Heavenly Father,
We praise you and give you glory. You are alone are holy and worthy of our worship. We honor you, love you, and adore you.
We thank you, dear Jesus, for your love for us and for your obedience to our Father’s will. We ask you to walk beside us, giving us confidence, courage, and the example we all need.
Holy Spirit, keep the fire of belief lit within us, inspiring us to respond with service in Jesus’ name. Never let us lose our hope, our confidence, and our strength that comes from God alone.
Surround us with your love, most gracious God. Reveal to us your will and show us the ministry you have in store for us. Let us reach out beyond ourselves and our congregation to tell of your goodness. Put the words in our mouths so we can share the good news of the Gospel, living as imperfect examples seeking to glorify you in all we do and say.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
© Ann Trimble-Ray 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Prayer - community
Heavenly Father,
You are an awesome God, beyond our understanding and full of glory. We praise you for showing us your favor though unmerited. We give you our love, our worship, and our devotion.
Create a community among us, Father, where we rely first and fully on you, with confidence we are surrounded by faithful friends who will join in our joy, our concerns, our frustrations, our sorrows, our victories, and our service in your name.
Guide us to do your will, reveal your desires for us. Equip us to do your work on earth with your children. We want to serve you, beloved Lord.
We seek your blessings for our faith journeys, our church family, our community, and all your creation.
We love you, thank you for your son, Jesus, and treasure your Holy Spirit.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
© Ann Trimble-Ray 2010
You are an awesome God, beyond our understanding and full of glory. We praise you for showing us your favor though unmerited. We give you our love, our worship, and our devotion.
Create a community among us, Father, where we rely first and fully on you, with confidence we are surrounded by faithful friends who will join in our joy, our concerns, our frustrations, our sorrows, our victories, and our service in your name.
Guide us to do your will, reveal your desires for us. Equip us to do your work on earth with your children. We want to serve you, beloved Lord.
We seek your blessings for our faith journeys, our church family, our community, and all your creation.
We love you, thank you for your son, Jesus, and treasure your Holy Spirit.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
© Ann Trimble-Ray 2010
Prayer - Relieve us from anxiety
Heavenly Father,
All glory and honor are yours, Almighty God. We give you our praise and pledge our adoration. You alone are holy and powerful and mighty.
We pray for our fellow man, for all those who are struggling with anxiety. We are pulled in so many directions and so often away from you. We worry, dear Lord, and in so doing fail to trust you.
Give us hearts able to trust in your goodness, mercy, grace, and unconditional love. Turn our eyes away from earthly measures and toward You.
Send your Holy Spirit to be our constant guide, companion, and comforter. Surround us with faithful friends who remind us of your goodness, your tenderness, and your unfailing love.
Pour out your blessings upon us, in Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
© Ann Trimble-Ray 2010
All glory and honor are yours, Almighty God. We give you our praise and pledge our adoration. You alone are holy and powerful and mighty.
We pray for our fellow man, for all those who are struggling with anxiety. We are pulled in so many directions and so often away from you. We worry, dear Lord, and in so doing fail to trust you.
Give us hearts able to trust in your goodness, mercy, grace, and unconditional love. Turn our eyes away from earthly measures and toward You.
Send your Holy Spirit to be our constant guide, companion, and comforter. Surround us with faithful friends who remind us of your goodness, your tenderness, and your unfailing love.
Pour out your blessings upon us, in Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
© Ann Trimble-Ray 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Prayer - Lost
Heavenly Father,
We praise and thank you for being the home we can always return to, no matter what we’ve done. Your open arms, grace, and mercy welcome us into your embrace, drawing us close where you long to hold us.
Help us to turn our faces to you. When we are lost, show us the way home and reveal your will to us. Let us be a joy to you, honoring you in all we do.
Give us servant’s hearts so we build your kingdom on earth. We are grateful for your Word, for its comfort, guidance, challenge, and revelation.
Pour out your blessings on the people of the Early UMC, Bishop Trimble, DS Colorado, Pastor DeeAnn, and all those who call upon your name.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
© Ann Trimble-Ray 2010
We praise and thank you for being the home we can always return to, no matter what we’ve done. Your open arms, grace, and mercy welcome us into your embrace, drawing us close where you long to hold us.
Help us to turn our faces to you. When we are lost, show us the way home and reveal your will to us. Let us be a joy to you, honoring you in all we do.
Give us servant’s hearts so we build your kingdom on earth. We are grateful for your Word, for its comfort, guidance, challenge, and revelation.
Pour out your blessings on the people of the Early UMC, Bishop Trimble, DS Colorado, Pastor DeeAnn, and all those who call upon your name.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
© Ann Trimble-Ray 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Prayer - Fill Our Needs
Heavenly Father,
Great are you and worthy of our praise. We raise our voices in joyful song, responding to your goodness, grace, and mercy. All honor and glory are yours.
We thank you for your constant protection, your unconditional love, and unmerited favor. We are grateful you never turn your back on your children and offer our hearts in return.
Give us wisdom – to make good choices. Give us love – to be reflections of you. Give us courage – to do the right thing. Give us compassion – to serve our brothers and sisters. Give us faith – for times we struggle. Give us hope – for our eternal life made possible by your son, Jesus.
We seek your blessings and ask you to reveal your will to us. Let us be blessings to you in all we say and do. Guide our paths, direct our actions, and surround us with your love.
We ask these things in Jesus name. Amen.
© Ann Trimble-Ray 2010
Great are you and worthy of our praise. We raise our voices in joyful song, responding to your goodness, grace, and mercy. All honor and glory are yours.
We thank you for your constant protection, your unconditional love, and unmerited favor. We are grateful you never turn your back on your children and offer our hearts in return.
Give us wisdom – to make good choices. Give us love – to be reflections of you. Give us courage – to do the right thing. Give us compassion – to serve our brothers and sisters. Give us faith – for times we struggle. Give us hope – for our eternal life made possible by your son, Jesus.
We seek your blessings and ask you to reveal your will to us. Let us be blessings to you in all we say and do. Guide our paths, direct our actions, and surround us with your love.
We ask these things in Jesus name. Amen.
© Ann Trimble-Ray 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
Prayer - Renewal
Heavenly Father,
How awesome are you and how wonderful is your son, Jesus. You are worthy of all our praise. We thank you for the gift of your Holy Spirit who fills our hearts and souls with your presence.
We ask you to bless those who answer your call to serve. As we keep the promise of spiritual renewal alive, we seek your wisdom and guidance. Give us eyes to see the needs around us, ears to hear the needs of our fellow Christians as well as your leading, and hearts filled with joy and acceptance for our brothers and sisters.
We know we have fallen short of your perfect will for our lives. Please forgive us for short comings and provide your abundant grace so we might enjoy the benefits of salvation. Help us be more like Christ in all we say and do.
We lift up the leaders of our nation as well as your church.
All these things we ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
© Ann Trimble-Ray 2010
How awesome are you and how wonderful is your son, Jesus. You are worthy of all our praise. We thank you for the gift of your Holy Spirit who fills our hearts and souls with your presence.
We ask you to bless those who answer your call to serve. As we keep the promise of spiritual renewal alive, we seek your wisdom and guidance. Give us eyes to see the needs around us, ears to hear the needs of our fellow Christians as well as your leading, and hearts filled with joy and acceptance for our brothers and sisters.
We know we have fallen short of your perfect will for our lives. Please forgive us for short comings and provide your abundant grace so we might enjoy the benefits of salvation. Help us be more like Christ in all we say and do.
We lift up the leaders of our nation as well as your church.
All these things we ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
© Ann Trimble-Ray 2010
Prayer - Easter
Heavenly Father,
How wonderful and mighty are you, beloved God, who sent your Son to die on the cross, then raised him from the dead we all might live. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
We praise you most merciful Lord for loving us enough you would shower your grace and mercy upon us. In raising Jesus, you wiped the slate clean for all of us. He who was truly sinless took our sins with him to the cross where he was nailed. With his resurrection we receive new life, new opportunity, and a new mission to be ministers of the Gospel.
Precious Jesus, our Savior and friend, we rejoice at your triumph over death. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for your sacrifice and we wait for the day we can bow at your feet to say thank you. Let us reflect your love to all we encounter, sharing the good news of salvation with all who will hear. Give us courage, give us wisdom, and give us boldness so we can be your disciples.
We are so unworthy. Forgive us for being less than you call us to be. Show us your will, gracious God, so we follow the right path. Strengthen our faith, so when we are tested, we honor and glorify you.
We celebrate the resurrection of our living Savior today and all days. It is in his holy name we pray, Amen.
© Ann Trimble-Ray 2010
How wonderful and mighty are you, beloved God, who sent your Son to die on the cross, then raised him from the dead we all might live. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
We praise you most merciful Lord for loving us enough you would shower your grace and mercy upon us. In raising Jesus, you wiped the slate clean for all of us. He who was truly sinless took our sins with him to the cross where he was nailed. With his resurrection we receive new life, new opportunity, and a new mission to be ministers of the Gospel.
Precious Jesus, our Savior and friend, we rejoice at your triumph over death. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for your sacrifice and we wait for the day we can bow at your feet to say thank you. Let us reflect your love to all we encounter, sharing the good news of salvation with all who will hear. Give us courage, give us wisdom, and give us boldness so we can be your disciples.
We are so unworthy. Forgive us for being less than you call us to be. Show us your will, gracious God, so we follow the right path. Strengthen our faith, so when we are tested, we honor and glorify you.
We celebrate the resurrection of our living Savior today and all days. It is in his holy name we pray, Amen.
© Ann Trimble-Ray 2010
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