The PRAYERwerks

The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:5-6)

Saturday, December 28, 2024

For Transformation in the New Year

Lord Christ, Transform my terrors to trust, my fears to faith, my worries to worship. Let anguish melt into adoration. Resolve my hang-u...

Saturday, May 4, 2024

National Life & the Social Order

Is the language and sentiment outdated? I find great solace in the “national life” and “social order” prayers from the Book of Common Prayer...

Thursday, December 21, 2023

The Infancy of Faith

This is my theology of the Incarnation. You might call it infantile?!? As a grandfather, I am all about babies and little kids . I’ve been...

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Christian Community | Praying with Henri

I highly recommend Henri Nouwen’s daily meditations. His writing resonates with me. There’s a spot-on spiritual and emotional connection as...

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

At Easter: Selfless Love, Divine Power

Lord Christ, I sense your presence and blessing as spring unfolds. And I find it in family, especially my marvelous grandkids! Still, I su...

Sunday, March 5, 2023

"I Quit!" in Lent

My career ends as Lent begins. I treasure the accolades, the friendships and memories, but the real treasure is God’s faithfulness over f...

Monday, November 21, 2022

For Thanksgiving

My twin themes for Thanksgiving are gratitude and food. I tend to overemphasize the victuals. This prayerful thought - about God’s unlimite...

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