Midday

Midday Prayer - Renewing the Spirit

Beginning

In the name of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

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In the name of God: Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. Amen.

“O God, I beg two favors from you;

let me have them before I die.

First, help me never to tell a lie.

Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!

Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.

For if I grow rich,
I may deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?”

And if I am too poor,
I may steal and thus insult God’s holy name.”

The Tax Collector’s Prayer (Luke 18:13)
God, be merciful to me, a sinner.

God of heaven and earth, all that is,

I honor you and commit myself to you.

I will follow your Way in all times and places.

May I be content this day with you.

May others receive from me grace and peace,

just as you have overlooked my failings.

Be my strength when I am weak.

You are my God, and I am yours, and

with you I am satisfied beyond hope.

Amen.

Your Heart & Mind:

Is there anything on your heart you would ask of God?

What is happening within you in this day?

Who would you ask God to bless right now?

A Prayer of Serving (Luke 22:24-27)

Help me to be a servant among all people!

Lord, just as you loved and served,

make me humble and to ready serve.

Suppress my ego and ambition with love!

Keep my heart and my mind open
to the beauty of all your world.

Breathe deeply until you are still:
Amen.

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Let it be.