National day of prayer
It's the National Day of Prayer. Setting aside the debates about the day's constitutionality, et cetera, it's not a bad time to pray a few prayers from our beloved Book of Common Prayer.
What are your prayers today?
For the Human Family
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For Peace
Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
For Peace Among the Nations
Almighty God our heavenly Father, guide the nations of the world into the way of justice and truth, and establish among them that peace which is the fruit of righteousness, that they may become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
For our Enemies
O God, the Father of all, whose Son commanded us to love our enemies: Lead them and us from prejudice to truth: deliver them and us from hatred, cruelty, and revenge; and in your good time enable us all to stand reconciled before you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Add your own prayers in the comments...
Of course, the Federal government shouldn’t be telling us to pray.
My prayer is that appeals to the court decision that the law establishing the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional will fail.
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May 6, 2010 12:19 PM
For my prayer today, I'd like to quote this poem, part of the Library of Congress's project "Poetry 180: A Poem a Day for American High Schools":
God Says Yes To Me
by Kaylin Haught
I asked God if it was okay to be melodramatic
and she said yes
I asked her if it was okay to be short
and she said it sure is
I asked her if I could wear nail polish
or not wear nail polish
and she said honey
she calls me that sometimes
she said you can do just exactly
what you want to
Thanks God I said
And is it even okay if I don't paragraph
my letters
Sweetcakes God said
who knows where she picked that up
what I'm telling you is
Yes Yes Yes
from The Palm of your Hand, 1995
Tilbury House Publishers
Copyright 1995 by Kaylin Haught
Douglas Curlin
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May 6, 2010 12:51 PM
How about a word from the Lord from today's Lectionary?
When an alien resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the alien. The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.
(Leviticus 19:33-34)
June Butler
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May 6, 2010 4:27 PM