June 14, 2011

This life can seem so short.

We want to hold on to every second,

And elongate our time here on earth.

This is good because we have so much to share,

So much to give.

But, Lord, help us to give our time here to you,

So that we know that our walk on this earth

Doesn’t simply lead us to oblivion,

But each step leads us closer to the time

When we will live fully in your presence.

Amen.

June 13, 2011

Lord God,

Look down on your people.

Teach us to love.

Help us to put aside difference

And learn how to see all others

As images of you,

Images of perfection.

Amen.

June 12, 2011

O God,

I sometimes feel that I have been far removed from you

For a long time.

Sometimes I feel so far away from you

And what you are calling me to.

Sometimes I feel that I am working as hard as I can,

And yet I can’t get any closer to my goal,

Or the goal I believe you have for me.

It is then that I have to remember that you have promised

That no matter where I am or where I go,

You will always be near.

Please help me to turn to you

In all days

At all times.

Amen.

June 11, 2011

You are good, O God.

You show us how to be good.

Your presence in us is a guide and comfort

In times of joy

And in times of trouble.

Keep us close to you,

Lord God,

That we may become more like you.

Amen.

June 10, 2011

How can I serve, God?

What do you have in store for me?

Where shall I go?

To whom shall I give your word?

What can I tell them?

What do I know that can change the hearts of others?

O God, please give me answers

So that I can turn the world’s heart

Toward you.

Amen.

June 9, 2011

Draw me into the light, dear God.

I have wandered in the darkness too long.

Place my feet on solid ground.

Let me walk and not be afraid.

Shadows have moved against me,

Darkness has surrounded me.

I call out to you, but I hear no answer.

I cry to you, but I feel you cannot hear me.

I fear that the gap between us has grown too large for

My loudest shouts to reach your ears.

Yet, I know that you are truly always with me.

When I am afraid, I lose sight of you,

But as far away as I may feel, you never lose your hold on me.

Remind me, each and every day that I am yours, O God,

And you have promised to be near.

Amen.

June 8, 2011

Energize me, O God.

Move me to make changes.

Cause me to be different than others,

And different than I have been,

So that I can change those around me.

Help me to infect others

With zeal for you

And zeal to do your will.

Amen.