Psalm 34 I will give Grandfather (God) the honor he deserves. Honor songs to him will flow like a never-ending river from my mouth. With all my being I will boast about Grandfather. The poor with broken spirits will hear, and their hearts will dance for joy. Let us enter [...]
Matthew 22:37 Jesus replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind." "The commandment to love God with all one’s heart does not mean that a person can never think of anything else, but that everything else they think of, [...]
Psalm 96:9 Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor. NLT Bow before the beauty of God, MSG Morning Prayer - Celtic Daily Prayer One thing I have asked of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house [...]
Philippians 4:4-9 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 [...]
Psalm 19 1 The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. 2 Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. 3 They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. 4 Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their [...]
Psalm 25:1-8 1 O Lord, I give my life to you. 2 I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat. 3 No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others. [...]
Psalm 105:4 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually. (NRSV) Keep your eyes open for God, watch for his works; be alert for signs of his presence. (MSG) Look to Grandfather (God) for the strength that comes from him. Seek him again and again, and never give up. (FNV) “In [...]
Psalm 103:11&12 11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far he removes our transgressions from us. "Let the fine point of your spirit always turn towards God, [...]
Psalm 119:37 Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. Psalm 121: 1 I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? Reflection Take a few nice deep breaths and read the Psalms above slowly. Repeatedly throughout scripture the writers suggest the [...]
Isaiah 55:1-3 “Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink— even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk— it’s all free! 2 Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, [...]
Psalm 145:17-21 17 The Lord is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness. 18 The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. 19 He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries [...]
Psalm 145: 13-16 The Lord always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does. 14 The Lord helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. 15 The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it. 16 When [...]
Psalm 145:8-12 MSG 8 God is all mercy and grace— not quick to anger, is rich in love. 9 God is good to one and all; everything he does is soaked through with grace. 10-11 Creation and creatures applaud you, God; your holy people bless you. They talk about the [...]
Psalm 145 1 I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever. 2 I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever. 3 Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. 4 Let [...]
Matthew 13:31-32 31 He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; 32 it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, [...]
Psalm 139 1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me. 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. 3 You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. 4 Even before a word is on [...]
Psalm 65:9-13 9 You take care of the earth and water it, making it rich and fertile. The river of God has plenty of water; it provides a bountiful harvest of grain, for you have ordered it so. 10 You drench the plowed ground with rain, melting the clods and [...]
Matthew 11:28-30 READ - NRSVUE 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your [...]
Psalm 13 1 O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way? 2 How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand? 3 Turn and [...]
Psalm 85:8-13 from Psalms for Praying - Nan Merrill Listen, O people, in the silent chapel of your heart; and the Beloved will speak of peace to you, to the hidden saints, to all who turn their hearts to Love. Surely new life is at hand for those who reverence Love; [...]
Psalm 100 1-2 On your feet now—applaud God! Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into his presence. 3 Know this: God is God, and God, God. He made us; we didn’t make him. We’re his people, his well-tended sheep. 4 Enter with the password: “Thank you!” Make yourselves at [...]
Psalm 33 1 Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord; it is fitting for the pure to praise him. 2 Praise the Lord with melodies on the lyre; make music for him on the ten-stringed harp. 3 Sing a new song of praise to him; play skillfully on [...]
Psalm 8 1 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. 2 Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. 3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your [...]
Psalm 104 25 Here is the ocean, vast and wide, teeming with life of every kind, both large and small. 26 See the ships sailing along, and Leviathan, which you made to play in the sea. 27 They all depend on you to give them food as they need it. [...]
Psalm 68 3 But let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God’s presence. Let them be filled with joy. 4 Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds. His name is the Lord— rejoice in his presence! 5 Father to the fatherless, defender [...]
1-2 God is King, robed and ruling, God is robed and surging with strength. And yes, the world is firm, immovable, Your throne ever firm—you’re Eternal! 3-4 Sea storms are up, God, Sea storms wild and roaring, Sea storms with thunderous breakers. Stronger than wild sea storms, Mightier than sea-storm [...]
Psalm 31 O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right. Turn your ear to listen to me; rescue me quickly. Be my rock of protection, a fortress where I will be safe. You are my rock [...]
Psalm 23 1 The King of love my shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never. I nothing lack if I am his, and he is mine forever. 2 Where streams of living water flow, my ransomed soul he leadeth; and where the verdant pastures grow, with food celestial feedeth. 3 Perverse [...]
Psalm 116:1-2 1 I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. 2 Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! Reflection Today we invite you to slow down and notice your breath. This breath that sustains your [...]
Psalm 16 1 Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge. 2 I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord; Every good thing I have comes from you.” “Prayer is an aspiration of the heart. It is a simple glance directed to heaven. It [...]
Psalm 16:8-11 8 I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. 9 No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety. 10 For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow [...]
Psalm 36:7-9 7 How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights. 9 For with you is the fountain of [...]
Psalm 105:4 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually. (NRSVUE) Keep your eyes open for God, watch for his works; be alert for signs of his presence. (MSG) "Lord, I do not need to see You with my eyes, for I know You are always with me. [...]
Psalm 145:13-18 13 The Lord is faithful in all his words and gracious in all his deeds. 14 The Lord upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. [...]
Psalm 25:4-5 & 8-10 4 Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. 5 Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. 8 The Lord is [...]
Psalm 121 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! 3 He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. [...]
Psalm 138 1 I will give thanks to you, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I will sing your praise. 2 I will bow down toward your holy temple and praise your Name, because of your love and faithfulness; 3 For you have glorified your Name and your word above [...]
Psalm 32 David: 7 For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. Selah 8 The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Psalm 34:4 I called out to Him, [...]
Psalm 112:4-5 4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. 5 Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice. "Shine forth with the light of your faith… and light up all [...]
Psalm 15 A psalm of David. 1 Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? 2 Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts. 3 Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of [...]
Psalm 27:1,5-8 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid? 5 One thing have I asked of the Lord; one thing I seek; that I may dwell in the [...]
Psalm 40:8-11 8I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart.” 9 I have told all your people about your justice. I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O Lord, well know. 10 I have not kept the good news of your [...]
Isaiah 42 5 Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: 6 I am the Lord; I have called you in [...]
Psalm 84 1 How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of Heaven’s Armies. 2 I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord. With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God. 3 Even the sparrow finds a [...]
A New Year Prayer and Blessing Philippians 2:5 - Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus A Prayer For The New Year - Meditations Of The Heart, Howard Thurman God, Grant that I may pass through the coming year with a faithful heart. There will [...]
Merry Christmas! Isaiah 9:2-7 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness-- on them light has shined. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, [...]
Isaiah 35 excerpts The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and shouting. Strengthen the weak hands and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be [...]
Psalm 72:1-7 1 Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. 2 May he judge your people with righteousness and your poor with justice. 3 May the mountains yield prosperity for the people, and the hills, in righteousness. 4 May he defend the cause [...]
Reflection 12-4-25 Romans 13:11 & 12 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. "The Lord is [...]
Colossians 3:15-16 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. “To be grateful is to recognize the Love [...]
Col 3:15-16 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. “Gratitude is not a passive response to [...]
Reflection Fixed prayer times have been around since ancient days. The practice of “Praying the Hours” – praying at set times of the day - still exists in many spaces in Christianity today. There are usually set prayers or scripture and a very general idea might historically has been to [...]
Reflection Fixed prayer times have been around since ancient days. The practice of “Praying the Hours” – praying at set times of the day - still exists in many spaces in Christianity today. There are usually set prayers or scripture and a very general idea might historically has been to [...]
Reflection Fixed prayer times have been around since ancient days. The practice of “Praying the Hours” – praying at set times of the day - still exists in many spaces in Christianity today. There are usually set prayers or scripture and a very general idea might historically has been to [...]
Reflection Fixed prayer times have been around since ancient days. The practice of “Praying the Hours” – praying at set times of the day - still exists in many spaces in Christianity today. There are usually set prayers or scripture and a very general idea might historically has been to [...]
Reflection 10-16-2025 This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength." Isaiah 30:15 “Sacred is the pause that draws us into silence. Nourishing are the moments when [...]
Reflection 10-9-25 Psalm 8:3-8 3 When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers— the moon and the stars you set in place— 4 what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them? 5 Yet you [...]
Psalm 62:5-8 5 Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. 6 He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken. 7 My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy [...]
Reflection 9-25-25 Psalm 62:5 First Nations Version In my inward being, I remain silent, waiting only on One Who Hears. I will put all my trust in him. “Silence will illuminate you in God… and deliver you from phantoms of ignorance. Silence will unite you to God…. In the beginning [...]
Reflection 9-18-25 8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, how he has brought desolations on the earth. 9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. 10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be [...]
Reflection 9-11-25 Exodus 14:14 NIV The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. NLT The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm. MSG God will fight the battle for you. And you? You keep your mouths shut! CEV The Lord will fight for you, and you won't have to do a [...]
Reflection 9-4-25 Psalm 3 The Humbling of a King 1 Lord, I have so many enemies, so many who are against me. 2 Listen to how they whisper their slander against me, saying: “Look! He’s hopeless! Even God can’t save him from this!” Pause in his presence The Help of [...]
Reflection Throughout this summer we've been praying the Lord's Prayer together as a community beginning in June and finishing at the end of August. And so, we invite you to pray with us to close this time, just as we began. Take a few minutes today. Pray the prayer three [...]
Reflection We’ve been praying the Lord’s Prayer together as a community. (You can read about it here.) Icons have been around for centuries as a way to reflect on the stories and aspects of spirituality. They are full of symbolism and meaning and can draw us into a deeper space [...]
Reflection We’ve been praying the Lord’s Prayer together as a community. (You can read about it here.) Fixed prayer times have been around since ancient days. The practice of "Praying the Hours" - praying at set times of the day still exists in many spaces in Christianity today. There are [...]
We’ve been praying the Lord’s Prayer together as a community. (You can read about it here.) Today we invite you to doodle or draw as you pray the Lord’s prayer. Grab a pen and corner of a nearby paper. As you enter into the prayer with God, read each phrase [...]
Reflection 7-31-25 We’ve been praying the Lord’s Prayer together as a community. (You can read about it here.) Today we invite you to write out the Lord's prayer. As you enter into the prayer with God, be mindful as you write each word slowly. Notice your pen or pencil on [...]
Reflection 7-24-25 May we always come as children in prayer. We invite you to read this version of the Lord's Prayer from the Big Bible Storybook for children. Praise you, God. You are very great in every way! Please give us the things we need to today. For You will [...]
Reflection 7-17-25 We've been praying the Lord's Prayer together as a community. (Read more about it here.) We bring our whole self to each and every day, whether we're aware of it or not. Sometimes we might feel like our head or heart are disconnected from our self. Today we [...]
Reflection 7-10-25 We've been praying the Lord's Prayer together as a community. (You can read about it here.) There are many ways to walk a labyrinth in prayer. Today we invite you to click on the graphic. “Walking” with God, enter into the Lord’s prayer as you trace the spiral [...]
Reflection 7-3-25 Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who’ve trespassed against us. And lead us not [...]
Reflection 6-19-25 The Lord's Prayer - First Nations Version O Great Spirit, our Father from above, we honor your name as sacred and holy. Bring your good road to us, where the beauty of your ways in the spirit-world above is reflected in the earth below. Provide for us day [...]
Psalm 52 8 But I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God. I will always trust in God’s unfailing love. 9 I will praise you forever, O God, for what you have done. I will trust in your good name in the presence of your faithful [...]
Psalm 103 1 Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. 2 Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. 3 He forgives all my sins and heals all [...]
Psalm 43 3 Send out your light and your truth; let them guide me. Let them lead me to your holy mountain, to the place where you live. 4 There I will go to the altar of God, to God—the source of all my joy. I will praise you with [...]
Psalm 84 11 For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right. 12 O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, what joy for those who trust in you. Matt 22:37 Jesus [...]
Psalm 148 7 Praise the Lord from the earth, you creatures of the ocean depths, 8 fire and hail, snow and clouds, wind and weather that obey him, 9 mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, 10 wild animals and all livestock, small scurrying animals and birds, 11 [...]
Psalm 33 18-19 Watch this: God’s eye is on those who respect him, the ones who are looking for his love. He’s ready to come to their rescue in bad times; in lean times he keeps body and soul together. 20-22 We’re depending on God; he’s everything we need. What’s [...]
Psalm 57: 7-11 NLT 7 My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises! 8 Wake up, my heart! Wake up, O lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song. 9 I will thank you, Lord, among [...]
Psalm 27:8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek. 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. “Contemplation is [...]
Psalm 46:1-7 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. 4 [...]
Isaiah 26: 3-4 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. Psalm 72: 6-7 May he be like rain falling on a mown field, like showers watering the earth. In his days may the righteous flourish [...]
Psalm 103 excerpts 1Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. 2 Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. 3 He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. 4 He redeems [...]
1 Timothy 2:8 In every place of worship, I want [people] to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy. Psalm 63:1-4 O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in [...]
Psalm 96:11-13 Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy. Let all creation rejoice before the Lord, for he comes, he comes [...]
Psalm 139 excerpts You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from [...]
Psalm 122:8 For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” Philippians 1:3-6 I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until [...]
Psalm 8:3-9 When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers— the moon and the stars you set in place— what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them? Yet you made them only a little [...]
John 8:2-11 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group 4 and said to Jesus, “Teacher, [...]
1 John 4:16-19 16 We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. 17 And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not [...]
Psalm 36:5-9 Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. 6 Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O Lord. 7 How precious is your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds [...]
Samuel 2:22 17-20 But me he caught—reached all the way from sky to sea; he pulled me out Of that ocean of hate, that enemy chaos, the void in which I was drowning. They hit me when I was down, but God stuck by me. He stood me up on a wide-open [...]
James 5:10 & 11 Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord [...]
Psalm 18:25-29 25 To the faithful you show yourself faithful, to the blameless you show yourself blameless, 26 to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the devious you show yourself shrewd. 27 You save the humble but bring low those whose eyes are haughty. 28 You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness [...]
Psalm 1:1-3 1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. 2 But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. 3 They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit [...]
Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:36-40 "As the divine light grows brighter, it reveals what [...]
“And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’” Luke 2:10-11, ESV “Joy is the [...]
Isaiah 9:6-7:""For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He [...]
Isaiah 11:1-5 Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot— yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root. And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and [...]
