February 2, 2026
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. (Ecclesiastes 7:9)
Loving God, as we hear of Groundhog Willie’s predictions today, we pray for sunshine, for warmer days, and snow that is great to build snowmen with. We pray that all who live with Seasonal Affective Disorder have the tools and support needed to get through to spring and may we offer opportunities to spread light and love their way. God, give us hope, warmth, and comfort. And thank you for giving us Groundhogs we can blame if winter gets to be way too long. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 3, 2026
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Loving God, today is Elmo’s birthday! Thank you for his giggles and teachings and the joy he shares with children. For all Sesame Street has done for our children (including us much older children), we give thanks. We pray their ministry of education continues for generations to come, teaching us all how to be better people today and tomorrow. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 4, 2026
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. (Psalm 34:14)
Loving God, today is Facebook’s birthday! 22 years of learning, scrolling, and connecting. What used to be a young person’s connection is now keeping older folks connected. We give thanks for all the positives Facebook brings to our lives and pray that the negatives fall to the wayside and our outweighed by the light in the world. God, keep us critical of what we read, mindful of when it’s too much for our souls, and when we need to reach out for help or support from a wider community. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 5, 2026
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)
Loving God, today is Optimist Day and I pray the positivity is abundant wherever we go. May those of us who live in the ‘default to negative’ ways of thinking work hard to live into a ‘default to positivity.’ May we think the best of people when the world wants us to think the worst. May we find hope when things are hopeless. Help us, O God, to see the possibilities and the opportunities when faced with a challenge or an obstacle. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 6, 2026
Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace. (Psalm 37:37)
Loving God, it’s National 80’s Day and I pray we can find all the fluorescent clothes we had and pull them out. May we surprise our loved ones with wild hair, songs from the past, and dances that have been out of style for quite some time. Grant us permission to have a little fun, be a little silly, and share stories of the 80’s with friends and loved ones. God, thank you that the 80’s are over though, and that they are never gone. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 7, 2026
To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. (Titus 1:15)
Loving God, as we pray for children and families on Saturdays, today is Take Your Child to the Library Day. Our local libraries offer quite a lot of fun and opportunities for families to have adventures, read together, and do things they may not be able to do ordinarily through borrowing and using tools and so much more. Nudge our hearts to take time to go and explore what we can do as families as we support our libraries. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 8, 2026
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (James 1:5)
Loving God, Superbowl Sunday, we pray for a more united community even if we root for different teams. May the love of sport bring us together, putting aside the political climate, even if it’s only for a few hours. Remind us that we are bigger than the darkness, that our voices can and do make a difference, and that your world and will need our light and love everyday. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. (Ecclesiastes 7:9)
Loving God, as we hear of Groundhog Willie’s predictions today, we pray for sunshine, for warmer days, and snow that is great to build snowmen with. We pray that all who live with Seasonal Affective Disorder have the tools and support needed to get through to spring and may we offer opportunities to spread light and love their way. God, give us hope, warmth, and comfort. And thank you for giving us Groundhogs we can blame if winter gets to be way too long. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 3, 2026
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Loving God, today is Elmo’s birthday! Thank you for his giggles and teachings and the joy he shares with children. For all Sesame Street has done for our children (including us much older children), we give thanks. We pray their ministry of education continues for generations to come, teaching us all how to be better people today and tomorrow. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 4, 2026
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. (Psalm 34:14)
Loving God, today is Facebook’s birthday! 22 years of learning, scrolling, and connecting. What used to be a young person’s connection is now keeping older folks connected. We give thanks for all the positives Facebook brings to our lives and pray that the negatives fall to the wayside and our outweighed by the light in the world. God, keep us critical of what we read, mindful of when it’s too much for our souls, and when we need to reach out for help or support from a wider community. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 5, 2026
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)
Loving God, today is Optimist Day and I pray the positivity is abundant wherever we go. May those of us who live in the ‘default to negative’ ways of thinking work hard to live into a ‘default to positivity.’ May we think the best of people when the world wants us to think the worst. May we find hope when things are hopeless. Help us, O God, to see the possibilities and the opportunities when faced with a challenge or an obstacle. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 6, 2026
Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace. (Psalm 37:37)
Loving God, it’s National 80’s Day and I pray we can find all the fluorescent clothes we had and pull them out. May we surprise our loved ones with wild hair, songs from the past, and dances that have been out of style for quite some time. Grant us permission to have a little fun, be a little silly, and share stories of the 80’s with friends and loved ones. God, thank you that the 80’s are over though, and that they are never gone. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 7, 2026
To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. (Titus 1:15)
Loving God, as we pray for children and families on Saturdays, today is Take Your Child to the Library Day. Our local libraries offer quite a lot of fun and opportunities for families to have adventures, read together, and do things they may not be able to do ordinarily through borrowing and using tools and so much more. Nudge our hearts to take time to go and explore what we can do as families as we support our libraries. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 8, 2026
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (James 1:5)
Loving God, Superbowl Sunday, we pray for a more united community even if we root for different teams. May the love of sport bring us together, putting aside the political climate, even if it’s only for a few hours. Remind us that we are bigger than the darkness, that our voices can and do make a difference, and that your world and will need our light and love everyday. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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