Monthly Archives: August 2008

A Minister’s Prayer

Posted on August 19, 2008 by ashleealleycrawford

The Concluding Prayer of the Church that I read during the Midday Office today is one that I’m claiming. Here it is: O Lord my God, to you and your service I devote myself, body, soul, and spirit. Fill my … Continue reading →

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Vespers Prayer

Posted on August 13, 2008 by ashleealleycrawford

As if on cue, the concluding prayer for the Vespers reading for today reads like this: Drop thy still dews of quietness Till all our strivings cease; Take from our souls the strain and stress, And let our ordered lives … Continue reading →

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Changing Gears

Posted on August 9, 2008 by ashleealleycrawford

It seems that this is the time of year when I feel a little torn between the quiet “dog days” of summer and the busy “Fall Frenzy” of a new year. I’ve had quite a bit going on this summer … Continue reading →

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