Holy Spirit, come. Stir in my heart this day, that I may find comfort, support and a nudge from you to attend to the swirling changes in life with grace. While I might long to relive moments from my past, you call me to step forward and experience new life. Break through my insecurities, anxiety and fear, and instill in me a sense of hope. Remind me that together, we’ve got this. I am yours and you are mine. Amen.

Loving God,

Fill my heart with the love that you freely give. Make love my first and last thoughts. May I love others and freely give to them. Break through and make my spirit one of joy, happiness and love for my friends, those I struggle to consider my friends, the friends I have yet to meet and those around the globe who are friends in spirit. Help me love abundantly as you have loved me.

Amen.

Dear God,

You are the architect of the universe and more than I could possibly comprehend. And still, you desire a relationship with Me. ME!   (pause)   I want to know you and be known by you. I want our relationship to matter deeply. So break through the barriers that make it difficult for me to surrender to your Spirit. Break open my heart, that I might receive your love and grace in profound ways. May the Psalms I read and our time together in prayer be formative for my soul. In Jesus’ name, I pray.

Amen.

Ultimate Dreamer,

I am in awe of your majesty and humility. Every day you dream up and continue the work of creation. This holiday season, plant your dreams in the womb of my spirit. Birth anew the dreams I have neglected. Infuse new life in my soul once more, that I might live in the rhythm of your breath. Dear God, beckon me to the manger once again to see with wonder the promise, the dream made flesh, who dwelt among us. And use me to prepare the way of the lord, for Christ WILL be born again!

Amen.

Holy God,

All of my life and everything I have is a gift from you. Help me to remember that you have always been in the business of beginning again, of restoration and return. Enable me to release the things that keep me from knowing the freedom and fullness of life you desire for me. Lead me to reimagine and work to bring about a world in which the needs of all are met. And in the process, restore me to right relationship with you and with my neighbor. I want to respond to your graciousness with a grateful and generous heart, so break through the money story I tell myself with the stirring of your Spirit. I pray that your story will become mine and that I will live as a faithful steward of all you have entrusted to me. In Jesus’ name I pray.

Amen.