Mid Semester Prayer

Lord, who embraces us in all times and all places; who guides us in beginnings, endings and the murky middles; who blesses us with opportunities of learning, searching and growth; who accompanies us on the journey–with all of its twists and turns.

At mid-semester we find ourselves without much inspiration, with so much to do, and a bit overwhelmed.

To You we lift petitions for patience. Help us to give ourselves time to think and process and grace to focus on one thing at a time. Help us to be gentle with each other.

We lift a petition for energy and motivation. At this point in the semester we need an extra boost, something to lift our spirits, a friend for support and maybe even a few extra hours in a day.

We lift a petition for inspiration. Lord, feed our spirits, refresh our creativity, harden our determination.

We lift petitions for perspective. Help us to remember what is truly important. Guide us in maintaining the values and covenants we hold dear. Help us to rely on solid foundations, faith and prayer to center ourselves in moments of doubt or fear or panic.

Lord, who embraces us at all times and in all places be with our community this second half of the semester. As the season cools, warm our hearts with inspiration and grant us moments of motivation and sacred sparks to push onward. Raise our consciousness around the many blessings in our lives, and fill our lips with thanksgiving when we begin to whine. Be present with us in the murky middle. AMEN.

Blessings, Stephanie