I offer this weekly #LetUsPray as a way to stay anchored amidst the turmoil of the day. For paid subscribers (and last-minute worship planners), I also offer some liturgical resources and sermon prompts based on the week's readings from The Revised Common Lectionary and/or The Narrative Lectionary. Each offering is written on Wednesday and published on Thursday, allowing me to focus on current events or issues.
Apologies for the late posting this week. We are in the middle of a move and took a few days to escape the chaos. Albuequreque was a lovely host!
Today's prayers could be applied to most struggles against injustice, but at this moment in time, one has risen to the top. I continue to be shocked that I can still be shocked by what comes out of the mouths of officials in the current administration regarding faith. If you had not seen this quote from Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, I apologize for ruining your day.
President Trump has been anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and mark his return to Earth.
- Pete Hegseth (reported, 2026), prompting over 200 official complaints.
For those who believe that to have a theocratic Christian state of any ilk is antithetical to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, this prayer is for you. Of course, I have many, many, many thoughts about what the church should be doing in times like these, but because the most prevalent feeling that is coursing through my veins is rage, I am doing this as a series of breath prayers.
For Those Fighting Christian Nationalism #LetUsPray
God with a deep and determined breath and with the world at war before me I pray —
Inhale: in my rage Exhale: grant me righteousness
Inhale: in my bewilderment Exhale: grant me curiosity
Inhale: in my disappointment Exhale: grant me understanding
Inhale: in my sorrow Exhale: grant me time
Inhale: in my narrowness Exhale: grant me humility
Inhale: in my truth Exhale: grant me nuance
Inhale: in my resistance Exhale: grant me tenacity
Inhale: in my alienation Exhale: grant me community
Inhale: for those who suffer Exhale: grant me awareness
Inhale: for saints before me Exhale: grant me gratitude
Inhale: for the unaware Exhale: grant me fluency
Inhale: for those new to the fight Exhale: grant me generosity
Inhale: for my enemy Exhale: grant me empathy
Inhale: in my pessimism Exhale: grant me hope
Inhale: in my indifference Exhale: grant me tenacity
Inhale: in my weariness Exhale: grant me rest
Inhale: in my journey Exhale: grant me joy
God, at a depth of my spirit where only You can know For these things I pray
