written for National Day of Prayer, for the government. Lord, as we delicately balance a relationship between mercy and justice Give us a prudence for Good News when only Sheol surrounds us. Suffering is real, death is real, this pandemic is … [Continue reading] about Prayer: Mercy and Justice
POP: Pandemic Hope on Earth Day
Based on Luke 24:13-35 and 50 years of Earth Day God of resurrection, of miracles beyond our understanding, hear us now as we come to you with the prayers and burdens of our hearts… We pray for your church throughout the world. May we truly … [Continue reading] about POP: Pandemic Hope on Earth Day
prayers of the people: risen Lord, hear our cry
Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Risen Lord, hear our cry for help - for those surrounded by the shroud of death for those covered by the mantle of dying for those hemmed-in by illness, visible or veiled hear our cry for help… for … [Continue reading] about prayers of the people: risen Lord, hear our cry
Prayer: out of the tomb
God of resurrection power, you called your Son out of the tomb and in so doing, called the whole creation into new life. Even now, you call us to join your way of resurrection, you lift our eyes and raise our hearts, you transform our minds and … [Continue reading] about Prayer: out of the tomb
POP: Appearances
God of Life, On that first Easter our Risen Lord appeared to Magdalene, who stood alone — weeping — beside a garden tomb; and to a pair of downcast disciples walking the Emmaus road; and to a band of fearful followers, huddled at home behind … [Continue reading] about POP: Appearances
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