MorningPrayer

Dear God,    May we have an experience of the Holy Spirit, today.  A breath of new life, a heavenly dove, a water immersion with a prayer, an experience of need or power... May we feel the uplifting rush of an eagle bearing us on wings of grace and strength.  May we realize a soothing, healing touch of angelic hands.  May we know the Word inside of us and the indwelling, abiding spirit of divine grace that comforts, sustains, guides and teaches us in new wisdom. May we know new life in your spirit. AMEN

Dear God,    Coming to you in prayer is like slipping into bed, relaxing all our muscles, letting go of thoughts, and sighing in the comfort of the sheets. Prayer is a respite and a space of renourishment. Being with you in prayer, God, restores our souls and brings new life to our spirits. Whether fatigued or filled with energy, prayer brings us into your kingdom of harmony and balance. Let us repose with you. AMEN

Dear God,    Be with us in our sorrows and disappointments.  When our expectations are not met and we feel let down and disillusioned, refine our thoughts and support us in our grief. Temper our hopes with more realistic visions but let us not loose our ideals and dreams. May we be flexible like a palm tree and filled with the Holy Spirit which restores and renourishes our soul. We trust in the light of your grace and believe that love triumphs. AMEN  

Dear God,    In our lists of doing for the day, let the words peaceful and patience be there. Between banking and cat food may we scrawl the words  kindness and gentle. Underneath phone bill may we see understanding and acceptance. Our tasks are many, Lord, and our list is long. Help us with the truest tasks on our list and add to it the words of our greatest  need. AMEN

Lord God,    May the threads of our life be spun into a cocoon of wholeness and purity. May each thread contribute to our growth and wellness.  May we thrive in our cocoon and emerge as a new creation of grace and love. May we celebrate and fly in joy and wonder in the mystery of life. Grow us in your light, O God. AMEN

Holy Lord,   There is a circle of angels surrounding us, holding hands in a circle of light like the petals of the rose spreading out from the center. Protected and loved, we are embraced in holiness. The fresh alive fragrance of the Holy Spirit fills the air and we breathe deeply of the divine. Alive in you, God, we have no fear. We rest our selves in you, close our eyes, and know peace. AMEN

Dear God,    May your spirit of peace and holiness embrace us in gentle love this day. May we feel your healing touch and know the cool waters that refresh our bodies, mind and soul. Soothe out wounds, in the grace of your presence, bind our hurts in hope and fill us with a sacred vision of eternal happiness and joy. AMEN