I give thanks for this peaceful morning: for the rising of the sun, for the beauty of this life, for the abundance of your provision.
In this quiet, twilit hour, I awaken to the glory of your being. How sweet and lovely it is just to be here in your presence, nourished and filled.
As I emerge from restfulness, I prepare for movement in harmony with life’s rhythm. I ask for the guidance and inspiration of your Spirit.
And now I arise to the fullness of your love and the wisdom of your plan. I focus my vision with the radiance of your light. I draw strength from the nearness of you. I place my feet on the path you lay before me, and I trust you to show me the way.
Amen.
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A Prayer for Enemies
This week’s prayer needs a bit of commentary. I feel it might come in handy for some of us in light of recent events. Use it for your political opponents, for personal grudges, for anyone toward whom you may feel the burden of resentment or the sting of betrayal. I especially recommend praying for those public figures and political coalitions who, in ou…
