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Written by: Julia Smolucha

A hope grew at Kenilworth Union—that we might be transformed by the daily rhythm of practicing our faith. Maybe the season of Lent would be a good time to experiment. Maybe a few people would join us. When 20 people became 50, we were encouraged. After Lent, the dream grew, 50 became 100, and interest is still growing. We are confident that the practice of daily devotional at Kenilworth Union has the potential to be life-giving to many. What will the next season of spiritual practice bring? What renewal, growth, or transformation might happen within you and within our collective community when we begin our day with a prayer, scripture, or poetry? We invite you to this daily practice by signing up for our email here or by following along on Facebook or Instagram.

Please consider praying with us on Sunday and at our Tuesday Mid-Day Prayer worship.

The Reverend Dr. Katie Snipes Lancaster

Daily Prayer 365

Day 347
Sunday, August 13, 2023

Scripture
The Lord heals the brokenhearted
    and binds up their wounds. —Psalm 147:3

Wisdom
In a strange way the spiritual life isn’t “useful” or “successful.” But it is meant to be fruitful. And fruitfulness comes out of brokenness. —Henri Nouwen, It Takes Brokenness to Find It

Prayer
Bind us […]

Daily Prayer 365

Day 346
Saturday, August 12, 2023

Scripture
You, Lord, are my lamp;
    the Lord turns my darkness into light. —2 Samuel 22:29

Wisdom
I am out with lanterns, looking for myself. —Emily Dickinson

Prayer
Let my searching for you and my searching for myself be aglow with awe and wonder, a gift of oil and […]

Daily Prayer 365

Day 345
Friday, August 11, 2023

Scripture
Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun. —Ecclesiastes 11:7

Wisdom
The sun is golden light, transformative light, if we let it be, just like the dark, it affects how we see what we see. —Moi Garcia, Summer Solstice: A Testimony of Light

Daily Prayer 365

Day 344
Thursday, July 10, 2023

Scripture
The Lord bless you
and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace
— Numbers 6:24–26

Wisdom
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, good night, I hate to go and leave this pretty sight. —Oscar Hammerstein […]

Daily Prayer 365

Day 343
Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Scripture
This is the day that the Lord has made;
    let us rejoice and be glad in it. —Psalm 118; 24

Wisdom
This is a wonderful day, I’ve never seen this one before. —Maya Angelou

Prayer
The ordinary day is made sacred in you, this day belonging to this […]

Daily Prayer 365

Day 342
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Scripture
When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous.  —Proverbs 21:15

Wisdom
Joy, in part, is the justice we give ourselves.  —Drew Lanham

Prayer
Let the ordinary joy of this day define my worth, that I am treasured by you, a delight, your beloved. Amen. —The Reverend […]