November 30, 2010

Lord God,

Enter into this world,

And re-make it.

We have wandered far from your paths…

So far, that many of us cannot find it even when we seek.

We need your help, Dear Lord.

Please, give us the means to find you.

Amen.

November 29, 2010

In the final days of life, O Lord,

Let me show love to your people.

As people have served you for their entire lives,

Or as people have ignored you,

Let me show them your love

And extend to them saving grace.

Let all those I contact

Who are sick or suffering,

Know that the love I offer

Comes from you,

And only in an imperfect way,

But that the love you have for them

Is infinitely greater than I

Or any human

Could offer.

Help me to be this kind of servant to you,

And to those who are fighting their final battles.

Amen.

November 28, 2010

Be with us, O God.

We are tired of seeing the spoils go

To those who seem to be unholy and ungrateful.

We toil away, feeling as if doing the right thing

Is sometimes a fool’s task,

While others who are deceitful

And malicious

Seem always to get ahead.

It is in these times that we need to examine ourselves.

First, we need to remember how filled with iniquity we are

And how far from perfection,

And second, we need to remember what great blessings we do have

Blessings that others around the world would be very grateful to have.

We compare ourselves favorably to others,

But we are sinners, too,

And we rely on your mercy.

Fill us with grace

And humility.

Amen.

Introduction

Over the course of a year I composed prayers for each day.  Some are based on the liturgical calendar, some are based on personal milestones in the life of my family, and some are simply reflective of how I was feeling on the day they were written.  I have decided to begin posting them one per day for the year, beginning with this first Sunday of Advent.

 I hope they inspire the reader and bring joy and peace to all those who seek God.



Peace,
Chris Warren