Abiding in Hope

The collected prayers, sermons, and spiritual musings of an Episcopal priest

Sunday, January 19, 2020

Prayer, day 2547: 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

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Lord Jesus, we acclaim you and worship you, and give you thanks for your healing love in our lives. Save us from the presumption of confe...
Saturday, January 18, 2020

Prayer, day 2546

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Most Merciful God, You have called us to be your daughters and your sons,  illumined by the light of Heaven: hear our prayer.  Help us ...
Friday, January 17, 2020

Prayer 2545

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Most Merciful God,  we praise You, and give thank for your blessings and care. Early in the morning let our prayers arise  as we see...
Thursday, January 16, 2020

Prayer 2544: Inspired by Psalm 18:1

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O Lord our Strength, gather us within the boundaries of your mercy as we lift our hearts to You in praise and wonder. You are our str...
Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Prayer, day 2543

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Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer,  You are our good above all others:  accept our praises and our prayers  in like measure, we pray.  We ...
Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Prayer 2542

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Most Merciful God,  we offer You our thanks and praise.  The blessing of the morning light  awakens us to the sure and certain promise...
Monday, January 13, 2020

Prayer 2541: Devotion and Gratitude

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O God My Glory, O God of the Everlasting Hills and Light of the Heavens,  I lift my heart to You in wonder at your unfailing love. I...
Sunday, January 12, 2020

Named and Claimed: Sermon for the Baptism of the Lord

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Way back the second week of Advent, we heard the story of the inauguration of John the Baptist’s ministry as depicted in Matthew 3:1-12...

Prayer 2540: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

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Almighty One, Creator and Redeemer of the World, we worship you with joy, offering your our thanks and praise. Lord Jesus, you enter...
Saturday, January 11, 2020

Prayer 2539

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Blessed Savior, Prince of Peace,  you are the Way, the Truth, and the Light:  may we offer you our hearts and minds today.  May we see...
Friday, January 10, 2020

Prayer, Day 2538

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Holy One, Light of Lights, rise within our hearts and fill us with your light, that we may be people of hope. Help us to lift up those wh...
Thursday, January 9, 2020

Prayer, day 2537: Inspired by Psalm 121

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Let me sit in silence and abide with You, my Savior. O God, I lift my eyes to You, for You are my heart and my help. I lay upon my bed at...
Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Prayer, day 2536: A Prayer for Peace

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Our help is in the Lord God who is making the heavens and the earth, and calling us to turn from darkness with steadfast love and comp...
Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Prayer 2535

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We gather our thoughts  and center our hearts on You, O Lord of Life,  seeking your guidance  as we give thanks for your unfailing lov...
Monday, January 6, 2020

Prayer 2534: On Epiphany

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Blessed Savior, we come to you in wonder,  and lay our hearts before You:  fill them with wisdom and courage that we may love You bold...
Sunday, January 5, 2020

Hope in the Time of Herod: Sermon for the Feast of the Epiphany

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Today we observe the Feast of the Epiphany, which actually occurs tomorrow in the Church calendar. We listen again to the story of the ...
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Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Missouri. Jesus follower. Spouse. Mom of Three Young Adults and Three Dogs. Retired Teacher. Okie. Progressive. Musician. All photographs mine unless otherwise noted.
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