Praying Emmaus

Proverbs 2:28 A land in rebellion has many rulers,
but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

A prayer for our country and leaders in this current situation:

Heavenly Father, pour Your perfect peace over our nation. Heal broken relationships, reconcile divisions, and unite citizens under Your love. Teach us to forgive, show compassion, and embrace understanding in all interactions. Let Your peace reign in homes, communities, and government offices. Strengthen leaders to foster harmony and justice, and help citizens to live respectfully with one another. May Your unity guide our nation toward prosperity, righteousness, and lasting peace, reflecting Your kingdom on earth.

In the Name of Jesus, Amen

St. Augustine’s Christmas Prayer

Let the just rejoice, for their justifier is born. Let the sick and infirm rejoice, for their Savior is born. Let the captives rejoice, for their Redeemer is born. Let slaves rejoice, for their Master is born. Let free men rejoice, for their Liberator is born. Let All Christians rejoice, for Jesus Christ is born. Amen.

The Prayer for Today

Just for today, help me, God, to remember that my life is a gift,
that my health is a blessing, that this new day is filled with awesome potential,
that I have the capacity to bring something wholly new and unique and good into
this world.

Just for today, help me, God, to remember to be kind and patient to the
people who love me, and to those who work with me too. Teach me to see all the
beauty that I so often ignore, and to listen to the silent longing of my own soul.

Just for today, help me, God, to remember You.

Let this be a good day, God, full of joy and love.

In Jesus Name, Amen