A little bit of rain and a whole lot of praying in place

Dear Family of  Love and Pilgrims on Our Journey,

I was reluctant to walk with the weather the way it has been today with the rain and all. So I decided we would stay home and pray in place and enjoy keeping warm. Tonight our prayers will be as varied as the weather. This week instead of doing a mini-walk, I would like you all to go outside if  you can and take a look at your neighborhood and city streets and take a look for unsafe conditions and report them to the correct officials. Take a notebook  with you in the car if you see something unsettling. There is no time like the present to start alerting your city officials. I would even suggest taking a look at your most traveled paths, where you do business,  and yes even where you worship. 

                                      This Week's Prayer Cycle

Prayers for troubled nations: Syria, Ukraine, and South Sudan, 
For those who suffer from addiction and those who love and care for them.
We pray for all those who are addiction treatment specialists.
We pray for those who have lost their lives from substance abuse remembering Phillip Seymour Hoffman and all those like him.
We pray for those who continue to grieve.
We pray for our children and adults who battle diabetes.
We pray for those awaiting diagnosis and test results of any kind.
For the victims of violence and abuse.
For those discerning vocations and those seeking new avenues of employment.
For rain and may it continue.
For those who travel either long or short distances.
For peace in God's world and an end to violence and terror.
For all of our family members including our pets.
For all medical professionals
For our government at all levels.
For those with chronic illnesses and pain and autoimmune disorders!
For our family and all of our most vulnerable and fragile members.

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Dear Lord,

We give thanks for the rain in California and pray that you will continue to shower our land with more rain.

We pray for all those who remember Phillip Seymour Hoffman, his family and all of the Phillip Seymour Hoffman's of this world that they may receive the help they need.

We pray for those who do not understand the pain abuse and assault brings . Open their hearts to have empathy for those who have been abused and assaulted and may they learn to be compassionate and loving.

We pray for all those who are in hospice and those who provide hospice ministries.

We pray for our elderly family members who live at home, assisted living, and extended care facilities.

Lord help us to be agents of change in your world by being hope bearers, peace makers,bringers of joy, and loving members of your family.

For all those who learn differently and are challenged daily in their lives. Remembering those with special disabilities.

We pray for all those who teach and those who learn.

That we may communicate more effectively and  respond more responsively. 

We pray for those who are treated as invisible and outcast that they may be brought to light and brought into your loving circle.

With special intention for women, children, domestic violence victims, and those who have been subject to hate crimes and human trafficking. 

For those who are homeless, hungry and those who haven't a secure place to shelter for the night.

For all those who are out biking, skateboarding, walking and those who haven't any other form of transportation, during the evening and night time hours. We pray for their safety O, Lord.

We pray for all those who continue to live in the severe weather worn areas of the country.

We pray for the safety of all Winter Olympians traveling to Sochi

We pray for the LGBTQ community as they battle for equality and acceptance and the courage to live authentically the way God made them to be.

We offer prayers on behalf of_______________________________

We pray for ______________________________________

We give thanks for_________________________________________

We Celebrate this day in honor of__________________________________

We remember those in the Thin Places especially,____________________________

We offer these our prayers, thanksgivings, celebrations, and remembrances in Jesus' name. Amen.

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That's all for this evening! My feet are itching to walk tomorrow! I love you and hope you all have a blessed and restful remainder of your weekend.

Love and peace of mind and in thanksgiving for you!

Sara

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