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If you're like most parents, you're exhausted. Prayer feels out of reach. But you're not alone. With short, welcoming episodes, Liturgies for Parents invites parents like you to take a breath and find comfort in the prayers of another. Each week, you'll hear some scripture, a short prayer, and a gentle reminder of God's presence in your life from Kayla Craig, a mom of four and author of To Light Their Way: A Collection of Prayers & Liturgies for Parents. In a weary world, Liturgies for Paren ...
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A Prayer for the One Who Parents Alone
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Every March 21st, we celebrate Single Parents Day: a day set aside to honor the hard work and sacrifices of single parents who–for whatever reason–raise their children alone. If you are parenting alone, know that you are seen and you are not alone. For those of us who are not parenting alone, consider this an invitation to show up for your friends,…
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A Prayer for Living Out Faith (Inspired by St. Patrick)
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How much do you know about Saint Patrick, whose feast day we observe on March 17? Saint Patrick, a fifth century Christian missionary, is remembered for his humility, compassion, and commitment to spreading the message of Christ's love. His steadfast faith and dedication to service in the face of challenges and obstacles he encountered is something…
We often think of Lent as a time of doing without, but what would it look like if we intentionally added on? This week, we encourage you to incorporate creativity as you move through the Lenten season with your family. Join us as we come before the Maker God, asking for help to cultivate our children’s creative lives and to also be inspired by it. …
It is the season of Lent, a time for spiritual preparation and renewal. We join generations upon generations of Christians who have embarked on this forty-day journey, asking God to examine our hearts and help us to reorient ourselves toward Christ. This week, let us pray together for God to illuminate the way for us and for our children as we turn…
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A Prayer for Ash Wednesday
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The Lenten season begins with the sign of ashes—the fragility and uncertainty of human life. For this prayer for Ash Wednesday, we come to the God of dirt and dust who meets us in our humanity—in our everyday lives, work, and parenting. We ask for cleansed hearts and give thanks for compassionate, infinite love. You can check out Liturgies for Pare…
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A Prayer for Valentine's Day
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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. You can check out …
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A Prayer for Talking about Racism with Children
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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 suc…
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A Prayer for Faith & Doubt
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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 …
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 y…
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A Prayer for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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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 m…
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A Prayer for a God Who Does the Impossible
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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 …
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A Prayer for a God Who Lights the Way (Epiphany)
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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 Chr…
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A Prayer for the New Year
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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 …
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 Instagra…
This week, we mark the Feast Day of St. Nicholas of Myra, the real-life inspiration for Santa Claus. Known for his mercy and kindness, he gave away his inheritance to those on the margins. We pray that we would embody this generous spirit, modeling for our children a love that sees, embraces, and pours out in radical ways, big and small. You can ch…
Remember what holidays felt like as a child—the magic, the awe, and the tender hopefulness? This week, let us pray that Christ would reignite that wonder in us again and that the God of all things would illuminate the darkness in and around us. May we move through Advent with peace and celebration, with hearts open to our families and our communiti…
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A Prayer for Help in the Holidays
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Advent is here. This week, we want to soak in the anticipation of the season with two breath prayers. We invite you to pause with us, let wherever you are become a sacred space, and take a slow breath. As you navigate this time of year, which can be filled with heightened expectations and busy schedules, we hope you lean into the tenderness of Chri…
What if we considered gratitude as more than thankfulness, but as the tool that helps us move toward freedom? This week, we offer a simple breath prayer and a liturgy to help us cultivate a grateful heart. We hope it helps center you amidst the holiday bustle, reminding you of God’s faithfulness and all that is good and beautiful. You can check out…
It’s National Adoption Month. Whether you’re an adoptive parent, considering adoption, or know someone whose family story includes adoption, we invite you to pray along with us. This week, we come to God asking for help to see the glory of the children entrusted to us through adoption and honor the privilege of being part of their lives. You can ch…
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A Prayer for Voting (and Talking to Your Kids About Politics)
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November 8th is Election Day in the United States. As parents, we get to cultivate in our children a value for curiosity and love for our neighbor, and this can look like talking with our kids about politics. Join us this week for this prayer for voting, asking God for guidance as we cast our ballots and model for our children the values of God’s K…
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A Prayer for All Saints' Day
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We are part of a rich lineage of saints known and unknown. In honor of All Saints’ Day (November 1st), we consider the invitation God has for us parents as we reflect on the faithful lives of those who have gone before us. May you find comfort in the legacies of previous generations who have passed on, drawing wisdom from them as you show your chil…
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A Prayer for When You’re Afraid
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We all have certain fears, whether we’re a grown-up or a child. The world gives us a lot to be afraid of: the thought of monsters under the bed or real-life terrors that keep us up at night. This week, we offer a simple breath prayer for when we’re scared or anxious, as well as a prayer for the God of peace to be near us when our fears take hold. M…
We experience parenthood in cycles and seasons. They begin, end, and start anew, bringing different perspectives into focus, creating memories, and inspiring hope and gratitude for what has been and what will be. Join us this week for a prayer of giving thanks to the Maker of all things, who has been alongside our families and us through every seas…
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A Prayer for Our Daughters: International Day of the Girl
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October 11th marks International Day of the Girl, a day celebrated around the world to advocate for global equity for girls. This week, we share a prayer for the daughters and girls in our lives—as well as for moms, grandmothers, and aunts, for the little girls they once were. May we give thanks for the gift of raising daughters and seek to do our …
Heartwrenching headlines, parenting through a tough season, difficulties in the home, and more can cast more shadow than hope. If you’re experiencing doubt, know that you are not alone. This week, we come to the God who cares, asking for help in being honest with our doubts, strength in our weariness, and comfort in our aches. We hope it speaks to …
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A Prayer for Catching Your Breath
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This week, we’re taking the time to catch our breath—a sacred pause to reset and to feel more rooted as we navigate our own journeys of faith and raising children. We share a simple breath prayer you can use to be present with the Divine amidst the chaos, as well as a larger prayer asking God to help us hold space for hope and usher in refreshment …
You may have noticed that we’ve been away for the past couple of weeks, and there’s a reason: sick days. It can be difficult to see our children under the weather, with runny noses, achy bodies, and fevers that seem to last forever. Pray with us for the Creator of all bodies to give us hope as we tend to our little ones. You can check out Liturgies…
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A Prayer for Our Teachers
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As we settle into the school year, let us remember those who pour into our children and enrich their lives: teachers. This week, we pray for those who do so much unseen labor, lovingly cultivate hearts and minds, and continue to show up day after day so that our children may have the opportunity to learn in safe and encouraging spaces. May we rally…
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A Prayer for the School Year
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In the flurry of shopping lists, packing lunches, and arranging carpools, take a moment to pause with us to commission our children into their new school year. May they continue to discover what brings them joy, what sparks their curiosity, and what ignites their wonder as they learn, make friends, and connect with their teachers. We give thanks to…
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A Prayer for a Child Leaving Home
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August often signals a time of transition, especially for those of us who have older children leaving the nest. They carry the years of love and tender care poured into them. Let’s pray together that the God who goes before them will lead them through their next adventure—and that they will always know they have a home with us. You can check out Li…
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A Prayer for First Day of Preschool
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Having a child start preschool is an exciting and bittersweet transition. We celebrate our little ones starting a new journey full of friends, messy play, and magical exploration. This week, we hope you join us for this prayer and blessing for the first day of preschool for our children and their teachers. May God guide and delight you through this…
How easy it is to gloss over the everyday details around us when we’re preoccupied with the future: what our children want to be when they grow up, what they might want to study in college, and so on. Let’s take some time asking God to root us in the present so that we may notice and grow in openness to love more fully inside and outside of our hom…
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A Prayer for Big Questions
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Children seemingly never run out of questions—they brim with curiosity, seeking to learn and understand anything they can. What if we, too, let ourselves be curious like children and ask questions? This week, our prayer is for honoring that freedom to ask, imagine, and marvel and to find God in all of our wondering. You can check out Liturgies for …
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A Prayer for Growing Pains
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As parents, we experience the paradox of time: the long days and short years as our children go from newborns to teenagers seemingly overnight. For this episode, we’re offering a prayer for growing up, for us to embrace whatever season of parenting we’re in and for our children to know that our arms are always open and welcoming to them. You can ch…
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A Prayer for Summer Reading
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Have you paused to bask in the wonder of summer reading? For this episode, we share a prayer that expresses God’s presence in all of the details of soaking in books: from folded page corners to stories that open up entire worlds for our children. We hope it inspires you to see God the Author in new ways. You can check out Liturgies for Parents on I…
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A Prayer for Staying Awake
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We check out of our present reality in so many ways, like through short-term comforts and busy distractions. But what if we allowed God to wake us from our slumber? Pray with us that the One who illuminates may root us and give us eyes to see, so that we may better love our families, neighbors, communities, and the world. You can check out Liturgie…
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A Prayer for When Life Feels Chaotic
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For many of us right now, life feels chaotic. Whether it’s chasing after our children, managing summer schedules, chipping away at to-do lists, grieving the heaviness of the world, or all of the above, we can easily become disconnected from ourselves and God. Join us for this breath prayer to pause and recalibrate, and know that you and your family…
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A Prayer for Playing Together
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There is something about play that opens us up to wonder and receiving from our Creator. We see how children seem to understand this innately: their playing grounds them in the present and allows them to delight without rush. This week, pray with us that it may be so, that we take the time to slow down and experience some magic through play. Head o…
With Father’s Day coming up, we’re offering a prayer for fathers, holding space for all of the love, complexities, grief, and joy. We hope this prayer meets you where you are and that you experience the comfort of God as your heavenly father as you listen and pray. You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragem…
With the beginning of summer, we invite you to pray with us for childlike wonder and reminders of the Creator of all seasons. We reflect on Psalm 104:19 and Genesis 8:22, verses that tell of God’s constant presence with us. May this be an encouragement to you as you enter this time of year with your family. You can check out Liturgies for Parents o…
With the end of the school year, we want to pause and offer a prayer to mark this transition. Join us in giving thanks, looking back on what was, and asking for compassion and curiosity for the world and all who live in it. You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light …
More than 400,000 children are in foster care in the United States. May is National Foster Care Month, and for this episode, we’ll be reflecting on God as a loving parent through Psalm 86:15. Even if foster care is not part of your journey, we invite you to pray with us for the caregivers and children whose stories include it. You can check out Lit…
Hearing God doesn’t require us to be in just the right environment and under the perfect conditions. What if we asked to hear God in the ordinary or unexpected? This episode, we read from John 10:27 and offer a prayer for hearing the One who is present in all of the details of our everyday. You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for m…
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A Prayer for When You Need Hope
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Breath prayers give us a moment of pause and centering without the pressure of coming up with a bunch of pretty words. Join us for this episode as we meditate on Psalm 37:3-6 and share a breath prayer to help you focus your body and mind on the One who gives you each gorgeous breath. We hope that with this prayer, you feel a little more rooted and …
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A Prayer for the Overwhelmed
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Feeling overwhelmed by parenting with all of the distractions and heaviness of a weary world? For our first episode, we’re offering A Prayer for the Overwhelmed (which can also be found on page 94 of To Light Their Way). Join us for this prayer for peace, strength for the day, and hope for tomorrow as we’re in the thick of parenting. May this time …
Don’t have the words to pray? Now you do. If you're like most parents, you're exhausted. Prayer feels out of reach. But you're not alone. With short, welcoming episodes, Liturgies for Parents invites parents like you to take a breath and find comfort in the prayers of another. Each week, you'll hear some scripture, a short prayer, and a gentle remi…
