Midday in the Fall

Getting started:   

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

   -or-   

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

A Daily Reminder: Jeremiah 17:7-8

“But blessed are those

who trust in the Lord

and have made the Lord

their hope and confidence.

They are like trees

planted along a riverbank,

with roots that reach deep

into the water.

Such trees are not bothered

by the heat or worried

by long months of drought.

Their leaves stay green,

and they never stop producing fruit.”
 
A Renewal of Trust (Psalm 37:3)
God, I give my trust to you

and I ask you to lead me

into opportunities to do good

for the world around me.
 
Praying Like Jesus (Matthew 6:9-13)

God of heaven and earth

and all that is:

I honor you and

I commit myself to you.

I will follow your Way

in all times and places,

and I'm content

with what you bring me today.

I'm only human

and I need your help  

to share with others

the grace I need from you.

Thank you,

for being my strength

when I am weak, 

and my wisdom

when I speak.

Thank you,

for the peace to go forward

and for always being with me.

Amen.

A Prayer of Patience (Psalm 37:7)   

Here I am, breathing deep

and slowing myself down.

I am not my own.

Your Heart & Mind:
How is the day taking

shape? How can God

help you going forward?

A Prayer for the Rest of the Day (Isaiah 40:31)

God, be my strength! 
I've got things to do

and work to accomplish.
Help me overcome

every obstacle, fatigue

and frustration.

I rededicate myself

to you and your Way.

 

Breathe deeply until you are still,

and finish: 
Amen.

   - or -

Let it be.

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