Category Archives: Monday Prayer

Loving Leviticus

Posted on February 17, 2014 by themondayprayer

“Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important.” —C.S. Lewis PRAYER: (from the Lectionary) O Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we do … Continue reading →

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Milk, Meat, and Making a Difference

Posted on February 10, 2014 by themondayprayer

“Search Scripture for an example of a once-a-week Christian. Write me when you find him or her.” —Hugh Hewitt, American Political Commentator, Professor of Constitutional Law, and Author of The Embarrassed Believer. PRAYER: (from the Lectionary) O God, the strength … Continue reading →

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Salt

Posted on February 3, 2014 by themondayprayer

“The followers of Jesus are to be different from both the nominal church and the secular world, different from both the religious and the irreligious. The Sermon on the Mount is the most complete delineation anywhere in the New Testament … Continue reading →

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Renewal

Posted on January 27, 2014 by themondayprayer

“Your cravings as a human animal do not become a prayer just because it is God whom you ask to attend to them.” ― Dag Hammarskjöld (1925-1961), Markings PRAYER: (from the United Methodist Hymnal, #574) Renew your church, Lord, Your … Continue reading →

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Loving the Mission

Posted on January 20, 2014 by themondayprayer

“There are, in the end, only two kinds of people: those who say to God, ‘Thy will be done,’ and those to whom God says, sadly, ‘thy will be done’.” —C. S. Lewis PRAYER: (From the Lectionary) “Give us grace, … Continue reading →

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The Slimy Pit

Posted on January 13, 2014 by themondayprayer

I was with God, and with the Devil – and God took me. —Mario Sepúlveda, one of the 33 survivors of the 2010 Chilean mine cave-in. PRAYER: (from the Lectionary) “Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the … Continue reading →

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Epiphany

Posted on January 6, 2014 by themondayprayer

“Without the quest, there can be no epiphany.” ― Constantine E. Scaros, Reflections on a Simple Twist of Fate: Literature, Art and Parkinson’s Disease “Sometimes the dreams that come true are the dreams you never even knew you had.” ― … Continue reading →

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Our Time

Posted on December 30, 2013 by themondayprayer

“If we let ourselves, we shall always be waiting for some distraction or other to end before we can really get down to our work. The only people who achieve much are those who want knowledge so badly that they … Continue reading →

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Mary Did You Know?

Posted on December 25, 2013 by themondayprayer

Dear Friends and Family in Christ Jesus, Grace and peace to you in the Name of the One we honor today. Thank you for celebrating with us. We pray God’s great blessings upon you this day, and also in the … Continue reading →

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Making Room

Posted on December 23, 2013 by themondayprayer

I need a silent night, a holy night To hear an angel voice through the chaos and the noise I need a midnight clear, a little peace right here To end this crazy day with a silent night –Chorus to … Continue reading →

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