based on Genesis 1:1-2:4a Faithful God……who filled the void with form……the shadow with light……the sky with sun, moon, and stars……the soil with plants……the water, land, and sky with creatures of all kinds……and humanity with breath… …fill us again with your Spirit as we tend to all you have made, including ourselves. Amen.
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A Prayer in the Garden
based on John 20:1-18 Faithful God, we confess we don’t know what’s happened. We’ve heard the news from women and angels alike, but there’s so much we still don’t understand. We’re wondering how it’s possible, and about what it means. Our sense of the world has been turned upside down, and it may be aContinue reading “A Prayer in the Garden”
A Prayer in the Wilderness
based on Matthew 4:1-11 Faithful God, at the beginning of this 40-day journey of introspection, we’re prepared to face our central temptations. When we are tempted to abuse our privilege, may we instead be humble. When we are tempted to exploit your name for prestige, may we instead heed our call to service. When weContinue reading “A Prayer in the Wilderness”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 