God, Untie the knots in my life, my mind, and my heart. Remove the have nots, the can nots and the do nots. Erase the will nots, may nots and might nots. Release me from the could nots, would nots and should nots, all these that hold me back from … [Read more...]

Oh, fill me with Thy presence, Lord, that wisdom may be mine to share Thy light with all who need to let their own light shine. Oh, fill me with Thy presence, Lord, to guide what power I wield, that it may ever strengthen good, and be from ill a … [Read more...]

Humble me. Make me small enough to fit on the head of a pin, lest I believe that Your deeds are mine. All the good I accomplish pours forth from You; I am merely a vessel. And when I know this fully, there will be no diminishment, only awe. … [Read more...]

It’s a knock at the door. It’s an invitation in the mail, a nudge: “Call me.” And when I do, such sweet relief. Not a burden, but a bequest: A bouquet of forget-me-nots, disguised as pain. I thank You for keeping me mindful of that which is greater … [Read more...]

Dear God, Help me recover from my setbacks. I've been beaten up, dragged down, and messed around. It's time for me to rise up despite my history, because of my potential, and with Your divine help, I will be strong once more. Praise to God who heals. … [Read more...]

I thank You Lord, for sleep and rest, for all the things that I love best. Now guide me through another day, bless my work and bless my play. Lord, make me strong for noble ends, protect and bless my loving friends. Show grace to me and all … [Read more...]

Dear God, before I knew You I didn’t know what it was like to smile for no reason. I was quick to judge, slow to forgive, impatient, and ungrateful. Praise to You who teaches me, tends to me, and makes me my best self. … [Read more...]

Dear Friend, I think of you and I pray for you. I see you walking down the right path, the one that leads you to happiness, prosperity, and blessed contentment. I see you strong and healthy, capable and successful, spiritually calm, emanating God's … [Read more...]

Dear God, Thank you for this endless chain of humanity. The generations that came before me and the ones that follow me. And, among them, are the people I love. Keep them safe, keep them healthy, empower them to make good decisions that honor You and … [Read more...]

Call me higher in to human decency. Call me higher in to Your dream for me. Call me higher in to the healing embrace of Your higher power. Give me courage to heed that call for the life and love and good of our nation and our world. Rev. Brian … [Read more...]