During Lent, the prayer podcast—Pray as You Go—is closing each of their daily meditations with the following prayer. I hope it blesses you the way it has blessed me. You have given all to me, To you, Lord, I return it. Everything I have is yours, Do with it what you will. Given me only…
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Loving Father, As you prepare us for our next National Gathering, our world seems to be changing faster than we would ever imagine. Sustain my sisters and brothers in Christ so that we can all anticipate entering into your presence together worshiping our unchanging Lord and Savior. Thank you, Jesus, for being our firm foundation…
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Fridays are one of my favorite days. I plan my week so that my main Friday task is the study, prayer and imagining work for Sunday’s sermon. I get started earlier in the week, but the bulk of study time before writing happens Friday. If I’m preaching from a New Testament text, I always start…
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God of all people, we thank You for an awareness of new beginnings as we begin 2023. May we be aware of Your Spirit’s leading as we discern next steps in our personal lives as well as the lives of our congregations. May we always include You in our plans, discussions, and discernment. Open us…
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