Abiding in Hope

O God, we lift our hearts to You: from the rising of the sun to its setting we will praise your steadfast love.  In our joy as in ou...

Almighty God, whose Love came down to us in the gift of your Son to lead us to truth, we bow before You in prayer. Send your Spirit of P...

In peace, we pray to You, O Lord Most High: Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier. Holy One, may your love shine from each page in the book ...

Lord Christ, you were born into the world to lift up and save us in our weakness: we raise our hearts to you in thanks and praise.  Ma...

Most Merciful God, we place ourselves before You and your throne, thankful for your care through the night watches. One day has told i...

Merciful Lord, we come before your throne, seeking to do your will. Hold us fast within your saving hand, and heal us of all that divide...

Lord, God, we raise our thanks to heaven as we enter your sanctuary in answer to your call of love and hope.  We repent of the time we ...

A window at Trinity Episcopal Church, Tulsa. Come, let us bless the Lord, who forgives all our sins, and is with us in joy and in sorr...

Most Holy God, envelop us in your love and grace today. May we bend the knee of our hearts, minds, souls, and bodies, to live in joyful o...

Let us be still before the Lord, waiting patiently for the light of God.  Holy One, we humbly pray for forgiveness for our sins, for ou...

Ash Wednesday, 2015. Most Holy God, we humbly come before You, seeking pardon and reconciliation from You and all whom we have wron...

Inspired by the 23rd Psalm: O Lord, You are our shepherd; help us to be better sheep. When You give us green pastures, help us to be ...

Blessed Lord, we place our hearts before You, thanking You for all your manifold blessings. Watch over those who are in the midst of sto...

Most Holy Lord, God of power and might, we raise our shouts of alleluia to You, remembering your love and faithfulness to us.  Bring us...

Holy, Holy, Holy God, draw us into the light of your glory and make your face to shine upon us.  Almighty One, we thank You for the sh...

The work of the street artist Faith47. Photo from her website. Almighty God, may we still our minds and open our hearts to receive your...

a schoolgirl dances with joy on the beach in St. Lucia. We gather ourselves in silence before the great mystery of God's steadfast...

A group of Franciscans visiting Muir Woods. Let us bless the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth!  Holy One, you take sand and water...

Most Holy God, bless us as we stretch toward You, seeking You with all our being.  Help us to learn the ways of holiness and love, ...

Blessed Savior, we come before you, rejoicing in your love for us. Strengthen our arms to life your Name before all people as a testa...