Ask and receive
” … everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Luke 11:10) A prayer Lord, we expect good things from you because you are good and you promise to give to those who ask. Teach us to know not only how to … Continue reading "Ask and receive"...
Jesus, pray for us
Prayer of Petition (inspired by John 17) Jesus, just as you prayed for your disciples so long ago Pray for us, Pray for our wellbeing, Pray for our protection. Pray for your joy to be made complete in us. Pray for our spiritual growth. Pray for your truth to be made complete in us. Jesus, … Continue reading "Jesus, pray for us"...
Make us a chalice
Collage by Irene Bom Prayer of Confession (inspired by Matthew 25:31-46) God of the people, you have called us to walk humbly before you and to share in the struggle with the least of these, yet we have failed to live up to this call. Today, we come before you asking your Spirit to … Continue reading "Make us a chalice"...
Ask for more
Benediction (based on Ephesians 3:16-21, The Message) I ask God to strengthen you by the power of the Spirit — not a brute strength but a glorious inner strength — that Christ will live in you as you open the door and invite him in. And I ask God that with both feet planted firmly … Continue reading "Ask for more"...
Asking One, ask us
A prayer of adoration and confession inspired by Matthew 7:7-11, Luke 11:1-13 Seeking One, you are the beginning and the end of our search. Finding One, you are the alpha and omega of all discovery. Asking One, you are the voice and the silence of our exploration. Giving One, you are the fullness and the … Continue reading "Asking One, ask us"...