MorningPrayer

Dear God,    You are as much an attitude of our being as a belief of our thoughts.  We choose to be in the universe of your presence and open up our hearts beyond the confines of our chest. We choose to search the infinite limits of our mind and still find you there.  We choose humility of the earth so our souls can expand.  We see the universe expanding, and feel ourselves exploding. We choose not belief but presence and being and life itself. AMEN

Holy Creator God,    Today is an exclamation point of new beginning or of ending!  Billions of years have brought us to this point in eternity and we proclaim infinity as the breath and heartbeat of your love. We enter the sanctuary of your grace and allow the week to flow away like the northern lights glowing.  We welcome the new week  like the jet stream flowing. The stars awaken the mystery inside of us, and we boldly proclaim that we will live in awe and embrace mystery and love. AMEN

Dear God,     Sometimes we are heart sick and body despairing. We need tender mercies of deep compassion. We need living waters to flow into us, the Holy Spirit to breathe in US, purifying and cleansing. We need support and the hand of infinite grace and eternal love to keep us going. Help us to breathe and float in faith. In gratitude we pray without ceasing. AMEN

Holy God, Are we worthy?      To call us by name?          To call us out and have us stand? If we be worthy, then lift the light within us.       Let us shine as a beacon.          Let our gifts glow in the dark of night and the light of day.  Whatever small or great light we are.       Whatever treasures reside in us;           let us radiant be, our love to show and shine.   Yes. We are worthy. Call us... AMEN

Breathe. Breathe quietly the beginning of a new day. Allow God to enter in, and be part of the silence. Be still. Know God is part of our quiet, our connection to the mystery. Prepare us Lord in the flowing Spirit for the wonder of Holiness. Tenderly. Embrace time and know God in our inner space. AMEN

Dear God,     May our history refresh us and may we refresh our history into truth of who we are. May we cast our memory like a fishing net and catch the thoughts and dance of our lives that help us to live more effectively.  Please direct us where to throw the net and bring to our mind the events of life that will help us grow and live healthier more complete lives. May you, O God, be the director  of our memory. AMEN

Dear God,    When tragedy strikes and we live in chaos and the wind and waves of life threaten to overwhelm us, may we be mindful of our faith.  Our faith that is the foundation of our life and will sustain us and keep our heads above water. When we are filled with doubts and fears and the stressors of life make us despair, help us keep our eyes and heart on the Risen Christ who will hold us in loving compassion. In humility we enter into your mercy and grace. AMEN