Every Wednesday, we invite you to pause and pray with us. Today’s Pause & Pray is written and curated by Albarka Wakili.

Pray

Holy God, Breath of life, meet us in our time of contemplation today.
Where we are weary, give us rest.
Where we are distracted, bring us to focus.
Where we have grown numb from the circumstances of life, awaken us again.

Teach us to be present to this day; its burdens, its beauty, and the divine work of grace unfolding within and around us.
Plant in us what makes for peace.
Grow in us what leads to courage.
Water in us what has begun to dry.

As the earth turns patiently toward new life in the coming days, turn us also toward mercy, truth, and hope.
Amen.

Meditate

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

• What in your life needs patient tending, not pressure?
• What is God growing in you in this season?

Listen

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