Dear God,

Though I often get caught up in my own story, yours is the grand narrative I want to claim. Break through my thoughts, words and deeds, enabling me to better listen for and sense the wisdom of your Spirit. Help Scripture to come alive for me as I encounter the biblical text. Remind me that even in the darkest of moments, resurrection hope is always possible. In your holy and sacred name, I pray. 

Amen.

Dear Jesus,

You have loved me from the beginning. Even before a word was on my tongue, you knew me and called me special. There is no person in the whole world like me and you love me exactly the way I am. I want to see the world as you see it—filled with potential and life-giving promise. Help me to believe and trust your love for me. Help me to love myself. Break through and lead me to make the most of this beautiful day, that I might love my neighbor more fully and completely than I did yesterday. This I pray in your holy name.

Amen.

Compassionate Christ,

I believe that prayer strengthens our relationship and seek your help in making it a priority. Guide and break through my prayer life, that I might know what and for whom I should pray. Increase my confidence in my ability to pray silently and aloud. Use my life for astonishing and refreshing purposes—all for the sake of your kingdom. This I pray in your powerful and redemptive name.

Amen.

Holy Jesus,

If all of life is a show, you are the greatest showman.
Grant me a part in your redemptive drama and
break through the barriers that keep me from
surrendering fully to the role you have picked out
for me. Help me to be brave, despite being bruised,
for I am who I’m meant to be—your glorious creation!
Use me and use the church to bring your light to
people living in the shadows. Empower us to come
alive in this, your greatest show!

Amen.

Eternal Christ.

You are the source of our belonging. You are the one in whom we place our belief. We pray that our behavior will be grounded in your character and teachings. This Easter season. Break through our insecurities. Doubts and sins. Empower us to live into our identity as children of god. Inspire. Energize and Grow Community United Methodist church so that all may experience. Exhibit and know your unending love. In your holy name we pray.

Amen.