July 30, 2025
Wednesday Blessings,
Sometimes we complicate things by saying too much. I am drawn to the simplicity of Luke's version of the Lord's Prayer.
Father, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come.
3 Give us each day our daily bread.
4 And forgive us our sins,
for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us.
And do not bring us to the time of trial.”
And so I invite you to find time to pause and meditate on each line of this simple yet expansive prayer. This week I'll be praying for:
- All our representatives at Synod Assembly
- For the candidates discerning a call to become our next bishop of the ELCA
- For all youth and staff at camps
- For all of our members who are taking respite and vacation
- For all on our prayer list
Lord, may your kingdom, where your grace of equity, inclusion, and belonging are offered to all who extend their hands toward you, come. Amen.
Pastor JJ
