Liturgies for Hope: Sixty Prayers to Help You Lay Down Your Fears: Meditations

Liturgies for Hope: Sixty Prayers to Help You Lay Down Your Fears: Meditations

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  • Author：Audrey Elledge
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Lindsey McAlister ，

This book will be one that I refer back to when I need comforting words that soothe and restore。 Audrey and Elizabeth's eloquent writing often found me smiling back at it while a simultaneous warmth and peace rushed through me。 This book will be one that I refer back to when I need comforting words that soothe and restore。 Audrey and Elizabeth's eloquent writing often found me smiling back at it while a simultaneous warmth and peace rushed through me。 。。。more

Steph Cherry ，

I bought ten copies。

Gea ，

A wonderful compilation of liturgies on various topics to meditate on and use for prayer。 Keep this book close for those times you need comfort and hope。

Christine ，

Liturgies of Hope is just as beautiful as its title suggests。 With gentle poetry， these liturgies speak to the soul and invite readers forward into deeper conversations with the Lord。 They're a starting place for honest conversations and laying ourselves bare before God， seeing His goodness and enoughness in our hard places。 There's nothing hidden from Him anyway， so we might as well bring it all to the One who can shoulder it; we certainly can't thrive in it alone。 This volume is more of a refe Liturgies of Hope is just as beautiful as its title suggests。 With gentle poetry， these liturgies speak to the soul and invite readers forward into deeper conversations with the Lord。 They're a starting place for honest conversations and laying ourselves bare before God， seeing His goodness and enoughness in our hard places。 There's nothing hidden from Him anyway， so we might as well bring it all to the One who can shoulder it; we certainly can't thrive in it alone。 This volume is more of a reference book or devotional， read in bits and pieces， not quite a read-through， but it's a gem nonetheless and I'm delighted to have had the opportunity to review it。 I trust it will bless all who travel its pages。 。。。more

Faith ，

It is poignant to encounter written prayers， liturgies， or poems that put to words your own experiences， letting you know you are not alone as you process disparate things。 LITURGIES FOR HOPE offers sixty new prayers co-written by Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore; the idea came to them in March 2020 as they considered how to counter the fear and darkness in the shadow of COVID-19。 The book is grouped into sections of Faith， Vocation， Health， Relationships， Wonder， Mystery， and Confession。 With It is poignant to encounter written prayers， liturgies， or poems that put to words your own experiences， letting you know you are not alone as you process disparate things。 LITURGIES FOR HOPE offers sixty new prayers co-written by Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore; the idea came to them in March 2020 as they considered how to counter the fear and darkness in the shadow of COVID-19。 The book is grouped into sections of Faith， Vocation， Health， Relationships， Wonder， Mystery， and Confession。 Within those categories， you can find liturgies for our current time: for those who are deconstructing their faith， who have been complicit in injustice， who don't love their job， who are learning a new skill， for those who are too busy， for those waking in the night。 The authors put much thought and consideration into the prayers。 Some don't feel obvious that they would be included， topics I wouldn't have brainstormed， but I'm so grateful they are present and ready to be discovered， such as liturgies for those deprived of touch， for those prone to binging， for those who are commuting， for those in need of a good cry。Each liturgy ends with a list of the biblical groundings they pulled from to write these wide-ranging liturgies。 I can imagine this being a welcome reference as I look to offer words in a range of situations， whether for my own encouragement or to offer to a friend。（I received a digital ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review。） 。。。more

Nia Ita ，

This book is the refreshing reset this world is in desperate need of。 Everywhere we look， it feels like there is atrocity after atrocity。 It is easy to become anxious and hopeless， but these prayers sow a seed of faith in the areas we need it most （and even in some of the areas we didn't realize we did need it）。 It is divided into six "categories" or chapters with different themed prayers under each one。 1） Faith2） Vocation3） Health4） Relationships5） Wonder6） Mystery7） ConfessionSome of the pray This book is the refreshing reset this world is in desperate need of。 Everywhere we look， it feels like there is atrocity after atrocity。 It is easy to become anxious and hopeless， but these prayers sow a seed of faith in the areas we need it most （and even in some of the areas we didn't realize we did need it）。 It is divided into six "categories" or chapters with different themed prayers under each one。 1） Faith2） Vocation3） Health4） Relationships5） Wonder6） Mystery7） ConfessionSome of the prayers that surprised me most but I found myself sitting with included liturgies for those in need of a good cry， those who don't pray， those who have been hurt by the church， those consumed by media， and those with fear of missing out。 These are just a few。 This book is chock-full of gems and a great resource for any faith-based collection。 （I was able to read this book as a free electronic reader's copy via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review） 。。。more

Karen Roberts ，

The chaos and turmoil resulting from COVID-19， disturbing headlines， isolation， and New York City's upheaval stirred Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore to write poetic prayers of hope。 They partnered with their church， Church of the City New York， to publish them online。 The response was overwhelming， and the vision for Liturgies for Hope: Sixty Prayers for the Highs， Lows， and Everything in Between was born。My idea of liturgy changed because of this collection of Scripture-based and personalize The chaos and turmoil resulting from COVID-19， disturbing headlines， isolation， and New York City's upheaval stirred Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore to write poetic prayers of hope。 They partnered with their church， Church of the City New York， to publish them online。 The response was overwhelming， and the vision for Liturgies for Hope: Sixty Prayers for the Highs， Lows， and Everything in Between was born。My idea of liturgy changed because of this collection of Scripture-based and personalized prayers。 While I did not grow up in a church that I thought practiced liturgy， I remember that we had responsive readings and recited the Apostles' Creed。 And the worship songs we sing today may be considered a form of liturgy。 Beautiful， poetic prayers address faith， vocation， health， relationships， wonder， mystery， and confession。 Scriptures are listed for each prayer。 This book could easily be used as a Bible study on how to pray the Scriptures。 Thank you to Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore for transforming the trials of the past several years into hope-filled beauty。I received an Advance Review Copy of this book from NetGalley and Waterbrook & Multnomah for my honest review。 。。。more

Esther ，

This is a fantastic collection of prayers。 I appreciate how each one includes many Bible verse references for what was included in the prayer。 I love how these liturgies help us put our thoughts and feelings into words。 I know that， of course， the Holy Spirit intercedes for us， but just as praying the Psalms gives us words， these liturgies are applicable to our modern life and struggles。I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley。 I was not required to give a positive re This is a fantastic collection of prayers。 I appreciate how each one includes many Bible verse references for what was included in the prayer。 I love how these liturgies help us put our thoughts and feelings into words。 I know that， of course， the Holy Spirit intercedes for us， but just as praying the Psalms gives us words， these liturgies are applicable to our modern life and struggles。I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley。 I was not required to give a positive review。 。。。more

Natalyn ，

“Liturgies for Hope” by Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore is a beautiful collection of prayers for those times when you just can’t find the words to say。 This book covers all kinds of topics and seems to have a prayer for every mood and every season。 Overall， it is a wonderful and encouraging collection。Throughout my faith walk， I’ve never been one for books of prayers。 I used to feel like they were vain repetitions or at least insincere prayers said without much thought by readers。 Now， as I’v “Liturgies for Hope” by Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore is a beautiful collection of prayers for those times when you just can’t find the words to say。 This book covers all kinds of topics and seems to have a prayer for every mood and every season。 Overall， it is a wonderful and encouraging collection。Throughout my faith walk， I’ve never been one for books of prayers。 I used to feel like they were vain repetitions or at least insincere prayers said without much thought by readers。 Now， as I’ve grown， I see the merit in these kinds of books。 For the moments when you don’t have the words。 For the moments when your heart aches。 For the times when you’ve drained your own tank。 Not something to be relied on， but a tool to use when needed。Elledge and Moore have created a beautiful collection of prayers， perfect for the modern age we live in。 They remind us that there are and should be prayers for every moment， every season， and every age。 And even in the moments we are most ashamed of our choices or our actions there are prayers for that， too。Overall， this book was a 5 star read for me。 If you could use some inspiration or encouragement in your prayer life， I would highly recommend checking this one out。Thanks to NetGalley and Waterbrook & Multnomah for this ARC in exchange for my honest review！ You can pick up this book on November 1st！ 。。。more

Jill ，

This is a lovely book of pre-written prayers that cover just about any struggle you might be facing in your faith journey。 It would fit in well to any devotion plan whether you are part of a church that practices liturgy or not。 Highly recommended。I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and Netgalley for the purpose of review。

Sarah ，

The prayers in this book are so relatable and cover a wide range of topics。 This would be a wonderful book to come back to again and again。I received an ARC from NetGalley。 The book will be released on November 1， 2022。

Su Thor ，

Ladies （Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore）， I love this book。 All Ministers should be given this as an induction gift。 It touches on all the areas that we work in/with。 I am truly blessed by reading these words。 Your prayers are a gift from God。 I especially like the 'A liturgy of the Morning after a bad decision' - how often have we all had to make decisions and then in our opinion we make a bad choice and we agonise over it。 You remind us that we are human but more importantly you give us the Ladies （Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore）， I love this book。 All Ministers should be given this as an induction gift。 It touches on all the areas that we work in/with。 I am truly blessed by reading these words。 Your prayers are a gift from God。 I especially like the 'A liturgy of the Morning after a bad decision' - how often have we all had to make decisions and then in our opinion we make a bad choice and we agonise over it。 You remind us that we are human but more importantly you give us the words to release our feelings of anxiety and you remind us that God uses all situations。 Most of the time our bad decisions are ultimately used by God when we give them up to Him。 How often have we all woken in the night and felt we ought to pray but don't know what to pray for - you give us words to get us started。 Prayer for the Carer who is often alone and at their wits end。 There is so much in this book。 It was a delight to read。 Once I'd started I just had to read it the who way through。 I know I will revisit。 If you are looking for a book on practical prayer - look no further that this book。 Thank you NetGalley and ARC for allowing me to read this book in exchange for this review。 。。。more

Kaitlyn Bouchillon ，

Fresh。 Hope-full。 Honest。 This collection of liturgies， split into seven sections （faith， vocation， health， relationships， wonder， mystery， and confession） is one you'll want to have on your shelf and on your phone， too， so the words are more likely to be nearby as you go about your day， run errands， or travel。 I read an ARC via digital format and will absolutely be （happily） pre-ordering so I can return to it again and again。 Here's a small sampling of liturgies （one from each section） you'll f Fresh。 Hope-full。 Honest。 This collection of liturgies， split into seven sections （faith， vocation， health， relationships， wonder， mystery， and confession） is one you'll want to have on your shelf and on your phone， too， so the words are more likely to be nearby as you go about your day， run errands， or travel。 I read an ARC via digital format and will absolutely be （happily） pre-ordering so I can return to it again and again。 Here's a small sampling of liturgies （one from each section） you'll find within the pages:A Liturgy for Those Who Have Been Hurt by the ChurchA Liturgy for Paying Bills When There's Not Enough MoneyA Liturgy for a Lunch BreakA Liturgy for Feeling Butterflies Around SomeoneA Liturgy for Those Looking for JoyA Liturgy for a DisappointmentA Liturgy for Those Consumed by Media5 stars。 Please， write another。 。。。more

Fran ，

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC！ I can’t wait to buy a physical copy - I know it’s one I’ll pick up often。 For anyone that loves Every Moment Holy， this is a necessary addition to the collection 🤍🥳

Amanda amandaewriting ，

Liturgies for Hope is a book of prayers written by two women in New York City in the midst of the tragic happenings of the COVID-19 pandemic。 The liturgies quickly began to minister to their church family as they sought to put words to the fears， hopes and longings people were facing—which relates not just to this trial but all areas of life。 I always appreciate books of pre-written prayers。 Like the Book of Common Prayer and collections such as McKelvey’s Every Moment Holy， they can help give u Liturgies for Hope is a book of prayers written by two women in New York City in the midst of the tragic happenings of the COVID-19 pandemic。 The liturgies quickly began to minister to their church family as they sought to put words to the fears， hopes and longings people were facing—which relates not just to this trial but all areas of life。 I always appreciate books of pre-written prayers。 Like the Book of Common Prayer and collections such as McKelvey’s Every Moment Holy， they can help give us a voice when we lack the words to express our hearts to God in prayer at certain moments in our lives， as well as help us pray in unison with others。Liturgies of Hope is one of these collections。 The book provides expressions of prayer for those needing the words to describe their yearnings when words are failing them， or even to give prayerful words to those who never realized they wanted or needed them。I like how the book can be utilized by simply looking into the table of contents and choosing a prayer based on a need you， your family， or the community has at the moment， joining then to pray either alone or together as you seek God。 The prayers are listed by category: Faith， Vocation， Health， Relationships， Wonder， Mystery， and Confession。A few examples of liturgies you will find include:- A Liturgy for Those Who Have Been Hurt by the Church- A Liturgy for Those Who Are Too Busy- A Liturgy for Those Without Words to Comfort Others- A Liturgy for the Fear of Missing Out- A Liturgy for Letting Go of Your Younger Self- A Liturgy for Going on a WalkThe liturgies contained in the book are filled with poetic words that will help you reflect deeply and pray honestly。 What a beautiful collection！ I definitely look forward to having a physical copy to pray with。 I received a review copy of this book for free from Netgalley， and I am leaving this review voluntarily。 All opinions are my own。 。。。more

Tamara Robson ，

John O’Donohue wrote To Bless the Space Between Us and I can’t tell you what a gift those words have been to me - a place to find words when there aren’t any。 But this little book？ Liturgies for Hope is another book I know I will come back to regularly to find words， to find comfort， to find hope。What a gift。（e-ARC provided by Netgalley for review）

Rachael ，

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC。 A beautiful collection of liturgies for the strange times we find ourselves that are also somehow timeless。 I’d give a copy of this to any of my friends，

Audrey Elledge ，

Had to。 😉