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May all which is good, generous and loving overcome all that is hurtful and cruel. And may the people of all the world place their confidence in your eternal grace for guidance and for help in living according to the model given us in the earthly life of Jesus, your Son.

– Barbara Deller, SCHC

THANKSGIVING AND EVERYDAY: SUNDAY

Lord, thank You for waking me up today. Before I step into everything that needs to be done, I want to pause to be with You. Calm my heart and clear my thoughts, Lord. Help me begin this day trusting that You are already at work.

– Sissy Williams, SCHC

SIMPLICITY OF LIFE: MONDAY

Holy One, our guide and strength,

If simplicity is a gift, open our hearts to receive it.

If it is a discipline, give us perseverance.

If it is an insight, give us wisdom.

– Sylvia Karcher, Discerner

UNITY OF ALL GOD’S PEOPLE: TUESDAY

Heavenly Father, we know that we are all your children, created in your image, loved equally by you.  Guide our thoughts and actions to show your love in the world.

– A Companion

SOCIAL JUSTICE: WEDNESDAY
Our Father in Heaven, bless your quarreling children with a willingness to listen as well as to speak, to understand as well as to be understood. Guide and inspire us to work toward justice for all in our country, that we may build the society which is your vision for us.

– Barbara Deller, SCHC

PEACE AND RECONCILIATION: THURSDAY
Heavenly Father, we pray for the wisdom to see where brokenness can be repaired, for the generosity to offer forgiveness and the humility to accept it.

– A Companion

GROWTH IN SPIRITUAL LIFE: FRIDAY

It was in the morning quiet when the three grieving women visited the tomb.

It was in the morning, when birds sing their most glorious songs.

It was in the morning when the sun dances on dew drops.

It was then in the stillness the voice was heard: He is not here, he is risen.

– “Easter”, by Viola Day Mullin, SCHC

PRAYERS PERSONAL AND GENERAL: SATURDAY

As I sit in prayer in silence, I practice being still. I give thanks for the day before.

I pray for my family, for those in need, including myself.

I ask God for sustenance in the days ahead and courage when it is needed.

And I sit and am still. I love the peace around me.

– Kate Smith, SCHC