by SGIUMC | Apr 30, 2020 | Prayers from the Island
Prayer about the Holy Spirit Dear Heavenly Father, as a child I was afraid of suffocating. My older sister would come up behind me, covering my nose and mouth with her hands, watching me squirm and squeal. I was a reluctant swimmer, cautious about putting my head...
by SGIUMC | Apr 18, 2020 | Prayers from the Island
An After-Easter Prayer “Behind him [John] came Simon Peter, and he went straight into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying there, and the cloth which had been around Jesus’ head. It was not lying with the linen cloths but was rolled up by itself” John 20:6-7...
by SGIUMC | Apr 9, 2020 | Prayers from the Island
Prayer for Easter Dear Lord, every Easter card shows flowers blooming, bright sunshine, and smiling disciples. But it wasn’t that way, was it, Lord. It was chilly and dark when the women went to the tomb. In their...
by SGIUMC | Apr 2, 2020 | Prayers from the Island
Prayer for Palm Sunday Dear Heavenly Father—I wonder what it was like for Jesus on that Palm Sunday so very long ago. All the crowds cheering and praising him. Streets crowded with followers, shouting his name, some trying to out-yell the others, so caught...
by SGIUMC | Mar 28, 2020 | Prayers from the Island
Dear Heavenly Father–all of us must go through the shared experience of coping with COVID-19. Friends have various methods of surviving. Some are bored, binge watching Netflix or immersing themselves in video games to escape reality. They stare out the...
by SGIUMC | Mar 22, 2020 | Prayers from the Island
Dear Heavenly Father, these are desperate times. When crises happen, we find solace and comfort in the presence of others—they hug and hold us, they remind us of their love and caring, they provide for us a tangible symbol of your presence. But now, that source of...
