Merciful God,
As the psalmist writes, "Do not rebuke me in your anger...have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak." Help me to admit my failings and to seek forgiveness from others I have wronged. Please forgive me my shortcomings, O God, and strengthen my faith such that my mistakes become fewer. I am weak, O Lord, but thou art strong; have mercy on me, O Lord.
Amen
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
A Moment of Thanks
Gracious God,
Today I simply want to raise my voice to say "Thank you" to you. Thank you for the love of family and friends. Thank you for the opportunities that you have given me. Thank you for this new day. Thank you for your continued presence in my life.
Amen
Today I simply want to raise my voice to say "Thank you" to you. Thank you for the love of family and friends. Thank you for the opportunities that you have given me. Thank you for this new day. Thank you for your continued presence in my life.
Amen
Saturday, October 27, 2007
When wisdom leads to sorrow
Loving God,
Grant us the perserverence to continue our studies and learning even when it is obvious that searching for you in books is a chasing after the wind. Yet there is a blessing and treasure when the study and search for you has no obvious end. Guide us in finding light in the chase of being intellectually faithful to you.
Amen.
Grant us the perserverence to continue our studies and learning even when it is obvious that searching for you in books is a chasing after the wind. Yet there is a blessing and treasure when the study and search for you has no obvious end. Guide us in finding light in the chase of being intellectually faithful to you.
Amen.
Friday, October 26, 2007
For Those Who Lost Their Homes
God,
I ask for your blessing and wisdom to come over those who have experienced loss from fire, and particularly the children who have lost their homes. I also ask for your word to come over us to reexamine and reconsider the problem of homelessness in our society. Help us to learn to share our resources.
Amen
I ask for your blessing and wisdom to come over those who have experienced loss from fire, and particularly the children who have lost their homes. I also ask for your word to come over us to reexamine and reconsider the problem of homelessness in our society. Help us to learn to share our resources.
Amen
Order My Steps
Gracious God,
On this day, order my steps. Grant me wisdom to see the path I should follow, and grant me patience to walk upon it. Grant me graciousness to not return evil for evil, but to offer others a glimpse of your light through my steps. Grant me strength to walk this day's journey with you.
Amen
On this day, order my steps. Grant me wisdom to see the path I should follow, and grant me patience to walk upon it. Grant me graciousness to not return evil for evil, but to offer others a glimpse of your light through my steps. Grant me strength to walk this day's journey with you.
Amen
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Prayer for United Nations Day
God,
We stand in a world thirsty for unity; help us to search out your peace and reconciliation. We pray that nations will submit to the courage of living in unity and seek out each others' forgiveness.
Amen.
We stand in a world thirsty for unity; help us to search out your peace and reconciliation. We pray that nations will submit to the courage of living in unity and seek out each others' forgiveness.
Amen.
Sabbath Pauses
Almighty God,
In the midst of my busyness, help me find moments of Sabbath -- times of rest where my spirit can breath. Help me to find, and take advantage of, these moments, and in these times may I feel your presence more fully in my life.
Amen
In the midst of my busyness, help me find moments of Sabbath -- times of rest where my spirit can breath. Help me to find, and take advantage of, these moments, and in these times may I feel your presence more fully in my life.
Amen
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
On the Boundary
God,
I seek your peace in finding grace on the boundary; at the crossroads. I seek comfort in the unknown; help me to find discomfort in moments of safety.
Prasie be to you, and Jesus and the Holy Spirit, who lives and reigns with you.
Amen.
I seek your peace in finding grace on the boundary; at the crossroads. I seek comfort in the unknown; help me to find discomfort in moments of safety.
Prasie be to you, and Jesus and the Holy Spirit, who lives and reigns with you.
Amen.
Psalm 66 - A Joyful Shout
Loving God,
Help me to follow your command: "Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth!" Raise my voice to your ear, and fill my mouth with songs of you. May my praise be contagious to others, and may it raise my sense of your presence in my life.
Amen
Help me to follow your command: "Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth!" Raise my voice to your ear, and fill my mouth with songs of you. May my praise be contagious to others, and may it raise my sense of your presence in my life.
Amen
Monday, October 22, 2007
Guide My Steps
Almighty God,
On this day, please increase in my the ability to discern your will for my life. Grant me intelligible signs as to whether I am on the right path, and grant me opportunities to understand which opportunities I should pursue. Place my feet upon the sure path and guide my steps accordingly.
Amen
On this day, please increase in my the ability to discern your will for my life. Grant me intelligible signs as to whether I am on the right path, and grant me opportunities to understand which opportunities I should pursue. Place my feet upon the sure path and guide my steps accordingly.
Amen
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Sunday Confession
Gracious God,
On this day, I again ask forgiveness for my many mistakes. Even as I have tried to be a faithful disciple, I have fallen short sometimes. I have mistreated others, giving anger instead of love. I have mistreated myself, failing sometimes to do what I know you want me to do. Please forgive me these sins. Help me to ask forgiveness of others. And give me the strength to be better from this day on.
Amen
On this day, I again ask forgiveness for my many mistakes. Even as I have tried to be a faithful disciple, I have fallen short sometimes. I have mistreated others, giving anger instead of love. I have mistreated myself, failing sometimes to do what I know you want me to do. Please forgive me these sins. Help me to ask forgiveness of others. And give me the strength to be better from this day on.
Amen
Saturday, October 20, 2007
After the Death Metal Show
Gracious God,
I thank you for the ringing in my ears that reminds me of the gift of music. The ringing reminds me not only of my finitude but also reminds me that the gift of music, when pointing toward higher spiritual reality, points me toward the edge of human and spiritual experience. And here is where I find glimpses and sparks of you. Help me to find your grace and beauty in the noise.
Amen.
I thank you for the ringing in my ears that reminds me of the gift of music. The ringing reminds me not only of my finitude but also reminds me that the gift of music, when pointing toward higher spiritual reality, points me toward the edge of human and spiritual experience. And here is where I find glimpses and sparks of you. Help me to find your grace and beauty in the noise.
Amen.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Pick Up the Phone
Loving God,
Today I feel a little out of touch. I still struggle with your instruction to "Pray without Ceasing." But even on those days when I feel tightly connected to you, I feel like I have become less connected with my family and friends. In the busyness of life, I haven't called enough, or written enough, or visited enough, or even prayed enough for them. Help me to see through the clutter of to-do lists and responsibilities, of meetings and activities, to build my connections with them, even as I am building my relationship with you.
Amen
Today I feel a little out of touch. I still struggle with your instruction to "Pray without Ceasing." But even on those days when I feel tightly connected to you, I feel like I have become less connected with my family and friends. In the busyness of life, I haven't called enough, or written enough, or visited enough, or even prayed enough for them. Help me to see through the clutter of to-do lists and responsibilities, of meetings and activities, to build my connections with them, even as I am building my relationship with you.
Amen
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Sick Day
Hey, God, thank you for the opportunity to pause my life for recovery and renewal. My body reminds me of the need for sabbath, even when my mind and will fight against it. Thanks for giving me the space I need to heal and find peace. Amen.
A Blessing
Gracious God,
May this new day be a day of growth for me. Might I sense more of your blessings for me than I usually do; might I sense more of your challenges and opportunities for me than I usually do. Teach me to better sense your presence in my life every moment, that I might grow in faith and that I might be a better reflection of your grace and love to others.
Amen
May this new day be a day of growth for me. Might I sense more of your blessings for me than I usually do; might I sense more of your challenges and opportunities for me than I usually do. Teach me to better sense your presence in my life every moment, that I might grow in faith and that I might be a better reflection of your grace and love to others.
Amen
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Fill Up My Senses
Giving God,
Open my eyes, that I might see the beauty of your creation in the midst of a sinful, oppressive world. Open my ears, that I might hear the testimony of those who have been touched by your grace amidst the groans and complaints. Open my mouth, that I might speak truth and faith in the midst of a cacophony of half-truths and rationalizations. Open my mind, that I might learn your ways and your will in the midst of all this.
Amen
Open my eyes, that I might see the beauty of your creation in the midst of a sinful, oppressive world. Open my ears, that I might hear the testimony of those who have been touched by your grace amidst the groans and complaints. Open my mouth, that I might speak truth and faith in the midst of a cacophony of half-truths and rationalizations. Open my mind, that I might learn your ways and your will in the midst of all this.
Amen
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
A Prayer for the Thoughtful
Dear God,
Thank you for giving me a mind to think and so many mysteries to ponder. I must admit that sometimes it's frustrating to find a balance between understanding and faith, especially because it's hard for me to accept that you want me to believe stuff that just doesn't make sense or goes against what my heart tells me is right. Did you create our minds for us to abandon them in the name of faith and in deference to you? If I'm really created in your image, should we be that far apart?
Help me as I seek to understand you, myself, and this world, and help me as I seek to live a faithful life of service.
Amen.
Thank you for giving me a mind to think and so many mysteries to ponder. I must admit that sometimes it's frustrating to find a balance between understanding and faith, especially because it's hard for me to accept that you want me to believe stuff that just doesn't make sense or goes against what my heart tells me is right. Did you create our minds for us to abandon them in the name of faith and in deference to you? If I'm really created in your image, should we be that far apart?
Help me as I seek to understand you, myself, and this world, and help me as I seek to live a faithful life of service.
Amen.
Teens' prayers for the morning
These are some prayers from boys from my Sr. High "Sunday Extra" class at The Community Church UCC:
From Nick Bravante:
From Rob Elias-Warren:
From Nathan Cooper:
Thank you, God, for the gift of youth and may you be a guiding light during dark hours for young people. May you incubate their faith over the years and may they live lives that seek out your call and vocation to servanthood.
Amen.
From Nick Bravante:
Dear God:
Thank you for giving us this day, among all the others. We are
thankful for this morning and the mornings to come.
Amen.
From Rob Elias-Warren:
Dear God,
Thank you for waking me up this morning and for the
beauty of the
earth. Thank you also for this church community that
nourishes me.
Amen.
From Nathan Cooper:
Thank you, God, for keeping me safe through the dark of night and the light
of day. Thank you for awakening me to praise you another day.
Amen.
Thank you, God, for the gift of youth and may you be a guiding light during dark hours for young people. May you incubate their faith over the years and may they live lives that seek out your call and vocation to servanthood.
Amen.
Psalm 69 - The Water is at My Neck
Almighty God,
David once wrote, "Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck." Maybe this describes how all people of faith feel sometimes in this sinful world. I know that the spite and selfishness and greed of others bring troubles into my own life, and I know that my own moments of selfishness and greed and spite bring even more troubles. While I know that I am not sinking, because of your gracious love, I still often feel that "the water is at my neck." Continue to shield me from the evils of this world, and continue to offer me opportunities to live more through faith in you than through my baser instincts. And in times of great turmoil, O God, please grant me a present sense of my salvation through you.
Amen
David once wrote, "Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck." Maybe this describes how all people of faith feel sometimes in this sinful world. I know that the spite and selfishness and greed of others bring troubles into my own life, and I know that my own moments of selfishness and greed and spite bring even more troubles. While I know that I am not sinking, because of your gracious love, I still often feel that "the water is at my neck." Continue to shield me from the evils of this world, and continue to offer me opportunities to live more through faith in you than through my baser instincts. And in times of great turmoil, O God, please grant me a present sense of my salvation through you.
Amen
Monday, October 15, 2007
What's Up With Pain?
Hey, God, I'm thankful that I didn't wake up with an excruciating headache this morning, but I'm also aware that it is most likely just a matter of time before the next one comes.
So what's up with pain?
I suppose I understand pain that is caused by things I do to myself, or even pain caused by things that other people do to me. But what's the deal with pain that happens for no good reason? Why should a quirk in my body cause me to writhe with unbearable pain?
Am I supposed to learn something from this?
Should I be more in touch with my body? What about the stuff that's killing me that doesn't hurt?
Hmm...that's an interesting thought. But the pain still sucks. You can stop that anytime you want.
Amen.
So what's up with pain?
I suppose I understand pain that is caused by things I do to myself, or even pain caused by things that other people do to me. But what's the deal with pain that happens for no good reason? Why should a quirk in my body cause me to writhe with unbearable pain?
Am I supposed to learn something from this?
Should I be more in touch with my body? What about the stuff that's killing me that doesn't hurt?
Hmm...that's an interesting thought. But the pain still sucks. You can stop that anytime you want.
Amen.
Woke Up This Morning
Loving God,
As the spiritual goes, "Woke up this morning with my mind -- stayed on Jesus." Thank you for your continued presence in my life and your constant reminders of your care and love for me. Thank you for the moments of insight and awareness and peace. As I continue this day, please keep my mind stayed on you and your will.
Amen
As the spiritual goes, "Woke up this morning with my mind -- stayed on Jesus." Thank you for your continued presence in my life and your constant reminders of your care and love for me. Thank you for the moments of insight and awareness and peace. As I continue this day, please keep my mind stayed on you and your will.
Amen
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Prayers of the People
Gracious and loving God,
this morning as we gather for worship—
residents, sojourners, exiles, aliens—
we do indeed pray for this city that you have called us to live in,
this great collection of peoples,
full of hope and promise,
heartbreak and despair.
Our city, with all it has to offer
and all of its needs,
reminds us of cities across our world—
cities you have called us to pray for;
people you have called us to serve.
Wise and discerning Lord,
you have created this beautiful world
and have placed us in charge as your stewards
to care for your precious creation
and use its resources for the good of all.
You have gifted us with intelligence and creativity,
with resourcefulness and invention,
and upon your creation we have added our own contributions—
mountainous towers and hospitals and schools and places of worship and so much more—
and in doing so we have joined in your process of creation.
All that you have made is good;
some of what we have made is good;
some is bad.
We pray that you will give us wisdom and courage
to use our gifts for good,
to care for your creation,
to care for your people,
to recognize you when you visit us.
Sovereign God,
bless and guide those who are in positions of power.
May we gather together and seek peace instead of war.
May we provide for those who are without food or shelter.
May we promote liberation for those who are oppressed.
May we bring healing to those who are sick and dying
and may you give comfort and peace when we fail
or when there is simply nothing we can do.
We thank you, God, for the gift of life
and for the promise of life eternal.
We thank you for your presence in our lives,
for your Spirit that moves within us.
Fill us up now and let your love overflow through us.
Transform us into the likeness of our Son, Jesus the Messiah.
Even now we join our voices with his
as we pray the prayer that he taught us.
Our Father…
this morning as we gather for worship—
residents, sojourners, exiles, aliens—
we do indeed pray for this city that you have called us to live in,
this great collection of peoples,
full of hope and promise,
heartbreak and despair.
Our city, with all it has to offer
and all of its needs,
reminds us of cities across our world—
cities you have called us to pray for;
people you have called us to serve.
Wise and discerning Lord,
you have created this beautiful world
and have placed us in charge as your stewards
to care for your precious creation
and use its resources for the good of all.
You have gifted us with intelligence and creativity,
with resourcefulness and invention,
and upon your creation we have added our own contributions—
mountainous towers and hospitals and schools and places of worship and so much more—
and in doing so we have joined in your process of creation.
All that you have made is good;
some of what we have made is good;
some is bad.
We pray that you will give us wisdom and courage
to use our gifts for good,
to care for your creation,
to care for your people,
to recognize you when you visit us.
Sovereign God,
bless and guide those who are in positions of power.
May we gather together and seek peace instead of war.
May we provide for those who are without food or shelter.
May we promote liberation for those who are oppressed.
May we bring healing to those who are sick and dying
and may you give comfort and peace when we fail
or when there is simply nothing we can do.
We thank you, God, for the gift of life
and for the promise of life eternal.
We thank you for your presence in our lives,
for your Spirit that moves within us.
Fill us up now and let your love overflow through us.
Transform us into the likeness of our Son, Jesus the Messiah.
Even now we join our voices with his
as we pray the prayer that he taught us.
Our Father…
Fill my throat
God,
As I awaken with soreness in my throat I am reminded of the dryness of my mouth with your Gospel. Help me to fill this mouth with your good news and spread it in all that I do. Make my tongue transfigure the everyday language into holy language. May my mouth be a conduit for resurrection. May my words point to the edges of language rather than the center. May those who hear be fellow travelers along Christ's path.
Amen
As I awaken with soreness in my throat I am reminded of the dryness of my mouth with your Gospel. Help me to fill this mouth with your good news and spread it in all that I do. Make my tongue transfigure the everyday language into holy language. May my mouth be a conduit for resurrection. May my words point to the edges of language rather than the center. May those who hear be fellow travelers along Christ's path.
Amen
Wake Me Up!
Almighty God,
Sometimes I feel like I'm in a never-ending stupor -- never quite fully awake or aware of what's going on around me, a little numb to the concerns and experiences of those around me. Wake me up! Refresh my spirit and help me to be more fully present in my life and in the lives of those around me.
Amen
Sometimes I feel like I'm in a never-ending stupor -- never quite fully awake or aware of what's going on around me, a little numb to the concerns and experiences of those around me. Wake me up! Refresh my spirit and help me to be more fully present in my life and in the lives of those around me.
Amen
Saturday, October 13, 2007
What Have I Got Myself Into?
Hey God, it's late at night again and I'm sitting here wondering what I've got myself into. I'm tired and worn out. I'm stretched about as far as I think I can go. But I love every bit of it. You remind me that I didn't get myself into this--you called me into this. Thanks a lot. Really. See you tomorrow.
Fill Me with Your Spirit
Loving God,
Sometimes I struggle with the spirit within me. Even when I do not outwardly sin, inside I curse others and feel jealousy and malice towards them. Restore a proper spirit within me, Lord, that I might cease having these unhealthy and unholy responses to others. Fill me with your Holy Spirit, and help me to banish these hurtful feelings, that I might be a better witness of your glory on Earth.
Amen
Sometimes I struggle with the spirit within me. Even when I do not outwardly sin, inside I curse others and feel jealousy and malice towards them. Restore a proper spirit within me, Lord, that I might cease having these unhealthy and unholy responses to others. Fill me with your Holy Spirit, and help me to banish these hurtful feelings, that I might be a better witness of your glory on Earth.
Amen
Friday, October 12, 2007
If I Can Help Somebody
Loving God,
Expand my horizons today. Offer me knew insights into the world and your presence in it. And grant me opportunities to be a vessel of your grace to others. Help me in small ways to reach out to others in need, to help them in small ways, and to be a calming presence in their lives. And by such service, might I be refreshed by your graceful presence to me.
Amen
Expand my horizons today. Offer me knew insights into the world and your presence in it. And grant me opportunities to be a vessel of your grace to others. Help me in small ways to reach out to others in need, to help them in small ways, and to be a calming presence in their lives. And by such service, might I be refreshed by your graceful presence to me.
Amen
Thursday, October 11, 2007
For Youth Who Are Expolited
God,
I want to lift up our youth today. The young are exploited on every turn. Grant them the courage to transgress and blaspheme against the culture that teaches them to hate themselves. Grant them life. God, grant us the grace to genuinely support the young. Give us the voice to speak against the principalities and powers that exploit them. Help us to name and exorcise those demons from ourselves and our world.
Amen.
I want to lift up our youth today. The young are exploited on every turn. Grant them the courage to transgress and blaspheme against the culture that teaches them to hate themselves. Grant them life. God, grant us the grace to genuinely support the young. Give us the voice to speak against the principalities and powers that exploit them. Help us to name and exorcise those demons from ourselves and our world.
Amen.
In Times of Loss
Gracious God,
I lift up to you those who have recently suffered loss in their life. To those who have had loved ones die, become a presence of consolation in their grief. To those who have suffered physical loss, through accidents or violence or disease, become a presence of healing and comfort. To those who have lost jobs or possessions or peace of mind, grant a presence of endurance. And to me, as I have known loss too, grant me your presence, that I might recognize the wholeness that is in you, O Lord.
Amen
I lift up to you those who have recently suffered loss in their life. To those who have had loved ones die, become a presence of consolation in their grief. To those who have suffered physical loss, through accidents or violence or disease, become a presence of healing and comfort. To those who have lost jobs or possessions or peace of mind, grant a presence of endurance. And to me, as I have known loss too, grant me your presence, that I might recognize the wholeness that is in you, O Lord.
Amen
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Find Humor in the Present
Creator God,
Grant me the courage to find humor in the present. Give me the strength to laugh at myself. In this time of great suffering in the world, may my laughter be a testament to my inner self of the faith in Your Coming and Your listening to those who need Your help. Help me to redirect my anger at my own trivialities into the courage to speak and act against injustice and suffering in the world.
Amen.
Grant me the courage to find humor in the present. Give me the strength to laugh at myself. In this time of great suffering in the world, may my laughter be a testament to my inner self of the faith in Your Coming and Your listening to those who need Your help. Help me to redirect my anger at my own trivialities into the courage to speak and act against injustice and suffering in the world.
Amen.
Lift Me Up
Loving God,
You know, even better than I do, the frustrations of my life. Perhaps some of them make you smile and shake your head at my making mountains out of molehills -- or even no hills at all. Today I ask for extra measures of encouragement in the face of my challenges, which sometimes are so discouraging to me. Strengthen my faith, strengthen my resolve, open me to new opportunities, and grant me beams of hope in these times.
Amen
You know, even better than I do, the frustrations of my life. Perhaps some of them make you smile and shake your head at my making mountains out of molehills -- or even no hills at all. Today I ask for extra measures of encouragement in the face of my challenges, which sometimes are so discouraging to me. Strengthen my faith, strengthen my resolve, open me to new opportunities, and grant me beams of hope in these times.
Amen
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Psalm 91 - God is my Refuge
Almighty God,
Let me say to you, 'You are my refuge and my fortress; O Lord, in you I will trust.' When I am buffeted by the rockiness of my life, grant me a place of comfort and safety. Protect me from those who would do me harm, and, I pray, protect me from my own worst instincts and failings. Help me this day to see you as a presence of strength in my life. And from this example of grace, might I act courageously to become a presence of strength and comfort to others around me.
Amen.
Let me say to you, 'You are my refuge and my fortress; O Lord, in you I will trust.' When I am buffeted by the rockiness of my life, grant me a place of comfort and safety. Protect me from those who would do me harm, and, I pray, protect me from my own worst instincts and failings. Help me this day to see you as a presence of strength in my life. And from this example of grace, might I act courageously to become a presence of strength and comfort to others around me.
Amen.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Do you see the light?
Almighty God,
Sometimes this world seems black indeed. Even a glance at the newspaper reminds me of the suffering that surrounds me -- war, despotism, poverty, famine. And some days, I don't even have to look for darkness, but find it within my own life -- in my own pain and in the pain I have caused others. On this day, Lord, I pray you send me reminders of your light in this world. Grant me wisdom and insight to recognize moments of grace, and inspire me anew with the eternal hope you granted humanity through the example of your son, Jesus the Christ, the light of the world.
Amen.
Sometimes this world seems black indeed. Even a glance at the newspaper reminds me of the suffering that surrounds me -- war, despotism, poverty, famine. And some days, I don't even have to look for darkness, but find it within my own life -- in my own pain and in the pain I have caused others. On this day, Lord, I pray you send me reminders of your light in this world. Grant me wisdom and insight to recognize moments of grace, and inspire me anew with the eternal hope you granted humanity through the example of your son, Jesus the Christ, the light of the world.
Amen.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Sunday Praise
Lord,
Praise to you on this holy day. Let the wonders of your creation break forth in song. Let the thunders roar and the trees dance and the rocks cry out. And raise to your ear the imperfect but heartfelt praise of this one, a simple creature. Thank you for the blessings you have given me. Thank you for reminding me again and again of your presence in my life. Be with me this day and this week. Teach me, lead me, inspire me, and let me feel the grace of your love.
Amen
Praise to you on this holy day. Let the wonders of your creation break forth in song. Let the thunders roar and the trees dance and the rocks cry out. And raise to your ear the imperfect but heartfelt praise of this one, a simple creature. Thank you for the blessings you have given me. Thank you for reminding me again and again of your presence in my life. Be with me this day and this week. Teach me, lead me, inspire me, and let me feel the grace of your love.
Amen
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Blessed Quietness
Gracious God,
On this new day, grant me a spirit of quietness. Help me to find peace amidst the chaos of my life -- to set aside the frustrations of my relationships -- to set aside the hassles of my workplace -- to set aside the nagging of my obligations. Grant me moments of quietness, in which I may be rested and refreshed, and in which I may feel Your presence.
Amen.
On this new day, grant me a spirit of quietness. Help me to find peace amidst the chaos of my life -- to set aside the frustrations of my relationships -- to set aside the hassles of my workplace -- to set aside the nagging of my obligations. Grant me moments of quietness, in which I may be rested and refreshed, and in which I may feel Your presence.
Amen.
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