# @breyeschow on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-04-14T22:40:12.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bruce Reyes-Chow (@breyeschow) — https://gondola.cc/breyeschow

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In Times of Dread #LetUsPray*: A Weekly Centering Prayer for These Turbulent Times

In Times of Dread #LetUsPray

Let us Pray —

God, why does your creation do what we do?
Why do we let the pursuit of wealth drive us?
Why do we choose violence in response to conflict?
Why are our egos so fragile?
Why can't we forgive?
Why do we hate?
Answer us, O God.

God, our spirits are filled with discouragement and dread
we kill so easily, even as we plan to kill again
we ignore the suffering that we cause others
we let hatred and power eat away at our souls
we begin to believe there is nothing we can do
and we do this at the feet of Empire

God, Empire thrives on our anguish
but we know that Empire clutches to power
when that power is threatened.
we know that Empire lashes out
when its life is coming to an end
and we know that Empire will not last
because the ways of Empire are not Yours

God, when we are feeling disheartened
sit with us in our discouragement and dread
let us embrace new life when we are able
let us see those around us who scream to be seen
let us show love and share power
and call us into holy collaboration with You

For these things we pray.

— AMEN

*#LetUsPray is a way that I stay anchored amidst the turmoil of the day via The Amalgamation Newsletter at www.reyes-chow.com. For paid subscribers, I also offer some liturgical resources and sermon prompts based on the week's readings from The Revised Common Lectionary and/or The Narrative Lectionary.

Each offering is written on Wednesday and published on Thursday, allowing me to focus on current events or issues. To Subscribe, see the Link in Bio or visit: https://bit.ly/AmalgamationSubscribe

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bruce Reyes-Chow | @breyeschow | https://gondola.cc/breyeschow | Writer/Author |

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