Prayer

God of Kindness,

Each small gesture that we make in kindness to one another bears witness to your love.  So often, we tend to focus on ‘What big things can I do?’ when in actuality it is the small things that we do for one another that speak of your love.  Help us to start each day with kindness in our hearts and minds so that as the day progresses, it will be natural for us to share kindness with all those we meet.  Amen.

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Dreamer God,

It was your dream for the world in creating us that we might embody your good purposes here on earth. In doing so, we live each day trying to fulfill our own dreams and desires based on your example, which ultimately brings us closer to you. Guide us in following our dreams so that the paths and journeys we take are for the good of all humankind and serve your coming kingdom more fully.  We ask this believing you guide us each day. Amen.

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God of Love,

We come to you each day, the Source of true love, knowing that no matter what this day holds, you will always love us.  Your unconditional love for us, for all creation, is unwavering.  Help us to love in this same manner, not with certain conditions or with preference for certain people, rather help us to spread our wings of love to each person we meet, so they come to know your love more fully.  We ask this in your name, Amen.

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Gracious God,

So many in our world today struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. They often do not remember their loved ones, or even who they are at the moment. During this month of September, allow us to become more aware of the needs of our patients who struggle with Alzheimer’s each day, and reach out to them with compassion and kindness. They may not remember who we are, but they will know how much we care. We pray, Amen.    

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Loving God,

All that is began due to your labor of love with creating each of us.  Help us remember on this Labor Day, the importance of the work we do each day, and let that work show your love to our patients, co-workers, family members and friends.  On this day of celebration, help us to always put forth our best efforts in our work, and be mindful that it starts with love.  Amen.

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Creator God,

All creation shouts for joy because we are fearfully and wonderfully made, but sometimes those shouts are dimmed by the ways of the world.  Political upheaval, wars around the world, sufferings from climate change, and closer to home, the unrest of our families due to illness.  On this World Day of Prayer for Creation, we come united in prayer for all that you have created, praying to draw each creature closer to the loving God who made them.  By your love, we have been made; may we share that love with others in your name.  Amen.

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God of all that is sweet,

As we come to the end of August, let us take in the deep breaths of the sweet moments of summer.  The fresh fruit and vegetables that we have enjoyed, the sand under our feet during days at the beach, the breeze on our faces as we enjoyed the porch swing with a loved one.  The days of summer always go by so quickly, but the memories of good times will continue to linger and guide us into the next beautiful season that you have created.  Help us to be ready for what fall holds for us.  In gratitude for all that is sweet, we pray. Amen.