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Sunday, November 11th
Household Prayer: Morning
With the rising sun I sing my praise to you,
O God, who gives me breath.
Keep me mindful of the ways you are at work in the world,
and use me for your purposes,
for the sake of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Household Prayer: Evening
Blessed are you, O God.
You guide the stars on their courses,
yet still you remember me.
Thank you for bringing me through this day,
and for welcoming me into this night. Amen.
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Sunday, November 4th
Household Prayer: Morning
Holy Jesus, when I awaken each day,
I long to sing with joy for another span of hours
to spend in your company.
I long to rejoice that you have placed before me
the gifts and obstacles the day will bring.
Give me wisdom to enter into each encounter with thanksgiving,
for you hold me in your care and give me words,
in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Household Prayer: Evening
Ruler of all creation, I thank you for the time of rest beginning now,
for all that I have seen, tasted, touched, heard, and smelled this day,
and for all the people and creatures whose lives
have come into my experience.
Bless them with sufficient rest and peace,
that together we may all rise in the morning
with new strength, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Sunday, October 28th
Household Prayer: Morning
Lord Most High, guard my way
and guide my steps this day,
that I may serve you faithfully
and trust in your salvation. Amen.
Household Prayer: Evening
Lord Most High, be my light
and shelter me this night,
that I may know your faithfulness
and rest in your salvation. Amen.
Sunday, October 21st
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Household Prayer: Morning
As I open my eyes,
I want to feel your Word,
living and active and guiding my way.
I want to live knowing
that what is impossible for me is possible for you.
I want to live with the certitude
that those who are first will be last,
and the last will be first.
Give me the courage and the hope
to live with your words in my mind
for the rest of the day.
In Jesus Christ, my teacher, I pray. Amen.
Household Prayer: Evening
As I lay down to rest,
I look at the times in my day
when my heart has felt like fainting,
and I have felt like arguing,
but I do so with the understanding
that even in my deepest sorrow
you were with me.
Thank you, God, for understanding
and for helping this human being who,
if imperfectly,
strives to seek out your face,
to follow your will,
and to understand your Word.
Give me the rest I need
to live day by day
and step by step.
In the name of my example and my strength,
Jesus Christ. Amen.
Sunday, October 14th
Household Prayer: Morning
Help us, God, as we rise this day, to seek out your will as we enjoy the good and suffer through the bad.
Prove us, O God, and try us so that we can learn the steps we need to take to follow your ways. Amen.
Household Prayer: Evening
When I felt like a dejected child, rejected and lost, your comfort surrounded me, and I felt as if I was home.
Thank you for your embracing heart, for making me feel special and loved, for helping me up, and for saying that you are my brother, my Savior, my friend.
Thank you, Jesus. Amen.