Category Archives: Prayers
In the Cemetery
I walked 5k in the cemetery this morning. In outdoor winter walking, the cold isn’t the obstacle. It isn’t difficult to dress in layers for warmth. No, the hard part is in the surfaces you walk on. Even though the … Continue reading
Daily Prayer App
The Presbyterian Church has made available an app for daily prayer, following the daily prayer book from the Book of Common Worship. What a great thing this is. Included are prayers and scripture readings for morning and evening prayer. I … Continue reading
Are You Moved With Pity, God?
“Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him.” (Mk 1.41 NRSV) Eternal God, you who love all living things, are you moved with pity when you see our plight? When a homeless man sleeps under a bridge, … Continue reading
Morning Light
I had a bit of time this morning before choir practice began, so I went outside to enjoy the morning sunlight. Being at the western edge of the time zone, the sun had just risen for us in Michigan. This … Continue reading
Praying the Psalms Monthly
Saying and praying the Psalms morning and evening has long been an important part of Jewish and Christian spirituality. (A Jewish man above prays the Psalms at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.) When you don’t know what else to say … Continue reading
You Anoint My Head With Oil
There was a healing service tonight for a woman whose cancer has returned, or perhaps never left. She received the anointing with oil, as well as many prayers for her strength and healing. Olive oil is an ancient symbol of … Continue reading
Prayer for Healing
You are medicine for me when I am sick. You are my strength when I need help. You are life itself when I fear death. You are the way when I long for heaven. You are light when all is … Continue reading
God For All Seasons
God of all times and all seasons, great and wonderful are your works. You set the sun in the sky to give warmth to our days. You cause the moon and the stars to light up the night. We spend … Continue reading
Prayer of Remembrance
From Sharon Watkins, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): Ever-present God, We give you thanks that you are ever near. Today as we remember those lost to us 10 years ago on that day we … Continue reading
Strong Arms of Love
Eternal God, you are kind, just and full of compassion. Let your ears be attentive to my voice today. Listen to my cry for mercy. The cords of death entangled me. The anguish of the grave took hold of me. … Continue reading
