Empower me in this season of transformation…

Gracious and Loving Mystery We Call God,
Empower me in this season of transformation that I may be the change I want so much for the world.
Release from me angry thoughts, judgments and resentments that keep me trapped in the past and fearful of the future, causing me to miss the transformative moments you bring my way.
Calm my fears, O God, that I may set them aside long enough to send healing love to the person or system I have condemned, distanced myself from and felt victimized by.
Teach me to live in this present moment, bringing me into unconditional love for myself, others and our world that I may be a vessel of your light and healing love. This is my prayer, this I receive and for this I give thanks.

Forgiveness Prayer

I ask forgiveness of anyone I have harmed, knowingly or unknowingly and
I forgive anyone who has harmed me knowingly or unknowingly.

May divine love and light surround us all so that we grow in wisdom and love every day until all our fears dissolve into compassion and joy.

Lead me into a way of life…

Divine Love and Light,
Lead me into a way of life where I am not so fearful of my feelings. Dissolve in me the self hatred that I sometimes feel and help me to be honest with myself, knowing that I do not have to be happy all the time, or pretend to be, to make others feel good, but just be real and honest with myself. Teach me to honor my feelings, love myself and walk the path of my soul so that I can truly honor and love others where they are and be a vessel of love and light, imperfections and all.

A Christmas prayer

Gracious and Loving Mystery We Call God,
Gentle my wants and expectations this holy season and open my eyes to the quiet, sacred beauty of the earth. Remind me of who I am – your much beloved child. Grant unto me the courage to work for peace and justice, guided by compassion and wisdom in my daily life. May I always have the courage to grow beyond my assumptions so that I may love both myself and the world more fully. This I pray and this I receive. Amen