John W. Stevens

#haikuprayers2026 #lent2026 #change

I’m praying for change.
For others, God; not for me.
I need to change, too.

I need to change, too.
This is not a quick change act.
You’re very patient.

You’re very patient.
I see the “others,” and cringe.
I’m praying I’ll change.

#haikuprayers2026 #lent2026 #live

Coming at You live:
The Living Word; Grace infused.
Love redeems the world.

#haikuprayers2026 #lent2026 #respond

Angels cared for You!
We’re called to respond as well.
Outcast and Stranger.

#haikuprayers2026 #ashwednesday

Ink smears my left hand
Ashen Cross smeared on forehead
My humanity

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The world is spinning.
I am barely holding on.
God, Ground me in Grace.

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Sun has not crested.
Jack-in-the-Box Shadows hide.
God says, “I’m with you!”

Transfigured or not.
Soul beaming or feeling crushed
God says, “I’m with you!”

Joy Overflowing
Tears ready to flow down cheeks.
God says, “I’m with you!”

#haikuprayers2026

You, my friend, are loved.
Grace upon Grace upon Grace.
Every. Single. Day!

#haikuprayers2026

Nearing end of day.
Realized I haven’t yet prayed.
Gratitude rising!

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Your powerful voice
which is fueled by compassion
rises from Your heart!

Your powerful voice
cries out to the powerful:
Let our people go!

Your powerful voice,
given strength by the Spirit,
lifts our neighbors up!

#haikuprayers2026 #repray

Transfigure my heart
so it shines brightly as You
and changes the world.

#haikuprayers2026

“Don’t read the comments!”
God, I read them once again.
Clean my heart, O’ God.

#haikuprayer2026 #repray

You approach; I shrink
I expect shame upon shame.
Nope! Grace upon Grace.

#haikuprayers2026 #minnesota #noice

We believe our eyes.
Body of Christ rises up,
Protecting neighbors!

#haikuprayers2026

Tree tops are swaying.
Holy Wind moving the Earth.
Raise us up to act.

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Panic is rising.
Hope seems so far away, God.
Help me wait for You.

#haikuprayers2026 #repray

One single ray of light
Fractured color unites us
Rainbow belonging

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We are different.
Everyone is Unique.
Created with Love.

#haikuprayers2026

I’m looking for hope.
Light dispels all the shadows.
Joy fills up my heart.

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The call is simple:
Love God. Love your neighbor. The end.
Help me act it out!!

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Break bread with neighbor.
Add chairs to lengthen table.
God says, “You belong!”

#haikuprayera2026

These Strangers are linked
By their shared humanity.
God, help us see this!

#haikuprayers2026

Baptismal Waters
Combined with the tears I shed
Calling me to act.

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My Community
Strength in our diversity.
You are part of me.

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God, this has to stop.
Your body is being killed.
Your name said in vain.

Your name said in vain,
Naming humans, “Illegals.”
Those You created.

Those You created:
They are not Dispensable.
God, give us courage!

#haikuprayers2026

Renee Nicole Good
Alex Jeffery Pretti
“Jesus began to weep.”

#haikuprayers2026

I feel hate rising.
Give me the peace You promise.
Love will conquer all.

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We rise together.
Christ’s body loving the world.
Standing against hate.

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Thankful for this breath
Breathe in; breathe out; and repeat.
You help calm myself.