The Divine Crash

Dear Jesus, as you know we methodists are approaching appointment season.  For all those pastors who are now terrified of their phone ringing, remind them you control everything.  For all those pastors who can’t wait for the phone to ring, remind them their current congregation are your beloved children.  Be with all who are making [...]

Dear Jesus, this morning as pastors get ready to speak and people get ready to hear your word.  Be with those pastors who bought a sermon online and are going to read it.  May their words touch the heart of your people. For those pastors who have given up all hope of reaching their congregation [...]

Dear Jesus, for all those pastors who are preaching this morning, may you give them words of truth, love, comfort, and courage.  May the pastors stand up and speak your name with boldness and a refusal to bow down to politics, hatred, and evil.  May those who sit in the seats be touched by your [...]

Dear Jesus, by now the resolutions of last week have failed and we feel like a mess.  Be with us, remind us that it isn’t about what we resolve to do but what you have already done for us.  Give us strength to keep our promises to you and to love you beyond what we [...]

Dear Jesus, this is the first prayer of the new year.  Be with all of us, guide us, keep us close, and whatever this year holds remind us who holds the whole year in the palm of your hand.  - Amen

Dear Jesus, for all those who are in church for the second time this year may you tug at their hearts and show them more than just the Christmas story but a redemption story that grows in their heart.  For pastors who are now exhausted, give them rest and a break and remind them that [...]

Dear Jesus, as Christmas approaches remind your people that it is not our birthday, it is yours.  As we buy those last gifts and do the last of our baking, remind us that somethings aren’t as important as you.  Be with us this week, and when we start running faster and faster remind us to [...]

Dear Jesus, as advent approaches let us be the ones who breath fresh air and hear a fresh sound.  May we know that you provide fresh air for us and a fresh sound that gives us grace.  - Amen