Grace

Prayer

Prayer

Prayer

Almighty God, sometimes we think of prayer as the opportunity to convince you we are right. Help us to see instead that prayer is an opportunity to encounter you. Through our prayer, shape us that we might grow closer to you. May our relationship with you transform our lives, making us instruments of your grace and peace each day. Give us the perseverance to remain faithful in prayer and committed to the lives to which you call us. We pray in your name. Amen.

Patience

Patience

Prayer

Patient Lord, we live in a world that places a high value on speed. Yet, we are often taught that patience is a virtue. Open our minds to your wisdom that we might rediscover the necessity and power of patience. Help us see that fast is not always the same as good or right. Strengthen us that we might be active in patience and patient in outcomes generated by the grace of God and the efforts of the human family. In confidence we pray. Amen.