​March 31, 2025
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” (Matthew 28:5-6)
God there are many things we can pray for today, but today we think of our world. If we imagine you’ve created the earth which is a box and we are all the crayons within it, we can only imagine the kind of beautiful picture we could colour by working together. On this National Crayon Day, help us to colour our world a little brighter – one smile, one kindness, or one hug – today. Be in us always.  In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
April 1, 2025
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. (Romans 10:17)
On this April’s Fools Day, help us to be share some laughs together. May we think way outside the box and be fools for Christ and our world, coming up with ridiculous ideas that would change systems and foundations that have long-needed change. May we talk to others about these inane thoughts in hopes that they inspire us to seek you within them and possibly come up with something that might actually work. Keep us longing, dreaming, and working toward good things for all.  In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
April 2, 2025
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. (1 Peter 1:3)
Gracious God, we have people in our midst that may be a little different from us. They may think and act differently than we do, and they offer us new perspectives on things. Today is World Autism Awareness Day and may we do some learning together. May we discover how to be better supports in our community so that all feel welcomed, loved, valued, and purpose-filled. Help us to set aside judgment and assumptions so that we can be open to learning and growing together. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
April 3, 2025
I want to know Christ – yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. (Philippians 3:10-11)
God, as we come together and read this prayer today, bless each of us. Grant us comfort and grace to help us get through the day unscathed and filled with joy.  May we take a moment to be an artist on this “Independent Artist Day”. May we get out the paint, or crayons, or pencils, maybe even an instrument, or whatever it is that helps us to create something. You gift us with creativity in our own unique ways, and though some many not appreciate and understand our stick figure drawings, we know you do. Help us to continue to inspire and encourage others in all they do. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
April 4, 2025
I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalms 121:1-2)
Loving God, you created us all in your image – beautiful and perfect. Though some may not agree, we are all your beloved children. Today is “Day of Silence” where the LGBTQ2+ community and allies silently show their love and support to promote awareness. God, as a personal supporter and a lover of all your children, I pray that we can get beyond the things we may not understand or agree with, understanding that we are not the judges, but those who are called to walk with all. May we not be distracted by the needs in our world or focus on hatred, but instead, may we learn, grow, and help each other to create a beautiful world. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
April 5, 2025
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29)
God, today is “Go for Broke Day” and though many will associate it with gambling, I’m praying that we take the perspective with our children and youth. Today, may we surprise our young people by not saying no to anything they ask of us, and seeing what a lot of yesses does for their soul. Help us to keep building things within and beyond our walls to welcome children and youth into our midst. Challenge us to go beyond what we understand and to see what possibilities are before us.  And God, be with parents… bless their souls! In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
April 6, 2025
Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. (Hebrews 9:27-28)
God, there are so many national days to choose from today and as we get closer to Good Friday, maybe “Plan Your Epitaph Day” would be fitting to consider. May we think about what we might put on our gravestone at the end of our lives. May we wonder what our family might put on it. May these wonderings have us thinking about the gifts and legacies we offer to others near and far. And may we take a moment to wonder what we might write on Jesus’ Epitaph if we were gifted that privilege. And God, we pray for good weather so we can be together in church today. Help us to be warm and welcoming to all. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. 

​March 24, 2025
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” (Luke 19:38)
God of greatness, thank you that someone heard you in the whispers of the Spirit and named today, “National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day.”  For those who did not give up chocolate for Lent, may they enjoy them for the rest of us. We offer our greatest thanks for all the sweet and good things in our lives. May we remain humble and grateful all our days. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 25, 2025
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. (Matthew 6:14-15)
On the 25th of each month, we intentionally take time to pray for and remember those who have passed away.  This past month, we named a number of good friends, neighbours, and loved ones who have gone on to the next part of their journey. Be with us who grieve, and with the families who are taking it one day at a time. God, may we always feel our loved ones around us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 26, 2025
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all – how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? (Romans 8:32)
Gracious God, I love that today is “Make Up Your Own Holiday Day,” and pray that we can all have a little fun with it. So, on this ‘go get a massage and relax day,’ (for me), I pray that all my friends get a little time to restore their souls, to relieve their aches and pains, and just to breathe in the world without the chaos and busyness. Keep us always ready to do your work in our world.  In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 27, 2025
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. (1 John 1:7)
God, you created us in your image. Some of us have a specific idea what that means while some of us wonder in awe. The world is filled with diversity and continues to transform. We ask you to be in all your people. Today, we celebrate “International Scribble Day” and pray that folks can have a little fun with some pencils and paper and scribble away. May we tap into the youthfulness that remains in our souls and see what emerges. God, help us to enjoy a few moments with you today. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 28, 2025
Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. (John 13:14-15)
Loving God, as we journey through Lent in our own special way, may we remember those who are so consumed with surviving that their own Lenten journeys are set aside. Today is “Virtual Advocacy Day” and I pray that we, for those of us who are online, take a moment to share a post about a cause that is meaningful to us. Help us to see one another in our world, to be advocates for basic needs and justice, and to share your light with those living in darkness.  In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 29, 2025
“He himself bore our sins,” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” (1 Peter 2:24)
God, we thank you for the children and youth in our lives. We give thanks for their chaos and craziness, and for the lessons they teach us along the way. Help us to continue to celebrate their presence, to love them up, and to share what it means to do and be good in our world. May we share our faith and faith stories with them. And God, as it is “Pay it Forward Day,” may we encourage them to do something with us to make someone’s day today.  In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 30, 2025
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26)
God, thank you for being in our lives. I give thanks that someone took the time to share you with us and that we continue to learn to understand what love and community are. Today is “National Neighbour Day” and I pray that we have the courage to connect with a neighbour we might not know so well. Help us to be good neighbours at church today, sharing a warm welcome and some delicious refreshments. Surround us with your grace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. 

March 17, 2025
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives. If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner! (Proverbs 11:30-31)
On this St. Patrick’s Day, be with us, O God. May the fun of wearing green and celebrating everything Irish be good for our hearts. For our folks in Post-Secondary institutions, keep them safe as they enjoy the day. May they stay within the boundaries of innocence and joy.  God help to keep you in our hearts as we start the week off.  And may we take the time to give thanks to someone who has offered us help in some way. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 18, 2025
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. (3 John 1:4)
God, we give thanks that today is Global Recycling Day. Help us to declutter something in our home and to set aside the things that are in good condition so that someone else may be able to use it. Help us to have courage and a mind-set to make any decluttering decisions easy. Be in our hearts, O God, and encourage us to ask the question, “where will I put this” or “when will I use it” before I buy anything new. God, help us to be good stewards of all the gifts in our world. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 19, 2025
So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. (2 Thessalonians 2:15)
Gracious God, we give you thanks for education and understanding. We give thanks for reading and writing. We give thanks for the tools in our lives that have been shared with us so that we can grow into who we are called to be.  On this “International Read to Me Day,” help us to set aside time to read a story or a poem to someone, young or old. Remind us of what is like to have a story shared with us so that we could bring it to life in our minds. And God, if we can encourage a Bible story to be read, I’d be very okay with that. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 20, 2025
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret – it leads only to evil. For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land. (Psalms 37:8-9)
God of our March Equinox be with us as we dream of spring’s coming. Help us to see the world beyond the beauty of the land, and to look to the moon and stars tonight. May we be mindful that your creation isn’t just in the life on earth, but life beyond earth. Thank you for the gift of the galaxies and constellations, of the stars and the planets, and the sun and the moon. May we be mindful that many others may be looking to the night sky at the same time we are and ask you to bless them too. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 21, 2025
Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the Lord, who makes you holy. (Leviticus 20:8)
O God of word and story, song and praise,
our poetry of prayer, to you we raise.
We thank you for the gift of word
and for our minister who can sometimes, be quite absurd.
Be in our hearts as we venture out today
and may we speak poetically, on this World Poetry Day.
Put a pep in our step and a bounce in our soul
So we can be a joy to the world and be made whole.
O Holy One, we pray with paper and pen,
and in Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 22, 2025
One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. (Psalms 27:4)
Today the world recognizes Earth Hour. Help us, loving God, to find things we can do to be more mindful of the power that we use. Help us to not be wasteful, as all that we have is a gift and a blessing. There are many around the world that do not have our luxuries. We pray for our younger friends and ask you to help them to challenge us to do and be better. We pray that they can find you in the busyness of their lives and that they are curious about the things that are bigger than themselves.  Be with us all. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 23, 2025
“Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but will bind up our wounds. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence.” (Hosea 6:1-2)
God, you are worthy of our praise and worship. Be with us as we rise for the day and prepare to head to church. Keep us safe on the road. For our friends who are anxious about trying a church out today, may they find comfort in knowing that we were all there at some point. May they know that their very presence will be welcome where they go and that they will find a friend or be left alone as they wish. But God, help us to be gracious hosts in our precious sanctuaries today. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. 

March 10, 2025
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4 NIV)
God of changes in seasons and times, be with us as we continue to adjust to losing an hour of sleep. As National Nappy Day, grant us permission to rest and to take care of ourselves. Life can be heavy, and our burdens can wear us down. Help us to give things to you so we can carry out our days with positivity, joy, and hope. Be with us, O God. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 11, 2025
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. (Isaiah 40:29 NIV)
God of light and love, surround us today with your grace and compassion. Today, we ask you to be with those who care for us. Bless our families and friends, our doctors and nurses, our caregivers and our community. May they know they are appreciated, even if we disagree at time. May they know they are valuable in our hearts. Care for them as they care for us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 12, 2025
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. (1 Peter 5:10 NIV)
God of all the beauty of the earth, help us to see hope in the greening that is starting to appear. Help us to think about the colours of flowers and the scent they produce. Provide us with sunshine and the warmth it provides us so we can live into the hope of spring. As it is National Plant a Flower Day today, may we find your love flowering all around us. God, be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 13, 2025
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:26 NIV)
Loving God, help us to be good Samaritans today. Be in us as we navigate our world. As we encounter others today, remind us that we all have something going on. May we be kind. May we think about offering random acts of kindness. May we consider making a new friend. God, help us to find our strength in you if we’re struggling today. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 14, 2025
I can do all this through him who gives me strength (Philippians 4:13 NIV)
God, as we journey through the 40 days of wandering in the wilderness with Jesus, help us to take some time to record our stories. The memories we’ve created through our lives can offer valuable insight for our families. May we take 30 minutes today to write some notes down in a book or to audio record some memories that we can all cherish.  May those memories possibly even include a faith memory too. God be in our hearts and in our minds. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 15, 2025
This is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:10 NIV)
Loving God, as we pray for children and families today, be with them. Grant parents the strength to get through the crazy times with the kids, and may they remember to not take everything too personally. Bless our children as they grow and learn and may we all be good guides along their journeys. Keep them curious, O God, and may we help them know you.  God, be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 16, 2025
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIV)
God, we may see things around us that are so very wrong - violence, inequity, injustice, and hatred. We continue to pray for peace and harmony, justice and love for all. But we’ve been praying for this for years and it seems like nothing has changed. It feels like it’s just getting worse.  God, how can we be a solution? What can we do to help our world be better? How can we share hope and love? Speak to our hearts today. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
 

​March 3, 2025
God, thank you for another Monday in our lives. May we take the day to consider what we’d like to accomplish this week and where we might be able to share your light and love. Today is “National I Want You To Be Happy” day, where we find what we can do for others that will bring a smile to their face.  May we take this as an opportunity to do random acts of kindness.  Be with us as we share your joy.  In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 4, 2025
God of all life, today we pray for one of our church families on the loss of a beautiful soul.  Be with all who are grieving or are preparing for the end of someone’s life.  Be with us as we treasure each day and the moments we share with each other.  Bless us in remembering and in honouring our loved ones. In the name of your greatest Love, Jesus. Amen.
 
March 5, 2025
God of our Ash Wednesdays, be with us today. We begin the somber Christian season of Lent and mark our foreheads with the sign of the cross using ashes. It is a symbol to remind us that we are yours. It is a symbol that reminds us we are part of something bigger than what we see or know around us. As we think about what we might give up for Lent, help us to, instead, consider taking something on. Maybe we’ll learn something to help our community. Maybe we’ll be intentional about setting time aside to be with others. Maybe we’ll take this time for self-care.  Whatever we chose God, be with us.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 6, 2025
God who guides us away from temptation, as we enter the desert of Lent, remind us of the choices we made to take on or to give up. Whatever it is, help us to find something each day that will help motivate us to start and continue this journey. May we set aside our egos and open our hearts and minds to learning or understanding or doing.  God, where negativity or evil sits within us, cleanse us. Purify us of these things so we can share your light through Lent and beyond. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 7, 2025
God, you speak loudly through us and today, we ask you to help us be heard. Where the world is growing in tension, help us to share your light and your hope and your love and your grace. May we show compassion and patience. May we long for peace and harmony. May we remove ourselves from the ‘us and them’ conversation, reminding everyone that we’re all on the same team. Help us to remove the borders and boundaries around us that separate us so we can work together for a better world. Help us hold leaders accountable. Grant us creativity to offer other options or solutions to the problems we see today. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 8, 2025
God who loves children and youth, help us to reach them. Where we fail, pick us up and shine the path. Where we win, grant us peace and challenge us to go beyond. Where we hesitate, push us from fear and into hope and confidence.  May we help our young know the importance of spirituality and how it can help guide our lives. May we help them learn what good you’ve done in our own lives so they can find hope. And God, if we struggle to understand them and the world they live in today, help us lead them to someone who can be a spiritual advisor to them. God, be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
March 9, 2025
“Worship your God and serve Him only.”
God, you deserve our worship and praise. You give us the gift of life filled with talents and treasures. Some of which we may never fully live out and some of which we will share all our days. God, as we read about Jesus entering the wilderness for 40 days and endured temptations by the devil, help us to recognize the things we’re tempted by. Who? What? Why? How?  Do we give in or are we strong enough to overcome? May the Spirit guide us as we question and as we seek the answers. Today, especially God, help us resist temptation and may we rejoice in the strength you give us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.