Christ Church Episcopal, Hudson, NY

the die has been cast..... the outcome unsure.... let the winners not gloat.... nor the disappointed lash out.... tomorrow we move forward in a altered direction........ let us learn to agree to disagree but work together .... to move forward in a positive direction.... to heal the division and hate.... to end discrimination, prejudice and inequality..... personally.... socially ..... culturally..... ethnically.... regionally..... nationally.... with determination .... compassion.... empathy..... in ourselves..... in our communities.... in our elected representatives.... and as citizens of the world.... let us strive for justice, equity and peace..... amen See more

let me focus on the power of love and light... and resist the powers of hate and darkness.... let me be guided by your ... love in my heart... and not by the negativity around me.... let me draw strength from the bounty of my life.... and not waste effort on agitation and conflict.... for darkness cannot dispel darkness.... only light can do that.... hate cannot dispel hate.... only love can do that.... fill me with love, grace, peace and strength... to dispel hate and darkness in every guise.... amen See more

Let me celebrate and take comfort in what is right in the world.... Let me not be discouraged and influenced by what is wrong in the world.... Let me share the bounty and graciousness of my life with the world..... Let me remain true to myself..... Let me have all that I need........ Let me give more than I take..... Let me never forget the needs of others.... Let me never forget your love and favor.... Let me always be humbly thankful..... Let me live a life that is worthy..... Amen See more

when a baby is born.... the continuity of the threads of love, legacy and heritage... from which the fabric of life is woven....... are forever embelished.... when a person dies.... those threads are forever altered.... let me never forget those who came before... let me honor the heritage and legacy from which i am decended.... let me share the love that has nutrured me.... may all those who have gone before.... rest in the peace of God.... amen See more

In the midst of the hate-filled actions, words and deeds that assault and overwhelm us.... In the midst of negativity, anger and discouragement that surrounds u...s.... Let us never forget that love, beauty, compassion and generosity fills the hearts of many people.... Let us never forget the power of God's love, favor and desire for all of his creation.... Pray for strength to resist the power of evil and negativity.... Pray for those who perpetrate hate, division and greed that they may see the error of their ways... Pray for those who work to call out evil and advocate for equity, compassion and justice... Pray for the desire and conviction to share the power of love.... It is in our hearts.... Infuse the world with it.... For until the power of love... Overshadows the love of power.... We can never know peace.... Amen See more

we seem to be lost in darkness... darkness of disillusionment.... darkness of hate.... darkness of deception.... darkness of greed....... darkness of division.... darkness of partisan politics.... darkness of discrimination.... darkness of prejudice...... darkness of deceit..... our national leaders do nothing to alleviate the division and suffering.... in fact they seem to delight in it... people are not safe gathered to worship.... people are not safe to state their opinion.... people are not safe being who you made them.... our country is broken and bleeding.... the light of love is difficult to see... yet it is our only hope.... "darkness cannot drive out darkness.... only light can do that.... hate cannot drive out hate... only love can do that" .. mlk make us instruments of your light and love.... amen

I put my trust in you ... whatever I have to endure you give me strength.... whatever the storm or difficulty....... you see me through.... I offer you praises for your love and favor.... let me live a life that is worthy... amen See more

The Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost

let me learn to pause.... if only for this night.... let me find peace on this night... let me enter into a quiet world this night....... thru this night.... let me abide... amen See more

the trials of the day are over.... the accomplishments as well.... the peace of the evening abounds.... the blessings of my life certaintly outweigh the burdens and responsibilities .... by that I am humbled and profoundly thankful...... watch over all who work... or worry.... or weap.... comfort the sick.... give rest to the dying... console the bereaved... strenghten the discouraged.... protect the innocent.... in your peace, love and safety let us rest well this night.... that we may be renewed to live into your kingdom tomorrow.... amen See more

let me learn to pause.... if only for this day.... let me find peace on this day... let me enter into a quiet world this day....... on this day.... let me abide... amen See more