Matthew 2:1-12 Prayer for the Day Incarnate God, we often set our own plans for the journey. We think we know the best and most productive route, all the while looking to the path and not for your guiding star. So shine in our hearts and communities that we cannot help but see the next
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Who is this Servant?
Isaiah 42:1-9 Prayer for the Day Lord, whose power is seen in the servant, we are confronted everyday with those who seek power rather than share it, rule over others rather than empower them, and value ideology over relationship. Remind us in this season of Christmas that power and love are seen in a manager not an
Crowned with Glory
Psalm 8 Prayer for the Day Precious God, you come to us in so many more ways than we acknowledge. Let us recognize you more fully in the world around us today. Like the Psalmist David, we want to celebrate your majesty with the birds of the air, the fish of the sea, and creatures
Sent into the World
John 17:6-19 Prayer for the Day Holy Spirit, dwell with me. Dwell within me. As I make my way through a day with joys and challenges, remind me of your companionship and guidance. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you, and may my life encourage others
A Change of Clothes
Colossians 3:1-5 Prayer for the Day God, too often we choose stay in our old, comfy clothes rather than get a new set of clothes from you. We worry about what the new clothes might demand of us. Can we handle being a bearer of Christ’s light? Give us the courage, each day anew, to
A New Creation
Revelation 21:1-5 Prayer for the Day God of each of us and God of all of us, we seek you in the wilderness of our lives – as individuals and as a community. Forgive us when we chose to identify our spiritual dwelling place as a location rather than a manner of Jesus-inspired living. Lead
Light of Love
John 3:16-21 Prayer for the Day Help us walk in your light, God. Draw us out of the shadows and into those transparent places where we can reflect your love for the world. Lure us from darkness into the light of new creation, that place where our willful separation from you is unnecessary and overcome.
A Guiding Light
Isaiah 9:1-4 Prayer for the Day Light of the world, ray of eternal sunshine, illuminator of all goodness and overcomer of all that is evil, shine upon us. Out of seasons of darkness, draw us into the radiance of your love. Transform our experiences of darkness by your light. Allow the warmth and energy of
God with Us
Isaiah 7:10-17 Prayer for the Day Already present God, forgive our lack of confidence in your steadfast companionship. Strengthen our awareness of your constancy so that our ambiguity may be lessened. Make us aware of your daily promises, those life-altering possibilities that come with names like Emmanuel and in faces of young women and men
Child of Blessing
Luke 2:36-38 Prayer for the Day God, we have waited with hope and anticipation; help us recognize that the one we expected, the Christ child, is in our midst. Give us eyes to see, ears to hear, hearts to receive, arms to embrace, and lips to tell of this magnificent promise come true. May we