Liturgies for Hope: Sixty Prayers for the Highs, the Lows, and Everything in Between
Ebook
ECPA BESTSELLER - Sixty contemporary, comforting liturgies that break through the chaos of modern life to offer a time-tested message of hope for readers navigating fear, burnout, loneliness, and other worries.
"Powerful, prayerful poetry covering topics that are at once universal but also timely in their particularity" Christie Purifoy, author of Placemaker
Remind us, Jesus, that You lay sleeping in the boat, in the middle of the storm at sea. You are neither surprised nor distressed by the mounting chaos. You are not a God who panics.
When writers Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore were inspired to create an anchor of hope for their own local community, they moved forward by turning to the past, to a time when Christians looked at the collapsing world around them and resolved to offer something beautiful - something true - through poetic prayers.
The stunning result is Liturgies for Hope, an original collection of modern liturgies reminiscent of past generations of faith. Designed to awaken your prayer life, the entries in this gentle guideexplore experiences such as
- feeling burned-out and soul-weary
- embracing the mystery of faith
- receiving the kindness of others
- struggling with secret shame
- bursting with thanksgiving
With Scripture references for every prayer, Liturgies for Hope is both timeless and ideal for this moment, offering words to express our longings, shore up our prayers, and reorient our souls.
Deeply uplifting, this beautiful collection of 60 comforting prayers for modern life will help readers speak to the God who knows them, supports them, and see that whatever their circumstances there is always more hope to be had.
A modern and comforting collection of 60 beautifully written prayers. Perfect for daily inspiration - each prayer quiets daily fears, anxiety and stresses, reminding seekers and faithful alike of God's promise. Featuring a foreword by Jon Tyson, Pastor of Church of the City, New York.
Contents
i. FAITH 1
A Liturgy for Those Who Don’t Pray 3
A Liturgy for Those Wrestling with God 7
A Liturgy for Those Deconstructing Their Faith 10
A Liturgy for Those Who Have Been Hurt by the Church 14
A Liturgy for Those Embracing the Mystery of Faith 17
A Liturgy for Those Who Worship the Wrong Thing 20
A Liturgy for Those Struggling with Secret Sin 23
A Liturgy for Those Who Have Been Complicit in Injustice 26
ii. VOCATION 29
A Liturgy for Those Who Don’t Love Their Job 31
A Liturgy for Paying Bills When There’s Not Enough Money 34
A Liturgy for Gardening 37
A Liturgy for Learning a New Skill 39
A Liturgy for Those Working Through the Night 41
A Liturgy for Those Who Are Too Busy 43
A Liturgy for Creativity 45
A Liturgy for Caregivers 48
iii. HEALTH 51
A Liturgy for Those Worried for Their Physical Health 53
A Liturgy for Those Prone to Binging 55
A Liturgy for Fasting 58
A Liturgy for a Lunch Break 61
A Liturgy for Going on a Walk 63
A Liturgy for Falling Asleep 66
A Liturgy for Those Who Wake in the Night 69
A Liturgy for Those Deprived of Touch 71
iv. RELATIONSHIPS 75
A Liturgy for Friendship 77
A Liturgy for Feeling Butterfl ies Around Someone 79
A Liturgy for Loving Someone Who Doesn’t Love You Back 81
A Liturgy for Saying Goodbye 84
A Liturgy for Showing Kindness to Strangers 88
A Liturgy for Those Concerned for Loved Ones 91
A Liturgy for Those Without Words to Comfort Others 94
A Liturgy for Those Struggling to Forgive 97
A Liturgy for Those Contemplating a Breakup 100
v. WONDER 103
A Liturgy for Those Looking for Joy 105
A Liturgy for Those Who Haven’t Belly Laughed Recently 108
A Liturgy for Commuting 111
A Liturgy for a Road Trip 114
A Liturgy for Those in Need of a Good Cry 117
A Liturgy for Giving Thanks 120
A Liturgy for Generosity 123
A Liturgy for Those Who Are Homesick 126
vi. MYSTERY 129
A Liturgy for Waiting for a Dream to Come True 131
A Liturgy for a Disappointment 135
A Liturgy for Empty Space 137
A Liturgy for the Fear of Missing Out 140
A Liturgy for Waves of Grief 143
A Liturgy for Those Who Don’t Know How to Help 146
A Liturgy for Letting Go of Your Younger Self 148
A Liturgy for Those Who Can’t Be Good Enough 151
A Liturgy for the Aftermath of a Crisis 154
vii. CONFESSION 157
A Liturgy for Perfectionists 159
A Liturgy for Jealousy 162
A Liturgy for Those Who Feel Self- Conscious 165
A Liturgy for Those Battling Fear 168
A Liturgy for a Lonely Evening 170
A Liturgy for Those Who Feel Forgotten 172
A Liturgy for Those Who Feel Like Something Bad Is About to Happen 175
A Liturgy for the Morning After a Bad Decision 178
A Liturgy for Those Consumed by Media 181
A Liturgy for the Unfaithful 183
ACKNOWLEDMENTS 185
"It's hard to put into words just how much this book means to me. I found these prayers (or perhaps they found me) at the time I needed them the most. Like the friends of the poor soul who lay crippled on his mat, they have faithfully and delicately carried me, cared for me, and lowered me into the presence of the Healer. Audrey and Elizabeth have done incredible work here; they have spoken into the chaos with words of peace, poetically crafted and pastorally given. I am so grateful for these prayers."
"As someone who has spent many hours praying, here's what I've come to realize: it's still very hard to do. One of the best gifts that has helped me develop my life with God is the prayers and liturgies of others. I often need the words of others to help me form my own words. This is what Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore do for us in this needed book. They offer beautiful words to help us access the longings of our souls and bring them to God. If you're looking for a jumpstart to your spiritual life, start here."
"This is a marvelous book. I am not surprised it emerged from one of the urban epicenters of our global pandemic - of course this fierce hope would grow in such a place and such a season. Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore weave rich Scriptural imagery into powerful, prayerful poetry covering topics that are at once universal but also timely in their particularity. The liturgical pronouns shift between we, you, and I in a way that is spacious and welcoming. Best of all, this book compelled even this solitary reader to reach out to her friends; these are liturgies that simply must be prayed in the company of others."
"Liturgies for Hope will be a trusted companion for those who struggle to find words for the cry of their hearts. In this book, Audrey and Elizabeth encourage us to lay our deepest requests before the Lord as a humble act of worship. This collection of prayers stirred my heart's a ection for Christ by reminding me of the strong hope we have in Him."
- Title: Liturgies for Hope: Sixty Prayers for the Highs, the Lows, and Everything in Between
- Authors: Audrey Elledge, E. Ray Moore
- Publisher: Form
- Print Publication Date: 2022
- Logos Release Date: 2022
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9780281087662, 9780281087655, 0281087652, 0281087660
- Resource ID: LLS:9780281087662
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-02-27T09:09:34Z