by Federated Church East Arlington | Jul 31, 2020 | prayers
There are times when sleep is elusive, O God, because of busy minds or concerns for the world or worry for loved ones. Be our rest, Almighty One. Let us lean gently into your strength. May we sense in our hearts and minds all the love you have for us. Quiet our...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Jul 19, 2020 | prayers
Enough – O, God, how much is enough? So often we think in terms of having enough money, enough food, enough house and we’re left yearning for more. Just for today, may we be enough for others – enough of a listening ear and caring heart, enough of...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Jul 11, 2020 | prayers
As temperatures rise and conversations get heated, we turn to you, Gracious God. May we bear in mind your love for all of creation as well as your grace showered upon friend and foe alike. None of us has a lock on you, Almighty One. Remind us again that we –...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Jul 4, 2020 | prayers
We usher in a new month but so much of life seems to be the same – staying home, wearing masks, keeping our distance – and it may stay this way for a while. Loving and Ever-Present God, there is comfort in knowing you are with us in the day-to-day routine...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Jun 28, 2020 | prayers
Let us breathe deeply of your love, Holy One, knowing that such a breath has the power to sustain us. In the exhale, may we offer the love of every other one that you offer so lavishly. Our breath, often taken for granted, is absolutely necessary to live. Your breath...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Jun 18, 2020 | prayers
As we in the Northern Hemisphere officially welcome the start of summer this week, we know the temperatures are heating up, Gracious God. We also know that all around us the heat has been turned up and a spotlight directed at issues like racism that have too often...
