May 19, 2025
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. (Acts 2:4)
Today we celebrate Malcolm X and those who fight for civil rights around the world. God, help us to learn about the privileges we have, the rights we may still have to work to gain, and for equity for all. May we put aside our egos and our understandings so we can work to further equal rights and opportunities for all. Be in our hearts for social justice. Be within us for courage and strength. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 20, 2025
After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. (Acts 4:31)
God of great love, be in all our hearts as we live out our lives. The world can be a very unkind place, and we may need your help navigating it with grace and love. Where we see someone being harmed, help us to help them. Where we see an injustice, help us to question and to further a conversation. Where we see loneliness, help us to be a friend. Fill our hearts with your Spirit of peace, love and justice throughout all our days. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 21, 2025
Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. (John 3:5)
God of all, today is “World Day for Cultural Diversity,” and we ask you to be in our hearts. Give us innocent curiosity, permission to ask questions, and courage to try something new. May we see the landscape of diversity that surrounds us and be intentional about learning something new so we can try to better connect with our neighbours. Remind us that not all cultures have the same understandings of how to be in our world and may we learn and grow stronger together. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 22, 2025
And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. (Romans 5:5)
As I learn about Harvey Milk Day, grant grace in my heart. For those who, like Harvey, worked diligently for the rights of the LGBTQ2S community, may they be received with open ears and curious hearts. For our friends and family who are in the closet, may they feel comfortable sharing with someone they trust. I pray that person is me. For those who are living openly, may they not live in fear and may they be surrounded by friends and allies. God be in our changing world, and soften our hearts as we grow. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 23, 2025
What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us. (1 Corinthians 2:12)
Today, O God, we pray for the world. We pray that roads are free of drivers under the influence and free of road rage. We pray that our friends who live with mental illness have someone reaching out to them and the help they seek. We pray that our friends who are dying, have peace. For our friends who are sick, heal quickly. And our friends who are lost in this world, find a path with guidance. Shine your light brightly on our world and in our hearts, O God. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 24, 2025
Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts,
the spirit calls out, “Abba, Father.” (Galatians 4:6)
On Saturdays we pray for children and families. For those with the littlest ones in their lives, grant the adults patience and grace. May they be kind to themselves as they navigate the complicated world of parenting. Be in children near and far, that they have what they need and good influences surround them. May they all know hope and love, joy and comfort. May they tap into a community that can help them as they grow. Be in us as we strive to be that community. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 25, 2025
“Honour your father and your mother, so that you may live long
in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” (Exodus 20:12)
On the 25th of the month, we focus our prayers on those who have died. God, be in our hearts as we miss them and may their spirits feel our love. Be with those of us who have lost loved ones and be in our hearts as we live our days with them around us. Be with the spirits of those who have died and may they rest in peace. God, hold us all in the comfort of your love until we see each other again. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. (Acts 2:4)
Today we celebrate Malcolm X and those who fight for civil rights around the world. God, help us to learn about the privileges we have, the rights we may still have to work to gain, and for equity for all. May we put aside our egos and our understandings so we can work to further equal rights and opportunities for all. Be in our hearts for social justice. Be within us for courage and strength. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 20, 2025
After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. (Acts 4:31)
God of great love, be in all our hearts as we live out our lives. The world can be a very unkind place, and we may need your help navigating it with grace and love. Where we see someone being harmed, help us to help them. Where we see an injustice, help us to question and to further a conversation. Where we see loneliness, help us to be a friend. Fill our hearts with your Spirit of peace, love and justice throughout all our days. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 21, 2025
Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. (John 3:5)
God of all, today is “World Day for Cultural Diversity,” and we ask you to be in our hearts. Give us innocent curiosity, permission to ask questions, and courage to try something new. May we see the landscape of diversity that surrounds us and be intentional about learning something new so we can try to better connect with our neighbours. Remind us that not all cultures have the same understandings of how to be in our world and may we learn and grow stronger together. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 22, 2025
And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. (Romans 5:5)
As I learn about Harvey Milk Day, grant grace in my heart. For those who, like Harvey, worked diligently for the rights of the LGBTQ2S community, may they be received with open ears and curious hearts. For our friends and family who are in the closet, may they feel comfortable sharing with someone they trust. I pray that person is me. For those who are living openly, may they not live in fear and may they be surrounded by friends and allies. God be in our changing world, and soften our hearts as we grow. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 23, 2025
What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us. (1 Corinthians 2:12)
Today, O God, we pray for the world. We pray that roads are free of drivers under the influence and free of road rage. We pray that our friends who live with mental illness have someone reaching out to them and the help they seek. We pray that our friends who are dying, have peace. For our friends who are sick, heal quickly. And our friends who are lost in this world, find a path with guidance. Shine your light brightly on our world and in our hearts, O God. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 24, 2025
Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts,
the spirit calls out, “Abba, Father.” (Galatians 4:6)
On Saturdays we pray for children and families. For those with the littlest ones in their lives, grant the adults patience and grace. May they be kind to themselves as they navigate the complicated world of parenting. Be in children near and far, that they have what they need and good influences surround them. May they all know hope and love, joy and comfort. May they tap into a community that can help them as they grow. Be in us as we strive to be that community. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 25, 2025
“Honour your father and your mother, so that you may live long
in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” (Exodus 20:12)
On the 25th of the month, we focus our prayers on those who have died. God, be in our hearts as we miss them and may their spirits feel our love. Be with those of us who have lost loved ones and be in our hearts as we live our days with them around us. Be with the spirits of those who have died and may they rest in peace. God, hold us all in the comfort of your love until we see each other again. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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