Faith Lutheran - Elma, WA

09/07/2026

God of work and rest, bless the labor of our hands, strengthen those who are weary, protect those whose work places them at risk, and lead us toward justice for all who labor. Amen.

09/05/2026

September is Self-Care Awareness Month.

For those who spend their days caring for others, for those who carry responsibilities no one else sees, for those who keep showing up even when they are weary, we pray.

God of compassion, remind us that we, too, are worthy of care.

Give us permission to rest when we are tired, to ask for help when the load is too heavy, to set down what is not ours to carry, and to receive the same grace we so freely offer others.

Teach us that rest is not selfish,
that tending to our own needs does not diminish our love for our neighbor, and that even those called to serve need moments to simply be.

May we care for ourselves with the same tenderness we hope to bring to the world.

Amen.

08/25/2026

If it doesn’t look like Jesus, don’t call it Christianity.

08/19/2026

Too often, in our attempts to change people...
we fail. It's really not our job. We can help...
people find their way... sometimes...
The best we can do is Love people...
Kyrie eleison...

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

The thief beside Jesus had no opportunity to rebuild his reputation or present a record of good works. He turned toward Christ with what little time remained, and grace met him there.

Our hope rests in Jesus, not in our ability to make ourselves worthy. Continue the reflection with our free weekly devotional through the link in our bio.

08/10/2026

Compassion is more than a warm feeling. It notices, listens again, moves closer, and chooses what is right even when no one is watching.

Ask God to show you one person who may need to be seen today. Our free weekly devotional offers more mindful faith practices through the link in our bio.