A recent addition to my daily time in prayer has been a sort of conversational prayer with God arising from my reflection on Scripture and my life. After slowing down with a portion of Scripture, I often write out some of my own thoughts as a form of prayer in my journal. Then, I slow …
A Prayer for Humility, Self-Awareness, and Peace
"My heart is not proud, LORD, my eyes are not haughty;I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother;like a weaned child I am content.Israel, put your hope in the LORD both now and forevermore." …
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A Prayer of Bowing Down at the Beginning of the Day
The LORD is gracious and mercifullong-suffering, and of great kindness.The LORD is loving to everyone,and his mercy is over all his works."(Psalm 145:8-9, Coverdale) I bow down, O LORD, before Youthat You might raise me up again into this day.I bow down my desires and my goals,my dreams and my pursuits.I bow down my fears …
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The Weekend Wanderer: 2 December 2023
"The Weekend Wanderer" is a weekly curated selection of news, stories, resources, and media on the intersection of faith and culture for you to explore through your weekend. Wander through these links however you like and in any order you like. Disclaimer: I do not necessarily agree with all the views expressed within these articles …
A Prayer to our God, the Ancient One
William Blake, The Ancient of Days, watercolor etching; 1794. "Yet God my King is from of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth." (Psalm 74:12) O Ancient One,whose being precedes all we knowand whose word sparked all things,whose holiness is unsearchableand whose love is incomprehensible,I worship You. I worship Youwith my words, stumbling …
Matthew Erickson 