Father God let me hear thy melodies everywhere: in the laughing brooks; in the songs of nightingales; yes, even in the roar of city traffic. Behind all earthly sounds, let me listen for thy voice alone.

O creator of galaxies and countless stars, the very universe is thine. May I reflect that power in the little mirror of my life and consciousness.

O Lord of joy, fill me with boundless happiness, for I am thy child made in thy blissful image. As thou art joy, so also, in my inner self, am I. Amen.

Beloved Lord who so wonderfully created the high snowy mountains, the bounding rivers, the colorful fragrant flowers, the vast heaving oceans, and the distant glittering stars, manifest through me thy perfect joy.

May you surround me Lord with your protection and grace. Let your spirit of love flow through me. Though the sirens of distraction call me to turn aside and relax the stern-ness of my dedication, keep me steadfast on my path Lord. My goal in life is You. Amen.

Dear Lord, renew my spirit for weariness has sought its foothold within me. Renew my spirit, Lord, for challenges of change surround me. Renew my spirit, Lord, direct my focus to the miracles before me. Renew my spirit, Lord. Give courage to my heart and carry me forward, as together we complete the work you have begun within me. Lord, today I seek your peace. I seek your vision of unity. I seek your presence of love. Today I ask that you remain centered in my heart as I step into the present with you and once again you touch and hold me in your care. AMEN

Lord, you are my source of strength, my source of unity, my source of peace. You are the light to guide me on the path I walk. You are the courage to help me trust my spirit’s leading. You are the love that tempers and directs my responses to each challenge of this day. Lord, you are my life. In the quiet of this morning light I will listen to your voice. Speak to my heart, words of encouragement and hope. Give direction to my steps and understanding to my words. I release my anxious thoughts and seek the safety of your voice. AMEN

Father God, I seek your grace of forgiveness, Lord. I seek to carry an understanding heart. A heart of acceptance. A heart of gratitude. I seek the true reality of love as you free me from myself and I step away from my selfish interests and become your life within this day. I seek your grace, Oh Lord. I pray that I do not come empty to the end of my life. I pray that I may so live that I will not be afraid to die. AMEN

Lord, in my silence your words draw me to your heart. In my silence I place before you my confusion, my struggles and my weariness. In my silence you speak to my heart with your words of encouragement, hope and guidance. In my silence you touch my heart and lift my spirit. In my silence you hold me in your heart. Lord, I stand before your love. Lift me, carry me. Fill me with your joy as I celebrate the miracles of life that speak your name. AMEN

Lord help me to see the whole of which I am a part. Help me to respond to your urging and grace that I may be in step with your plan. Help my trust to grow as each day I surrender to you. Surround me with your love. Keep me safe, Oh Lord. Clear the path before me and enliven my steps. Direct my eyes to see the wonder of your creation and together with your spirit touch my heart as I seek my home in you. AMEN

Father God — Let your spirit lead me to love and to unity within. Fill me with your peace. Bless me with forgiving words, awaken my vision. Give courage to my steps and come, Spirit, live now within my heart. Lord speak to me. Speak words of encouragement, words of healing. Become my God today. Once again demonstrate your abiding presence in my life. As your plan unfolds before me, pull me close and reassure me of your love for me today and for all the days to come. AMEN

Dear Lord Jesus,

We slept while you prayed in the garden. “If it be possible let this cup pass before me.” We ran away when they arrested you. We hid when they brought you before Pontius Pilate. We were the hypocrites, the naysayers, the adulterers, the unjust, the Pharisees, the money changers.

These sins of the sinners were pressed into wood. The wood became your cross and on this cross you were crucified. This was your ultimate sacrifice for our salvation. We now lay ourselves prostrate before you, humbled, thankful, slain in your spirit. Our hearts are broken from the whisper of your final breath. “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.” We knelt beside your holy mother, weeping as she wept. We can still hear the echo of your words, “You will be with me in paradise.”

Thank you Jesus. Thank you for the gift of yourself. Thank you Jesus. Even now, Lord Jesus, we are forgiven. Even now, Lord Jesus, we bring our sorrows, our repentance and place them at the foot of your cross knowing full well you will take them unto yourself. No greater love. Yes Jesus. No greater Love. Thank you Jesus. AMEN.

Lord help me to see the whole of which I am a part. Help me to respond to your urging and grace that I may be in step with your plan. Help my trust to grow as each day I surrender to you. Surround me with your love. Keep me safe O Lord. Clear the path before me and enliven my steps. Direct my eyes to see the wonder of your creation and together with your spirit touch my heart as I seek my home in you. Amen