Morning Prayer

Lord Jesus, guide my thoughts and my words. Help me to understand your Word in a way that is easy to share with others. May the words that I preach glorify and honor you. May the message of the day draw people nearer to you and to the saints. In Jesus’ name, amen.  

Prayer for preparation

Lord God,

Things are busy and my mind is racing.

 Life is full and there is always something more to do.  

There are lots of things to get done 

and it's hard to stop the noise and sense your power and presence for the work at hand. 

I invite your Spirit to move in my heart and my mind. 

Give me focus to see and hear the Christmas story anew.  

Guide my thoughts. Inspire my ideas.  

Renew my energies, 

so that the time of Advent would be a blessing and a gift in the life of the church.  

In your holy name I pray,

Amen. 

Preaching Prayer

Loving God,

 Send your Spirit to be upon me.

 Give me the words to speak 

and the message to share with your people.   

Energize me as I prepare to share the Good News.

 Open my ears that I might hear your message for me this day too, 

even as I share with others.   

For all the places that need your grace this day,

 I ask that you would infuse and infiltrate us with your love.   

In Jesus’ name, amen.