Risk

Gratitude

Gratitude

Prayer

Loving Lord, we continue to live in the midst of a global pandemic. Daily reports on cases and deaths, mask wearing and social distancing, have for many become the new normal. Taking the reality and the consequences of COVID-19 for granted, we can sometimes forget that so many still sacrifice on a daily basis to keep us safe and healthy. Stir within our hearts a spirit of gratitude for those who risk their lives to advance our safety and security. Protect them in your love and guide their efforts. Amen.

Failure

Failure

Prayer

God of justice and peace, sometimes we can be paralyzed by the fear of failure. We can spend our days imagining a life and a world that fear can prevent us from pursuing. Fill our hearts with courage, Lord, that we can strive to build a better life and a better world in spite of our fears. Give us the strength to continue when we fail, trusting that something better can only be achieved when we take the risk. We offer this prayer in your name. Amen.