Abiding in Hope

Almighty God, we turn to you as the Earth turns toward the sun, bringing light and life to all. Let us be light to all the dark places ...

Icon- Jesus as the Good Shepherd (Based on Psalm 23) God is our shepherd and provider, You claim us as your own. God leads us into...

Almighty God, we thank you for your ever-present help in times of trouble, and for uplifting us in times of joy. May we be guided by t...

Almighty God, we kneel before You as the wings of dawn brush open our eyes to know the beauty of your creation. Our hearts are firmly fi...

Lord Jesus, with sighs of gratitude we are drawn within your saving embrace: with joy may we bear your love into the world.  May we m...

Bend near, O God, to those who seek you. Quiet our hearts so that we may know your Spirit and your Truth. Give us the faith to let go a...

Loving God, shine your lovingkindness upon us in the morning; let us walk in blessing and peace through the hours of the day. Let us st...

O Lord God, it is a new day: let us draw near to You in spirit and in truth. Give us the courage to be healed of the fears that plague ...

Almighty One, we gather before your altar to worship You: your song is on our lips night and day. Let us open ourselves to the guidanc...

O God, You called us to rest from all our labors as You rested after creation: let us take this moment to rest in You.  Bear us up as...

O God, You are our strength and our redeemer: may we go forth into this day under the banner of peace. May we be grateful for your watc...

Almighty God, we thank you for your ever-present help in times of trouble, and for uplifting us in times of joy. May we be guided by ...

O God, You are our sun when storm clouds gather; You are a cool, verdant pathway when we fear we've lost our way. You, My God, are ...

O God, we ask that you lead and guide us throughout this day. Whatever we do, let us do it in gentleness, filled with the inspiration o...

O Loving God, we bow before You in humble thanks for all your gifts. Give us the courage to serve those who persecute us, just as Patri...

At San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo Mission , Carmel-by-the -Sea. O God, you are our refuge and our home. In you we live and move an...

Almighty God, we thank You for our rest through the night and for sending your angels to watch over us as we slept. We thank You for yo...

Loving One, You watch over us without sleeping, and we are blessed indeed.  Envelop your creation in peace and help us to turn away fr...

O God, we praise you for your gift of this day; we open our arms to embrace the hope of the dawn.  O God, You are with us in winter a...

Almighty God, we are blessed to serve You this day.  Turn our hands to works of compassion and mercy, that all we do may bring blessi...