August 11, 2025
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. (Psalms 119:28)
Creating God, we give you thanks for beaches and sand, for playgrounds and lounge chairs. Thank you for this summer and the heat, though some of us are praying for a little less heat. On this “Play in the Sand Day”, remind us what it’s like to build sandcastles and play with something that can create so much. Be in us whether we’re artists or not. Give us permission to be like children, even just for a moment each day. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
August 12, 2025
Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Saviour. (Habakkuk 3:17-18)
Holy God, on this International Youth Day, be in our young people and inspire them to make wise choices. Give them strength to call out injustices and to be creative to create new ways of doing things. Help us to encourage their energy and their passions, and may we guide them the best way we can. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
August 13, 2025
Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress. (Isaiah 33:2)
Today we pray for an end to bullying. God, we can be bullies anywhere in life. Help us to choose not to be one. Give strength to those who see bullying behaviours within us so they can tell us, especially if we cannot see it ourselves. May we choose kindness over anger, patience over hastiness, and love over hatred. Help us to learn to live in harmony with one another, even if our paths are laid out differently. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
August 14, 2025
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)
Loving God, today we honour the National Spirit of 1945 Day, where there was a unity that held people together after WWII. I pray that we never have to live through a war in this generation, but if we can live with that same spirit of unity every day as they did, we might find ourselves in a better place. Help us to move from being a shaming community to being one who lifts up one another. God, be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
August 15, 2025
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. (Psalms 147:3)
Comforting God, our world is filled with greatness and we celebrate that today. Be in us as we discover great things that we knew already existed but now see it from a different perspective. We give thanks for the innovation and creativity in our world, for the risk-taking and the leadership, and the ones who stand up so bravely against all odds. Help us to be like Jesus to create a world of hope, free of pain and suffering, and abundant in community care and love. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
August 16, 2025
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:2-4)
On Saturdays we pray for children and families. Today is International Geocaching Day and we encourage families to get out and find an adventure today. We pray for all who are caring for young ones in their midst and all who are preparing to send some off to school. May the adventures of our lives continue to share your light and love, your courage and your presence, with all who come among us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
August 17, 2025
For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. (1 Corinthians 13:12)
Today is Baby Boomers Recognition Day and how fitting it is that we’re celebrating Elvis Presley’s life and music within it. God, be with those who have built the country, systems and services we benefit from. For the things that need changes to meet the needs of today, be within those who can do the work. But may our Baby Boomers know they are loved and appreciated for all they do. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. (Psalms 119:28)
Creating God, we give you thanks for beaches and sand, for playgrounds and lounge chairs. Thank you for this summer and the heat, though some of us are praying for a little less heat. On this “Play in the Sand Day”, remind us what it’s like to build sandcastles and play with something that can create so much. Be in us whether we’re artists or not. Give us permission to be like children, even just for a moment each day. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
August 12, 2025
Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Saviour. (Habakkuk 3:17-18)
Holy God, on this International Youth Day, be in our young people and inspire them to make wise choices. Give them strength to call out injustices and to be creative to create new ways of doing things. Help us to encourage their energy and their passions, and may we guide them the best way we can. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
August 13, 2025
Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress. (Isaiah 33:2)
Today we pray for an end to bullying. God, we can be bullies anywhere in life. Help us to choose not to be one. Give strength to those who see bullying behaviours within us so they can tell us, especially if we cannot see it ourselves. May we choose kindness over anger, patience over hastiness, and love over hatred. Help us to learn to live in harmony with one another, even if our paths are laid out differently. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
August 14, 2025
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)
Loving God, today we honour the National Spirit of 1945 Day, where there was a unity that held people together after WWII. I pray that we never have to live through a war in this generation, but if we can live with that same spirit of unity every day as they did, we might find ourselves in a better place. Help us to move from being a shaming community to being one who lifts up one another. God, be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
August 15, 2025
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. (Psalms 147:3)
Comforting God, our world is filled with greatness and we celebrate that today. Be in us as we discover great things that we knew already existed but now see it from a different perspective. We give thanks for the innovation and creativity in our world, for the risk-taking and the leadership, and the ones who stand up so bravely against all odds. Help us to be like Jesus to create a world of hope, free of pain and suffering, and abundant in community care and love. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
August 16, 2025
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:2-4)
On Saturdays we pray for children and families. Today is International Geocaching Day and we encourage families to get out and find an adventure today. We pray for all who are caring for young ones in their midst and all who are preparing to send some off to school. May the adventures of our lives continue to share your light and love, your courage and your presence, with all who come among us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
August 17, 2025
For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. (1 Corinthians 13:12)
Today is Baby Boomers Recognition Day and how fitting it is that we’re celebrating Elvis Presley’s life and music within it. God, be with those who have built the country, systems and services we benefit from. For the things that need changes to meet the needs of today, be within those who can do the work. But may our Baby Boomers know they are loved and appreciated for all they do. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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