Prayers

Lord Jesus Christ, it is a bit astonishing that we are in another Advent season, as though we are to remember over and over that you dwelt among us at a particular time in the distant past. A Jew born in a strange land under the rule of an overwhelmingly powerful empire, you were … [Read more...] about Two More Advent Prayers from 2006 and 2008 [12/16/12]

An Advent prayer in 2003 during worship at St. Paul UMC in Muskogee, OK O Lord of Hosts, we have heard once again the rumblings out of Bethlehem of thy sure invasion of our privacy and our kingdoms. You keep coming after us and disturbing our peace. You will not let us alone … [Read more...] about An Advent Prayer [12/7/12]

First Sunday after Christmas, 12/29/02 It is with joyous gratitude, O Lord, that we gather this day to worship thy name and thy glorious works of salvation in Jesus Christ. It is with humility and thanksgiving that we remember thy coming to us in Jesus as one born in humble … [Read more...] about Prayers from 2003

2/15/04 O God of supreme power and Creator of all creatures, we humbly come before thee this morning to praise thy name and thy wonderful works on our behalf. We know that what you curse is cursed and rejected from thy blessings and that what you bless is looked upon with thy … [Read more...] about Prayers from 2004

12/3/06 First Sunday of Advent Lord Jesus Christ, it is a bit astonishing that we are beginning another Advent season, as though we are to remember over and over that you dwelt among us at a particular time in the distant past. A Jew born in a strange land under the rule of an … [Read more...] about Prayers for Hard Times – Advent 2006 to Advent 2008