE CHANGE FREE CONVERSATION GUIDE (CHRISTIAN CENTURY) 

PRESBYTERIANSFOR EARTH CARE WEBINARS ON MANY TOPICS

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March 26, 2023 · 6:27 pm

A prayer to be still

When words fail,

as words will oft times do,

grant us the wisdom

to be still

and open ourselves to you

O God.

Amen.

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March 18, 2023 · 11:35 am

A prayer about steps

We rejoice with all your beloved children

who took their first steps today;

may their families and friends

love, nurture, and protect them;

may we create a society

in which they are cared for well.

We remember all your beloved children

who took their final steps today;

may they already be received into your nearer presence

where pain is no more and all tears are wiped away;

may those who mourn receive comfort and support

as they walk this shadowed valley.

We pray in the name of your Beloved Child Jesus,

the itinerant preacher who proclaimed and lived your love.

Amen.

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February 5, 2023 · 1:44 pm

A prayer for us all

Remind me, God,

that I am your Beloved Child.

When I fall short,

I am your Beloved Child.

When I go astray,

I am your Beloved Child.
When I make mistakes,

I am your Beloved Child.

When I embarrass myself,

I am your Beloved Child.

When I act with kindness and grace,

I am your Beloved Child.

When I work for justice,

I am your Beloved Child.

When I walk humbly with you,

I am your Beloved Child.

When I am loved and when I love,

I am your Beloved Child.

In all things,

I am your Beloved Child.

In all circumstances,

I am your Beloved Child.

Today, tomorrow, and forever,

remind me, God,

that I am, and always will be,

your Beloved Child.

In Jesus’ name I pray.

Amen.

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January 31, 2023 · 9:13 pm

A prayer inspired by an updating computer

Grant me patience, God,

when my computer

updates and restarts.

Grant me patience, God,

right now!!

Remind me, God,

that like a computer,

I sometimes need to update,

to expand my thinking,

and increase my knowledge

to help me function more effectively.

Remind me, God,

that like a computer,

sometimes I need to turn off,

to rest, to renew,

and to love myself that I might

love you,

love your beloved children,

and love your wondrous creation

more faithfully.

In Jesus’ name I pray.

Amen.

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January 18, 2023 · 8:10 pm

A whimsical prayer after a long walk

Gracious God, I thank you.

I thank you that I was able to take

a long walk today, pushing Lucy in her stroller.

I thank you that we could walk in safety.

I thank you for all the many times Lucy

turned around to look at me

and say “Hiiiii” in a loud voice.

I pray that every grandchild and grandparent

might have the opportunity to take such walks

or engage in other activities freely and safely.

May that day soon come.

Oh, and God, I could use a hand

with some aching muscles.

You know which ones they are.

Amen.

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January 16, 2023 · 10:15 pm

13 January 2023

Korean American Day.
Drawing the Line – Royal Pirates
Butterfly – Jessica & KRYSTAL
Rose – Annalé
Gotta Work – Amerie
Honestly – Eric Nam
Human Nature – Tiger JK
Good Bye Sadness, Hello Happiness – YOON MI RAE
Every Last Drop – Dumbfoundead
Goodbye – Sam Ock
Come Over – MRSHLL
In the Water – River Run North
All Along the Watchtower – Luna
Take it One Day at a Time – Jennifer Chung
Slow – Kahi
Never Not – Jennifer Lee
Dream – Priscilla Ahn
Brave New World – Sera

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December 16, 2022 · 6:39 pm

A prayer in the face of disappointment

When disappointment comes, God,

and disappointment will,

may we find

strength to grieve,

patience to sit with the moment,

imagination to seek alternatives,

and courage, hope, faith, and love

to give them a try.

We pray in Jesus’ name.

Amen.

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December 5, 2022 · 6:34 pm

A prayer while packing food

Thank you, God,

for all my colleagues who

generously gave to support the local pantry.

Watch over all who receive this food,

help them know your presence.

Guide us Gpd to work to create a system

in which your abundance is shared

so that all your precious children

have enough.

We pray in Jesus’ name.

Amen.

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