November 27, 2011

O God, you are great!

The mountains and hills announce your majesty

As they rise from the earth

Showcasing the vastness

Of your beautiful creation.

Let us always remember that you created this magnificent planet,

Not only to give us life,

But to reveal yourself to us

By your marvelous creations.

Thank you, O God.

Amen.

November 26, 2011

O God, you are great!

The mountains and hills announce your majesty

As they rise from the earth

Showcasing the vastness

Of your beautiful creation.

Let us always remember that you created this magnificent planet,

Not only to give us life,

But to reveal yourself to us

By your marvelous creations.

Thank you, O God.

Amen.

November 25, 2011

Lord,

I am sorry for all the pain I have caused

To you

And to others.

There are many to whom I may never have the chance to apologize.

There are likely some who would not accept that apology even if I could give it.

Lord, you are all grace,

All mercy.

Please forgive me the sins I have committed against you,

And please allow others to know

In some way,

That I repent of the pains I have caused them.

And,

O Lord,

Allow me,

And all those I have hurt,

Whether intentionally or unintentionally,

To have peace from those pains.

Amen.

November 24, 2011

In our times of grief, O God,

Be our shelter.

In our times of joy, O God,

Celebrate with us.

In our times of distress, O God,

Be our comfort.

Remind us that all we need can be found in you,

And help us to turn our eyes to you

Whatever the circumstance.

Amen.

November 23, 2011

Every day we owe to you, O God.

Help us to live them to the fullest,

Giving you the glory,

And giving others the best we have to offer.

Show us how to love,

In truth,

So that we can make this world

A place in which we can enjoy living.

Amen.

November 22, 2011

Thank you, O God,

For the breath that we enjoy every day.

Thank you, O God,

For the gift of life and the grace you have given.

Thank you, O God,

For continuing to bless us even though we have sinned against you.

Please, Lord, forgive us,

And help us to do the right things in our lives,

So that we can please you.

Amen.

November 21, 2011

Lord God, I pray for the broken.

They are all around in this world,

Those I can see,

And those I cannot.

There are people all around me

Who are unable to share in the simple joys

That I experience every day.

There are hungry,

Thirsty,

Injured,

Sick,

Those with broken minds and spirits.

Often these people,

Your creation,

Are ignored.

So, I pray this day

That you would restore them,

And plan in us a desire

To serve and heal all people,

Whether we recognize their brokenness or not,

Throughout this world.

Amen.