Growl for Justice

18 Prayers to Election Day: Heart

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:7 Great Physician, Blessed are the pure in heart, they are happy. Wrap us in your joy. Blessed are the pure in heart, they rejoice with their neighbor. Rejoice with us. Blessed are the pure in heart, they will see God. We know…

“What Do You Preach about at a Same-Gender Wedding?”

Originally posted on The Unexpected Pastor:
This past Saturday on a bright beautiful blue-sky fall afternoon next to the glistening Chesapeake Bay, I had the privilege of presiding at a same-gender wedding for the third time. I hope someday to lose count. I hope, as someone said during one of the toasts at Saturday’s reception,…

19 Prayers to Election Day: Promote

Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. Proverbs 12:20 Teacher, I don’t love discipline but I love knowledge, whoever hates correction is stupid. Am I Good? Have I obtained favor from the Lord? You condemn those who devise wicked schemes. No one is established by wickedness. Don’t uproot…

20 Prayers to Election Day: Mercy

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:6 Loving Padre, Blessed are the compassionate, for they will be shown compassion. Blessed are the kind, for they will be shown kindness. Blessed are the generous, for they will be shown generosity. Blessed are the forgiving, for they will be shown forgiveness. Thank…

21 Prayers to Election Day: Defense

The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. Psalm 118:14 My Protector, You are my strength, You are my urgent defense, You never leave us, Always ready, You are our salvation. Continue to wrap your love around us. We rest in your grace. Amen

22 Prayers to Election Day: Trust

Sovereign Lord, Thank you. Dankie. Ta. Tak. Toda. Efharisto. Trust. Lord, Thank you for all the trust you planted in my heart. I do not rely on my own insight. I acknowledge YOU! Make straight our path. Grazie. Gracias. Sukria. Asante. Xie xie. Amen. Proverbs 3:5-8

23 Prayers to Election Day: Discipline

Lord of Wisdom, Help us listen to your advice and accept your discipline. Your will is wise. Our hearts hold many plans. May your purpose prevail. Proverbs 19:20-21

24 Prayers to Election Day: We Thirst Your Honesty

Blessed Benefactor, During this drought We thirst your righteousness Pour out your justice Drizzle us with your integrity Shower us with your virtue Quench us with your honesty during this drought. Amen Matthew 5:6

25 Prayers to Election Day: Domestic Tranquility

Mother of Tranquility, You look and see oppression: You see the tears of the oppressed— let them find comfort in our arms power was on the side of their oppressors— let them find comfort in our arms You see all toil spring from one person’s clumsy envy of another. Meaningless chasing the wind Fools fold their hands…

26 Prayer to Election Day: Blessed are Those Who Hunger

Great Provider, Blessed are those who hunger wisdom they will be filled Blessed are those who hunger faith they will be filled Blessed are those who hunger love they will be filled Blessed are those who hunger peace they will be filled Blessed are those who hunger knowledge they will be filled Blessed are those…

27 Prayers to Election: Common Child

Almighty Potter, Thank you for your mercy. You have mercy on whom you have mercy, and compassion on whom you have compassion. Thank you for your compassion. Although we may be called common, you never put us to shame. We are invited guests to your party. Each of us is one of your original creations….

28 Prayers to Election Day: The Flattery of the Meek

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth Matthew 5:5 Most Loving Savior, Blessed are the meek, they don’t need flattery, they will inherit the earth Blessed are the humble, they deserve kindness, for they will inherit the earth Talk sweetly to the timid, they are blessed, to…