Prayer, day 2776

Most Holy God,
I lift my prayers and praises before You,
rejoicing in your grace,
breathing in your peace.

Set the seal of your law upon my heart, O God:
by your tender care reshape the clay of my life,
that I may be a vessel and a vehicle
of your love and compassion.

Let me meditate upon your word and be glad,
O Savior and Redeemer,
remembering your mercies and faithful promises,
that I may live by your example
and bear your light into the world.

Send forth your Spirit and your Truth,
O Rock of Our Salvation,
and place your sheltering hand
over all for whom we pray.

Amen.

Prayer 2775: Dedication of the Day

Holy One, on the wings of morning,
I rise and sing your praise!

This morning I place
my two feet upon your good earth, O God,
rejoicing in the intricate work of your fingers
that have knitted together by bones and sinews,
that have given me a heart to love
and a mouth to sing
and hands to work
all for your glory, O God My Creator.

Let me turn my feet to follow my Savior
with joyful obedience
in the way of love and hope,
remembering that You are ever teaching my heart
and calling us all to share in your healing ministry,
sharing the good news
of God's unending care and steadfast love.

Whatever I do today
let it testify to your truth, Lord Christ:
if I stand, may I stand for justice and truth;
if I sit, may I sit in contemplation of your gospel;
if I lie down, may I lie down in peace
and welcome your hand upon me as I rest.

And now gathered together,
led by the Spirit of Truth,
I join with your holy congregation in prayer,
as we ask your blessing
upon all for whom we pray.

Amen.

Prayer 2772: For perseverance and gratitude

Most Merciful God,
who is making the heavens and the earth,
we center our hearts within your loving-kindness,
and rise to give you thanks at the dawning of the day.

In times of storm and tempest,
when we are tossed about,
let us always see you walking alongside us, Beloved Savior,
our steadfast companion in all our ways.

Your love, Blessed Jesus, sets our feet upon solid ground;
you strengthen us to walk, through faith, alongside you.
You are our solid rock, O Holy One:
let us serve you in joyful anticipation and hope,
hearing your loving call above the howling of the wind,
the light of your countenance guiding us in the darkness,
bidding us to love, not fear.

Spirit of the Living God,
lead us to wisdom and truth,
that we may be a blessing to others today.
Guide your people in integrity, compassion, and holiness,
and grant your peace to those we now name.

Amen.

Prayer 2771- Inspired by Psalm 31

 (inspired by Psalm 31)

In You, O God, do we take refuge:
our trust is in You as we cry out in distress.
Even when the darkness surrounds us,
when walls close in upon us,
You are our mighty fortress.
Preserve us within the storms of life,
for though the tempest rages about us,
You are our God.
Mighty winds may blow and howl,
but You,
O God,
are our rock of refuge
and stronghold to keep us safe.
For You take heed of our souls' distress
and will never give us up
to the power of darkness and despair.
We rest in the hands of the Almighty:
we rejoice in your mercy and lovingkindness.
Watch over your children, we pray,
and embrace those who rest within You.

Amen.

Prayer, day 2769: As the Storm Approaches

Most Merciful God,
may our prayers rise on the scent of jasmine
as we praise and bless your love in our lives.
The curtain of the night parts
and you spread a new day before us:
Lord, hear our prayer. 

In beholding afresh the wonders of creation,
let us see with new eyes and hearts, O Christ.
In taking up the work you have given us,
let us be guided to do your will, O Christ.
In turning from sin and self-centeredness,
let us atone for our wrongs, and reconcile, O Christ. 

When tumults rage and threaten to swamp us,
let us remember that you do not bring them, O God:
Your hand holds us fast,
and commands the waves to cease-
may we never forget You are with us within the storm. 

Merciful One, make your face shine upon us this day,
and upon those whom we now name.

Amen.

Prayer 2766: The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Amen.

Almighty God,
the weight of your hand comforts us:
hear our prayer.
Help us to proclaim who you are, Lord Christ
in all we do and say
even when we think no one is looking.
Grant the blessing of your peace
to all in anxiety from the day that has passed,
and open our hearts to your wisdom
that we may choose to walk in your ways
as day draws to a close.
Bend near, O Blessed Savior,
and give your angels charge over those
whose needs we place before You.