Tag Archives: hope

Praying for Confidence

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Michael Summers

The Psalm that inspired me most when I started reading through the Bible regularly as a twelve-year-old several decades ago was Psalm 27. Its first words sparked confidence in a gangly, unsure preteen, and continue to do so for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers from Psalms | Tagged confidence, COVID-19, election, faith, hope, pandemic, Prayer, Psalm 27, restore the soul of America, trust, worship | Leave a comment

A Prayer for 2021

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Michael Summers

As a chaotic 2020 nears its end, I invite you to reflect on seven petitions from a psalm of David, Psalm 25. These ancient words still resonate, for they speak our pleas as we reflect on the year just past … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers from Psalms | Tagged 2020, 2021, christianity, confidence, faithfulness, fear, health, hope, Lament, masks, Prayer, Psalm 25 | Leave a comment

A Prayer that We Will Find our Security in God

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Michael Summers

Originally posted on Call for Fire Seminar:
Fifteen years ago, the fabric of security in which Americans had wrapped themselves was ripped away as hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania. Our…

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged elections, fear, hope, Prayer, security | Leave a comment

Prayer about a Father’s Hope

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Michael Summers

Originally posted on Call for Fire Seminar:
I preached about “A Father’s Hope” this past Sunday. Drawing from Isaiah chapters 7-9, I discussed how Isaiah’s sons participated in his ministry and became part of his message. As Isaiah proclaimed his…

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged conspiracy theory, courage, hope, Jesus, Prayer | Leave a comment

Pray for the Survivors on Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Michael Summers

Memories of bereaved mothers, fathers, wives, and husbands me haunt me on Memorial Day. I recall being a part of next-of-kin notifications after soldiers or family members died. As a Chaplain, I rarely told the grieving, often disbelieving widow, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged chaplaincy, forgiveness, gold star families, grief, hope, Lament, Memorial Day, next of kin notification, Prayer | 2 Comments

Praying when Doors Close

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Michael Summers

What do we pray when our spirits are crushed, when circumstances force us to change direction and formulate new plans? Five years ago on January 21st, my day began with a phone call that informed me that my older son … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1 Chronicles 17, faith, grief, hope, King David, Lament, mourning, recovery, spirituality | 1 Comment

Prayer While the Snow Falls

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Michael Summers

The winds are roaring outside and the snow is falling. Forecasts call for the snow to continue for the next five hours with the winds reaching forty-five miles per hour. As I watch the storm build, I reflect on verses … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers from Psalms | Tagged christianity, grief, hope, life, Pentecost, Peter, Prayer, Psalm 16, relationships, religion, snow, sorrow, Spiritual Formation, spiritual warfare, storms of life | Leave a comment

Prayer in Response to a School Shooting

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Michael Summers

The recent school shooting in Florida captured our nation’s attention. We learned in horror of lives lost far too soon. Families still mourn and struggle to comprehend what they have lost. Many have responded for increased gun control because of … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers from Psalms | Tagged christianity, fairness, faith, fake news, ftruth, grief, hope, justice, life, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, mental health, Prayer, Psalm 70, reconciliation, relationships, school shootings, shedding of innocent blood | 1 Comment

A Prayer for Awareness of God’s Love

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Michael Summers

“Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous!” Psalm 33 begins with that call to song and thanksgiving to the God who created and sustains the universe. The psalmist praises God’s creative power. He describes God’s character – God … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers from Psalms | Tagged christianity, faith, fear, God, hope, love, love of God, paience, Pearl Harbor, Prayer, Psalm 33, relationships, religion, salvation, submission | Leave a comment

Thanking God for His Wonderful Deeds

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Michael Summers

The Thanksgiving holiday season has arrived in the United States, preceded ironically by shootings in churches as well as a concert venue and numerous accusations of sexual harassment or assault against well-known entertainers or politicians. The possibility of nuclear war … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged christianity, covenant, faith, fear, glorifying God, God, God who sees, good news, grace, gratitude, hope, joy, Prayer, Psalm 9, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment