Abiding in Hope

Let us praise God in the beauty of the morning, and remember God's wondrous love each step of our day!  Lord Christ, we thank You f...

We turn to You, O God, with open, longing hearts, seeking You in all we do through the prayers we raise.  Who are we, that You shoul...

Feast of the Holy Innocents Almighty, everliving God, let us welcome you into our hearts with joy and humility. Be our companion in e...

This post originally appeared on Episcopal Cafe's Speaking to the Soul on December 28, 2014 . When my kids were little, their...

All creation worships You, O God, in the splendor of your majesty.  Holy One, You sent your Son into the world for our salvation; make ...

Holy One, we come before you, rejoicing in the Spirit.  Lord, lift us up from the places into which we have wandered, and set our f...

Most merciful God, may we welcome into our arms the newborn Prince of Peace, and cradle him within our hearts.  Draw us into the lig...

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God people on Earth!  Holy God, we thank you for the greatest gift of all: the birth of your ...

O Lord, we thank you for your loving watch over us in our journeys throughout the day and the night.  Holy One, remind us of the bonds...

Annunciation Denise Levertov We know the scene: the room, variously furnished, almost always a lectern, a book; always...

Come, Most Holy One, come into our hearts and make them your home. Kindle a fire within our hearts that we may blaze with Christ's ...

Come, Lord Christ, and fill our hearts. Let us raise up our praises to the Coming One, who was and is and is to come, Love Eternal,...

Most Holy God, we gather around your altar today, drawing strength from your goodness and mercy. Fill our hearts and minds with your pra...

Loving One, we thank and bless You for this precious moment to come before You, hearing your voice within our hearts. Thank You, Almighty...

O God, awaken your people to the dawn of a new day, and accept their offered praises and petitions.  May justice and peace kiss each ot...

O God, we cast our cares before you and kneel before you in silence. For a moment, let us just abide with You and draw strength from You....

Holy God, You encircle us with your love and mercy: hear the prayers of your people that we offer to You today.  Blessed Savior, we pr...

We kneel before You, O Holy One, in gratitude for your protection and love. O God, You not only shelter us from the storm, but give us ...

(Inspired by the Magnificat, the Song of Mary) Holy One, shine the light of your countenance upon us, and lift us up in righteousness an...

Each day is a precious gift, O God: Let our praise rise to You, as hope lifts the hearts of your people. Here in Your embrace we have res...