Daily Reflections
Prayer
Creator God, we learn from the creation stories in the bible that you did not create us to be alone. We have been made for each other. In a time when we seem separated by ceaseless division, help us find ways to restore the bonds of being and affection that unite all who live through your creative hand. Bless us with the gift of unity and give us the courage necessary to make it a reality in our lives and world. Amen.
Prayer
God of justice and peace, sometimes we can surrender to the temptation that history is made only by significant events and people. Sometimes we can think that our contribution makes little difference in a world with such massive challenges. Yet, the wise through the centuries have always understood the importance of simple, everyday acts. Stir within us the power of your wisdom that we might grow in our appreciation of the difference we can make. Give us the courage to act with goodness where we are. We pray in faith. Amen.
Prayer
Gracious God, in a world that often calls us to be brave, we sometimes do not feel courageous. Fill our hearts with the inspiration of your Holy Spirit that we might realize that sometimes courage is expressed, not in radical deeds, but in the consistent willingness to try each day to be better than the day before. Open our hearts to your presence in our lives that we might live each day confident that you are with us always. With confidence in you, we pray. Amen.
Prayer
Gracious God, too often we might think our contribution will not make a difference in a struggling world. Yet, great leaders and visionaries have always reminded us that even the smallest act can have tremendous influence. Give us the courage today to offer our gifts and talents no matter how small we may think them. And give us the wisdom to appreciate that no act of love or goodness or justice is ever insignificant. We pray, trusting in your goodness. Amen.
Prayer
Loving God, we live in tumultuous times. The discord and division we experience in our society and world threatens not only the peace of our communities but also the peace within our own minds and hearts. Fill us today with the courage not only to believe in peace but commit ourselves to working for it. Bless our efforts that we might bring peace to our communities, our families, and our own hearts. Amen.
Prayer
God of transformation, it is easy to look around at our world without hope. Wildfires destroy your creation as injustice destroys lives. Yet, we believe you call us to contribute to the transformation of the world. Fill our hearts with your Holy Spirit that we might have the courage to respond faithfully to your call, trusting always in the bright future you promise. We pray this in your name. Amen.
Prayer
Creator God, you are the source of all that exists. You are the author of the sunrise and the sunset, the pounding of the waves, and the majesty of the mountains. Fill us with awe and wonder for the beauty of your creation. Stir within us the courage to care for your creation so that generations to come may still witness the beauty of your creation and the love of the creator. Amen.
