11.17.2010

Wednesday Prayers: A Peaceful Night, and a Perfect End

I've been using Phyllis Tickle's version of the Daily Offices for the last few weeks (or, I should say, I've resumed the habit). Compline might be my favorite office. I love that there's confession before slumber-- it relieves me of all the dumbshit things I've done during the day (that I'd otherwise fret about once the lights go out).

I suppose this points to a specific prayer request of you this week: wiser decisions during the day (and less guilt about old stuff).

Can I pray for you this week? Is there anything that will help you rest easier?
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  1. Jane Ellen+12:47 AM

    Yes, please. This has been a pastorally needy week here, and it just keeps coming. I need prayers as i walk through the Valleys with these people... Grace and peace for them, and for me.

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  2. angela7:15 AM

    A family here had a daughter murdered by her husband. The grief of the congregation and the community...

    My own marriage is in jeopardy and could make it so that I won't make it to seminary. But I guess just make me open to whatever happens is what I need help praying. Sometimes writing it makes me feel better.

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  3. Di8:42 AM

    Big stuff, ladies. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to pray over you.

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"So keep fightin' for freedom and justice, beloveds, but don't you forget to have fun doin' it. Lord, let your laughter ring forth. Be outrageous, ridicule the fraidy-cats, rejoice in all the oddities that freedom can produce. And when you get through kickin' ass and celebratin' the sheer joy of a good fight, be sure to tell those who come after how much fun it was."
-Saint Molly Ivins

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