Abiding in Hope

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

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Prayer 2610: Fourth Sunday in Lent

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Most Merciful God, we gather in your Name, and sing your praises, grateful for your steadfast lovingkindness, for your blessings witho...
Saturday, March 21, 2020

Prayer 2609: Turning toward the light of wisdom

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As wildflowers in the fields turn their faces to the warming sun, Lord, we lift our hearts to You, praising your steadfast love and fa...
Friday, March 20, 2020

Prayer 2608: Like clay on the wheel

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O God, we lift our hearts to You, remembering your grace and encouragement, and praising You from the depths of our being. You know ...
Thursday, March 19, 2020

Prayer of the Blessed Sheep: Speaking to the Soul, March 19, 2020

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Psalm 23 We all know this Sunday’s psalm. We’ve heard it in movies and on TV shows and at funerals. We’ve prayed it in times of str...

Prayer 2607: The Path of Faith

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O God Our Rock and Our Redeemer, with one accord we lift our hearts and commit ourselves to your path today. Strengthen us in devotio...
Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Prayer 2606: On Caring for Each Other

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Sheltering God, whose embrace encompasses all, your loving gaze rests upon us and gives us comfort: accept our prayers and praises a...
Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Prayer, day 2605: In Times of Trial

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Most Merciful God, Creator, Redeemer, and Comforter, may your name be blessed among all peoples, and your tenderness be praised from the ...
Monday, March 16, 2020

Prayer 2604: For the COVID-19 pandemic

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O God, Our Stronghold, we center our hearts within your embrace,  and rejoice at your manifest blessings: may we abide with You an...
Sunday, March 15, 2020

Fearless Witness: Sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent A

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This has been a challenging last few weeks for many of us, and this week has brought changes and challenges seemingly each and every hour....

Prayer, day 2603: Third Sunday in Lent

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Almighty God, our prayers rise to You with the rising sun: let us worship You  and give thanks in your holy places. Give us the wisdom ...
Saturday, March 14, 2020

Prayer 2602: In Time of Fear and Pandemic

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God of All Mercy, we praise You and bless You, and put our trust in You, for You are ever-faithful, and your tender gaze is ever upon...
Friday, March 13, 2020

Prayer 2601: In a time of pandemic

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Almighty One, we bow before You,  and offer you our thanks and praise for the weight of your hand upon us,  and for your abiding, ste...
Thursday, March 12, 2020

Prayer 2600

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Most Merciful God, Our Stronghold and Our Help, we praise You and adore You for your faithfulness has never failed, and your blessing...

Thirst: Speaking to the Soul, March 12, 2020

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This Sunday, we hear two stories about thirst. In the first reading from  Exodus 17:1-7 , the Israelites are stricken with thirst i...
Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Prayer 2599

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Most Merciful God, we bow our heads before you in silence, and open the gates of our hearts to receive your Word: Holy One, hear our p...
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Scoop (Leslie Scoopmire)
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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