Asides
prayer of thanks
For all that you give us, for all that you bless us with, for all that you have done and continue to do for us, in us, and through us, we give you thanks and praise. Recognizing that everything we have — the joy of relationships with friends and family, the freedoms we enjoy, the possessions [...]
Psalm 51:1
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness;
in your great compassion blot out my offenses. —Psalm 51:1
A Prayer for the Victims of the Earthquake in Haiti
Holy God, source of life, lover of souls, out of the depths we call to you; in the face of incomprehensible anguish and sorrow, we lift the cries of our distress and implore you to show mercy upon those who are suffering from the destruction of the earthquake in Haiti.
Christmas Day Collect
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the
brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known
the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him
perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he
lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
prayer for children
Almighty God, you have blessed us with the joy and care of children. Give us calm strength and patient wisdom to reach out to those who are most in need, for those who are homeless and in poverty, for those who for whatever reason cannot enjoy the joyful life that children ought to experience.
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Prayer for the Daring
“Ever-present God,
You call us on a journey to a place we do not know.
We are not where we started.
We have not reached our destination.
We are not sure where we are or who we are.
This is not a comfortable place.
Be among us, we pray.
A Prayer For Children Going To School
Bless all children this day, O God. Give them inquiring minds and discerning hearts. Give them courage to persevere in all they undertake. Give them the gift of joy and wonder in all things.
ephesians 5:2
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”
psalm 85
Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other…psalm 85:10
psalm 33
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.” Psalm 33:12
