Daily Prayers

We take comfort in your reassuring voice, reminding us not to be afraid, because you are with us. Thank you for bringing us home to you. We feel your loving embrace restoring us

We gather behind closed doors, hoping you will draw near to us. Our eyes are tempted towards the threats, storms, and chaos that surround us. Though you draw near, we struggle to believe it is you. But you bring us hope, as you remind us of how you have been with us and our ancestors. Your stories restore us.

Today, we invite you to reread, rest and reflect on the prayers of the past week.

Lectionary Readings for Today:
Psalm 4
Luke 22:24-30
Acts 3:1-10

Give us confidence, so we will believe without seeing. Give us courage to worship you before all the nations. Give us faith to keep our eyes on you. Be our Great Conductor, so we will play beautiful music with you.

Almighty, loving Yahweh, you keep your word and honour your covenant of love. We have sinned; we have not listened to you. We humbly confess. Thank you for looking upon us in favour and hearing our cries and prayers. Thank you for listening to us.

How precious is your affection for us, O LORD. We dwell in your sacred prayer space. Your praise is on our lips when we fall into sleep and when we awaken. You are in our hearts and minds at all times. You meet all of our needs; we want for nothing.

Deal graciously with us and our accusers, LORD. Create the space for us to worship and walk with you. When others see your mercy and love for us, move in their hearts so we will all sing a new song to you.

Loving Yahweh, we, your Beloved children, worship you. Praise to you, our identity is in you and not what the world says it is. Thank you for being with us in our midst, you protect us from harm. May we have faith and trust in you, so others will see your good works and praise you.

We gather behind closed doors. Your mighty love protects us from the dangers of the world. You meet us in your sacred prayer space, reminding us that a mere physical door will not separate us from danger or peril unless it is by your holy desire.

Today, we invite you to reread, rest and reflect on the prayers of the past week.

Lectionary Readings for Today:
Psalm 133
Daniel 2:24-49
John 12:44-50