Prayer Offered for January 22, 2018

            Behold, I am doing something new; can you not see it? (Isaiah 43:19)

            God of all creation, teach us the joy of being.

            Encourage us to be present to the gifts that are ours and lead us to greater joy and gratitude. 

            Grant us the courage to be our true selves, to let go of being so concerned about what others think, or of how successful we are.

            Strengthen our inner freedom so that we may celebrate, enjoy, delight in, and embrace our life in all its mystery.

            Guide us to our inner child. Draw us to Your playground of creativity, God of life, so that we will live more fully.—AMEN.

^{(Adapted from The Cup of our Life by Joyce Rupp.)}