Prayers for a Whole Life : The Amen.

"let the Amen sound from His people again!"bless the seasonof prayers we have uplifted, O Lord,and bless this day of celebration:He is risen!Amen!bless this and everyResurrection Day, O Lord,and bless our renewal in the risen Christ:He is risen!Amen!bless the sunrise,the Light of the World,and let us be a blessing as he shines through us:He is risen!Amen!bless …

Prayers for a Whole Life : Day 46

prayer for the vigilthough the sun shone--still this day was halted in darkness.though all these thousands of years laterwe go about our business:live, laugh, eat, play,run errands, check off the honey-do's--still we walk the day in shadow.still we wait.today you are silent, God.but we trust that you are there,that you have not forgotten your Servant.we believe …

Prayers for a Whole Life : Day 45

a prayer for the goodon Good Fridayon the way to the cross,following my Lord,let me say     it is goodwhile I watch the crowds jeering,when his suffering breaks my heart,let me say     it is goodwhen the sun you set in the skygoes dark,let me say     it is goodwhen the veil comes down,when the …

Prayers for a Whole Life : Day 44

a servant's prayer, for Maundy Thursdayinspired by Philippians 2:5-11Jesus,teach us to serve.You did it becauseyou knew exactly who you were:beloved of the Father, andGod's own best Way to reach his children,to meet their needs,to feed and heal and love them.equal with God,but unwilling to exploit your position,youtook the shape of a servant,of onewhose back is bent,whose …

Prayers for a Whole Life : Day 43

a storyteller's prayerGod of beginningsand endings,let me tell your wondrous story well.From the "once upon a time"to the "happily ever after"that is to come,let mebring to lifeyour cast of characters(and your own Character),your plotline with its twists and turns(and its surprise endings)your heros and villains(and all your regular folk too).Let megrasp the imaginationsof all who …

Prayers for a Whole Life : Day 42

a prayer for the labyrinthLord, guide our feet today.Let us carry the images and the wordsof your storywith us as we go.Give us confidence inyou, the Pathmaker,even as we embarkon the unfamiliar journey.Remind us as often as we need itthat the path under our feetis as real asthe path that stretches out ahead.When we lose …

Prayer for a Whole Life : Day 41

a prayer for Holy Weeksevery Sundayis Resurrection Dayso every weekis Holyteach us tojourney with Youevery week of our lives(not waiting for Lent toinduce our pilgrimage,not expecting one Holyweeka yearto keep usnear the cross)fill every setof seven dayswith Your Story:with hosannahs,with servanthood,with table talk andblessing,with remembrance,with peace in chaosand calm in trial,with willingness,with forgiveness,and even withweeping--so …

Prayers for a Whole Life : Day 40

a prayer for forgivenessJesus,all you asked of themthat day in the gardenwas that they'd stay awake;watch and pray.it's hard for me to imaginehow they could have tumbled into sleepright there in the dirt.were they really that unawareof the tension envelopingtheir whole world?were they so utterly exhaustedthey couldn't keep their eyes openeven at your request?three times?then again,what …

Prayers for a Whole Life : Day 39

a prayer as the journey changesin about a week,Lord, this seasonof Lent will come to an end.and around herespring is on its way out--the temperature is rising,we're breaking outlast summer's shorts and tanks;the pool will open soon.I don't feel ready for the change, God.not sure I'm ready forthe freedom of resurrection,or for the easy days …

Prayers for a Whole Life : Day 38

a prayer amidst the clutterthis is our life, Lord:Legos scattered everywhere,broken crayons,layers of sweatshirts shed as the temperature climbed,empty snack cups,stuffed friends,half-completed crafts,gifts to mail,recipe notes andworkout gear.let me see it, and be thankful:for joyful play.for the whole prism of colors.for your provision of ample clothingand food.for comfort and companionship.for creativity and usefulness.for family and friends.for …