Eternal God, You knit us together in the womb, planned out our lives before we were ever thought of. You know the future, past and present. The decisions that we make each day as we live as humanly possible to your decrees. Grant us the wisdom to live each day, the knowledge to make the … Continue reading Collect for 9-5-14
The Spirit is Willing…
Over the past few months I have been wondering on what God is wanting me to do. In two previous posts "An All Nighter to Remember (or not)" and "You're Not Cut Out for this I talk about some of those thoughts that have been running through my mind and try to relate them to … Continue reading The Spirit is Willing…
Prayer of Exchange
It's something I have wondered for years: Why in the world does my family say the following prayer before meals Come Lord Jesus, Be our Guest. Let these our guests to us be blessed. Amen. It goes back to my dad's side of the family and had become a tradition. Over the years it it … Continue reading Prayer of Exchange
Divine Image collect
Gracious Heavenly Father, You knew us before we were born, knit together in your image that we might serve you. Grant us rest as we come before you tired and weary offering a prayer to be heard in you Holy Temple. For You hear the prayers of your creation, of those you molded to your … Continue reading Divine Image collect
