by Federated Church East Arlington | Jul 8, 2022 | prayers
Just when the heat and humidity of summer has left us as limp as a dishrag and all matter of plant life gasping for help, the desperately needed rains come and drench us in life-giving relief, Almighty God. Just when we feel as if we’ve given all we can and...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Jun 29, 2022 | prayers
Gracious God, when the world seems particularly cruel and heartless, help us remember what we can do to change that. Crack open that part of us that listens with compassion. Empower the piece of us that knows how to embrace the other without judgment. Widen that bit...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Jun 25, 2022 | prayers
Summer has officially arrived and with it the fullness of life all around us. Creator God, help us learn the lessons from the birds who sing, whether it is sunny or not. Let the sunflowers teach us that it is always a good idea to lean toward the light. May the...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Jun 19, 2022 | prayers
Creator God, you made us with two ears and one mouth. May we remember to listen to understand not just to speak. Let us lean into those who need us to not just hear what they are saying but to understand the meaning behind their words. You have listened to us since...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Jun 12, 2022 | prayers
Holy One, some days can feel as if we’re pulled in a thousand different directions. There are family responsibilities and work obligations and the need to stay involved in our communities and church and to stay engaged in what is happening in the news locally,...
by Federated Church East Arlington | May 28, 2022 | prayers
God of us all, on this day when our grief and anger is overwhelming, we collectively mourn the deaths of school children and teachers. Be with us. Guide us as we use our heartbreak and tears to comfort the anguished. Create in us a desire for change that will lead to...
