by Federated Church East Arlington | May 4, 2023 | prayers
Spring is a delight for the senses, Creator God! The lilacs are on the verge of unleashing their heavenly scent. The raindrops fall lightly on noses and roses-to-be. Ice cream stands are re-opening with deliciousness. The birds can’t help but sing their hearts...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Apr 27, 2023 | prayers
What a difference the shining sun makes, God of Glory! Flowers reach toward it, cats nap contentedly within it, children play games with the shadows it casts and the birds’ songs seem sweeter. We give thanks for the possibilities that now feel within our reach on this...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Apr 21, 2023 | prayers
When spring is in the air so is change, Creator God. Each morning the view from the exact same window shows more green than the day before. You, O Holy One, are constantly at work in the world, standing with us through the celebrations and the losses. Continue to keep...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Apr 13, 2023 | prayers
Sometimes a simple walk outside has the power to remind us of what we know and treasure in you, Almighty One. There is new life around us in the form of the yellow beauty of daffodils. There is the promise of good things to come in the budding of the trees. A...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Apr 3, 2023 | prayers
As we make our way toward Holy Week and Easter, Almighty One, give us reason to pause. Pause to pray. Pause to consider all that took place that week. Pause to consider our part in the story. Pause to sit with the story and what it tells us about you in the world and...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Mar 11, 2023 | prayers
Creator God, this is the week when we begin to save daylight – at least that’s what we’re supposed to be doing. With more light, we are meant to do more with our days but some of us have lives filled to the brim with doing. Remind us again that all...
