Almighty God, You see the ruin that we as human beings so often bring upon ourselves, individually and corporately. We acknowledge that we have looked to human strength instead of your strength and to human leaders in place of your kingly rule. We long for someone to set things right and all our worry and …
A Prayer inspired by the prophet Jonah
Almighty God, You are the powerful Creator of all the nations upon earth. You are holy and wonderful beyond what we understand. We look at Jonah and we are startled by his insolence in running away from You, by his humility in recognizing Your rescue, and his anger at Your mercy to those he felt …
A Prayer inspired by the prophet Obadiah
Almighty God, You are righteous and just, You are the Judge and the Deliverer, and we worship You. Our world, Lord, needs Your intervention with goodness and fairness – come to us! Our lives, Lord, need Your touch of healing and restoration – come to us! Thank You for the message of Obadiah, who reminds …
A Prayer inspired by the prophet Amos
Almighty God, who can stand before You without feeling some level of smallness, fear, and failing? Have mercy on us in spite of our wrongs, and bring Your forgiveness over our sins, both known and unknown. Save us from false religion, from the bustling of activity that has lost its center in You and fails …
Following the Spirit and not our Feelings: Evelyn Underhill on Calling and Desire
Just a few days ago, I came across this extended quotation from Evelyn Underhill from her fine little book, The Spiritual Life. Underhill speaks to the interface of our calling and our desires, and the challenge our feelings can bring to truly following God's call upon us. I had originally read these words about three …
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Matthew Erickson 