Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Loving God, thank you for this precious time with you. You know and examine every person. We put our trust in you. Thank you for your protection. Thank you for never abandoning us.

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

Lectionary Readings for Today: Weekly Review
Psalm 84
1 Kings 5:1-12
Luke 11:5-13

We look to the heavens with praise. You are Creator of all things. The seasons turn by your design. Grandmother Moon grows more pregnant each night as she prepares to give birth to Autumn. We gather in your sacred prayer space, participants in the mystery of your perfect plan.

We enter your sacred prayer space to seek your loving sustenance for our lives. We believe you are the Bread of Life, from God our Creator. But we hear arguments even from those in positions of religious authority that they do not understand how your words can be true. You meet us in our distress, reassuring us that you have all we need.

Thank you for this precious time with you. Speak, LORD, for your servants are listening, wanting to draw near to you. Thank you for giving us what we need for the day, so we stay close to you.

All manner of creatures and creation are here with you. Grandmother Earth receives your breath and provisions. Grandparent Rocks, Ancestor Trees, and all creation are singing your praises and telling stories of your blessings and treasures. We listen, are amazed, and join in creation’s songs of celebration.