A Prayer for Valentine's Day
In the spirit of St. Valentine’s Day, this week’s prayer is one about love: love for one another that is patient and kind, humble and gentle, forgiving and compassionate, protective and trusting, hopeful and persevering. May we model for our children what it means to love bravely, and let us leave a legacy that is marked by love.
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A Prayer for Talking about Racism with Children
As parents, we long for our children to inherit a world that’s full of goodness and beauty. While we can’t fix everything that’s broken, we can help usher in hope and plant seeds of healing. Talking with our children about racism may seem intimidating, but it’s necessary and holy work. This week, let us pray for wisdom, openness, and honesty in such conversations, embracing our humanity and showing our children that it’s right to be upset about injustice.
You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.
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The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.
A Prayer for Faith & Doubt
Parenthood is messy, and in the depths of our most stressful and exhausting times, doubt can creep in. All of those worries that accumulate wear us down, and it’s hard not to feel like we’re just trying to stay afloat. We invite you to come to the God of rescue and restoration, acknowledging our doubts and asking for hope in the midst of them.
You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.
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The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.
A Prayer for Loneliness
With these dark and cold days, many of us experience the weight of loneliness—the feeling of not being seen, being misunderstood, or simply being alone, even in the midst of a noisy world. This week, we share two offerings: a simple breath prayer and a longer prayer asking to be reminded that we are loved and held. May you find comfort in knowing you are known, and may you extend the warmth of friendship to others who feel lonely.
You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.
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The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.
A Prayer for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In the United States, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the third Monday of January. Join us in reflecting upon his subversive teachings, moving beyond the out-of-context quotes and instead challenging ourselves to do the costly work of justice. May the God of truth continue to give us prophetic imagination, so that we may envision and co-create an equitable world for all.
You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.
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The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.
A Prayer for a God Who Does the Impossible
The beginning of the new year may not feel like a fresh start for many of us. If you’re weary, consider this: hope is never out of reach. We invite you to come before the God who does the impossible, letting our wondering souls and tired spirits be reminded of the One who is with us and fulfills promises.
You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.
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The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.
A Prayer for a God Who Lights the Way (Epiphany)
January 6th marks Epiphany, a date in the Christmas story that celebrates how a star led the Magi to visit the baby Jesus. We come to Jesus—the Light of the world—asking for guidance for ourselves and our families so that we can be bringers of hope in a messy world. May this time of prayer be an encouragement to you and an invitation to reflect Christ’s light.
You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.
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The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.
A Prayer for the New Year
As we wind down 2022 and look ahead to 2023, we pray that you experience the space you need to process and honor the year we are leaving behind. This week, let us come before the Creator of time to give thanks for new mercies and reflect on the joys and hurts. May you enter into the new year with glimmering hope and the knowledge that you and your family are held by a loving God.
You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.
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The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.
A Prayer for Generosity
In a culture that sells us promises of more, may we subvert the narrative that our lives are marked by what we don’t have and think we need. This week, we ask the God of abundance for liberation from the chains of consumerism and entitlement and to instead remind us of true goodness that sustains.
You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla’s experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.
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The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.