Reflection “Self-care is never a selfish act—it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, to the gift I was put on earth to offer to others.” –Parker Palmer Prayer Loving God, We are often tempted to think we are superhu

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Loving God,

We are often tempted to think we are superhuman and can just keep going. Yet sooner or later the illusion comes down and we’re forced to step back. Before exhaustion takes us out of the action, help us get better at practicing genuine self-care, stewarding the gifts and calling you’ve given out of our sense of gratitude and responsibility to you. For the sake of all those we serve—our families and our patients and so many others—encourage us to take better care of ourselves. Amen.

Reflection “The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.” –Will Rogers Prayer God of vision, As individuals and as a ministry, we need your vision so we can stay focused on the purpose to which you have called

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God of vision,

As individuals and as a ministry, we need your vision so we can stay focused on the purpose to which you have called us. There is so much good we could do that we may get distracted from the one thing needful, given the time and resources you’ve provided for today. Give us focus and resilience so that “success” for us will always be the outcome of clear-headed discernment about the priorities we ultimately must pursue, to be true to ourselves and who you’ve called us to be. Amen.

Reflection “When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.” –Simon Sinek Prayer Empowering God, We pray today for colleagues who may be struggling to stay m

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Empowering God,

We pray today for colleagues who may be struggling to stay motivated in the mission we share together. Ignite in them, as within all of us, a deep passion for the work we share as a ministry committed to healing. May we be willing to stay fully invested, so our hearts align with the purpose you’ve given us and empowered us to do in your name. Encourage each of us to bring our unique skills and gifts freely to the tasks ahead, knowing that through our contributions, your good work is made stronger among us. For patients and families and our wider community. Amen.

Reflection “When principles that run against your deepest convictions begin to win the day, then battle is your calling, and peace has become sin; you must, at the price of dearest peace, lay your convictions bare before friend and ene

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Holy Love,

When things we know are wrong are happening around us, give us the integrity to speak out. Fill us with a righteous conviction that can speak the truth in love and call our culture, our leaders, and others, to account. Forgive us for times we have been tempted to say “peace, peace” when there is no peace. Empower us instead to be advocates of justice and live our lives in service to the common good. Amen.

Reflection “Would you have a friend who talks to you the way you talk to yourself?” –Callie Khouri Prayer Soul friend, As we live into your teaching, loving our neighbors as we love ourselves, help us let go of any disparaging

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Soul friend,

As we live into your teaching, loving our neighbors as we love ourselves, help us let go of any disparaging words from the past that we may still be holding onto or even repeating to ourselves. Words that distract us from the truth that we are all your children, loved and gifted for a purpose. Instead of lies, help us embrace the truth and unify your love for us with our love for ourselves and thereby practice your golden rule with greater sincerity, each and every day. For the life of the world, we pray. Amen.

Reflection “Intuition doesn’t tell you what you want to hear; it tells you what you need to hear.” ~Sonia Choquette Prayer Listening God, Each day our minds are filled with countless thoughts, making it hard to know which ones a

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Listening God,

Each day our minds are filled with countless thoughts, making it hard to know which ones are worth holding onto and which we should release. Sometimes we avoid certain thoughts—not because they’re wrong, but because we lack the inner desire to follow where they lead. Yet deep within, our intuition stirs, and we trust that you are part of that quiet calling. Help us to listen closely, to discern with wisdom, and to respond with open and willing hearts. For this we pray. Amen.

Reflection “When we are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.” ~Anthony Robbins Prayer Gracious God, Our days can become so full that we forget to pause and simply say, “Thank you.” Yet the gift of gratitude has the pow

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Gracious God,

Our days can become so full that we forget to pause and simply say, “Thank you.” Yet the gift of gratitude has the power to bring joy into the world—it reminds us to cherish what has been given and who we’ve encountered along the way. Help us to be more mindful of giving thanks for the blessings in our work, in our communities, in our families, and in our relationship with you. In our efforts to live with grateful hearts, we pray. Amen.