December 1, 2025
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you. (Genesis 12:1-3)
Creating God, as we think of hope in the first week of Advent, we think of those who have had experiences in Residential Schools throughout Canada and those who have been harmed by Colonization. Help us to learn more and to be critical of the information that we read or hear. May we be mindful that it takes generations for healing, for the harm affected generations. May we find hope and live into it for change. Lead us, O God, to trust your promises and become bearers of blessing. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
December 2, 2025
A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him - the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord - and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. (Isaiah 11:1-3)
Creating God, as we continue to dwell in hope, we pray for those struggling to live on inadequate supports. We lift up friends receiving Ontario Works and ODSP, knowing these funds often fall short of basic needs. Open the eyes and hearts of those with power to bring change, so survival does not require constant battle. From what feels lifeless, bring new life, and grow peace within us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
December 3, 2025
He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth. (Micah 5:4)
Creating God, we pray for hope for those in strained relationships. Be with couples, parents and children, and siblings seeking understanding. Where things are hard, offer glimmers of hope and courage to move forward together. Remind us we can get through difficult things and it is often worth it if we do not give up. In small places, your glory is born. Reign in our hearts, humble King. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
December 4, 2025
I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself. You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, ‘I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations. (Psalm 89:1-4)
Creating God, with hope in our hearts, we pray for those living with addiction, in recovery, and vulnerable along the way. Be with them moment by moment, guiding wise decisions when more feels overwhelming. Be near to families and friends, whether they are supporting closely or loving from a distance, and surround them with care and understanding. Teach us empathy and compassion, and let gratitude be our song, echoing your faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
December 5, 2025
“‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah. In those days and at that time I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David’s line; he will do what is just and right in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which it will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior.’ (Jeremiah 33:14-16)
Creating God, today we pray for hope for friends who live with chronic illnesses, diseases, and pain. For many, they have lived so long with these things that hope has been completely lost. Inspire scientists and researchers to find ways to make their lives easier. Surround us with practitioners who don’t give up. And God, may we learn more so we can be more empathetic when we hear their pleas. Root us in righteousness, Lord, that your peace may blossom through us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
December 6, 2025
The Angel said to Zechariah, “John will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” (Luke 1:13-17)
Creating God, we pray for children and families all over the world. We pray they feel connected to a wider community who will nurture them and hold them accountable. We pray for hope wherever it is needed in their lives. We pray that all children have access to the kind of education that best suits them. We pray they have access to play and friendships. And we pray all children feel loved. Prepare us, God, to make room for your coming among us, and for a welcoming place for all within our church. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
December 7, 2025
After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has shown his favour and taken away my disgrace among the people.” (Luke 1:24-25)
Creating God, today we move into a week of thinking about Peace. Bring peace into our hearts today and may we feel you infuse us with it as we gather for worship. Help us to define what kind of peace we long for, in our hearts, minds and souls. God, be with us. For even in our disbelief, your word stands firm. Strengthen our faith, O God. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you. (Genesis 12:1-3)
Creating God, as we think of hope in the first week of Advent, we think of those who have had experiences in Residential Schools throughout Canada and those who have been harmed by Colonization. Help us to learn more and to be critical of the information that we read or hear. May we be mindful that it takes generations for healing, for the harm affected generations. May we find hope and live into it for change. Lead us, O God, to trust your promises and become bearers of blessing. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
December 2, 2025
A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him - the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord - and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. (Isaiah 11:1-3)
Creating God, as we continue to dwell in hope, we pray for those struggling to live on inadequate supports. We lift up friends receiving Ontario Works and ODSP, knowing these funds often fall short of basic needs. Open the eyes and hearts of those with power to bring change, so survival does not require constant battle. From what feels lifeless, bring new life, and grow peace within us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
December 3, 2025
He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth. (Micah 5:4)
Creating God, we pray for hope for those in strained relationships. Be with couples, parents and children, and siblings seeking understanding. Where things are hard, offer glimmers of hope and courage to move forward together. Remind us we can get through difficult things and it is often worth it if we do not give up. In small places, your glory is born. Reign in our hearts, humble King. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
December 4, 2025
I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself. You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, ‘I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations. (Psalm 89:1-4)
Creating God, with hope in our hearts, we pray for those living with addiction, in recovery, and vulnerable along the way. Be with them moment by moment, guiding wise decisions when more feels overwhelming. Be near to families and friends, whether they are supporting closely or loving from a distance, and surround them with care and understanding. Teach us empathy and compassion, and let gratitude be our song, echoing your faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
December 5, 2025
“‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah. In those days and at that time I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David’s line; he will do what is just and right in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which it will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior.’ (Jeremiah 33:14-16)
Creating God, today we pray for hope for friends who live with chronic illnesses, diseases, and pain. For many, they have lived so long with these things that hope has been completely lost. Inspire scientists and researchers to find ways to make their lives easier. Surround us with practitioners who don’t give up. And God, may we learn more so we can be more empathetic when we hear their pleas. Root us in righteousness, Lord, that your peace may blossom through us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
December 6, 2025
The Angel said to Zechariah, “John will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” (Luke 1:13-17)
Creating God, we pray for children and families all over the world. We pray they feel connected to a wider community who will nurture them and hold them accountable. We pray for hope wherever it is needed in their lives. We pray that all children have access to the kind of education that best suits them. We pray they have access to play and friendships. And we pray all children feel loved. Prepare us, God, to make room for your coming among us, and for a welcoming place for all within our church. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
December 7, 2025
After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has shown his favour and taken away my disgrace among the people.” (Luke 1:24-25)
Creating God, today we move into a week of thinking about Peace. Bring peace into our hearts today and may we feel you infuse us with it as we gather for worship. Help us to define what kind of peace we long for, in our hearts, minds and souls. God, be with us. For even in our disbelief, your word stands firm. Strengthen our faith, O God. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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