Monday, April 28, 2014

Praying in place and a reminder that we all need to be mindful





Dear Family of Love and Pilgrims on Our Journey,

Tonight we prayed in place because I had an important conference call tonight at  7:00 p.m. PDT and that conflicted with our usual prayer walking. Tonight I ask that we all begin knitting a tight prayer circle around all areas of our country that are plagued by sever weather. Let us be at prayer.


God we pray for all those who are in the paths of severe weather throughout our country and around the world. We pray for our family members who are in danger and especially those who have lost their lives, property, and livelihoods. 

We pray for sound governance throughout the world and that there may be peace on the earth and that all wars, violence, and injustice may cease.

We pray for a climate of mindfulness and that we may not walk in a fog but clear headed and with clear vision to see what is happening in our worldwide neighborhood 
and that we may see God in each other's eyes. We pray that we may not pass people by on the road and may we always recognize Jesus in the least of these.

We pray for those who are struggling to find employment all over the world and that jobs may be well paying and permanent.   

We pray for all those who are in transition at any stage of life. We pray for all of our young people who are being promoted in school, those graduating, those retiring, and those discerning vocations to ministry and new life paths.

We pray for all of us who are learning to deal with a new normal in our health situation. We pray for those who are ill in whatever place the healing process they may find themselves.

We pray  for all those who work to keep us safe from harm. Remembering the people who fix our infrastructures, law enforcement, military, emergency rescue personnel, and all those who are involved in health and safety.

We pray that we may never stop growing into the Family of God you created us to be and that we may be loving, merciful, grateful, and compassionate beings who respect the dignity of all.

We pray this night for all of those who have requested prayer and those of  whom we have been asked to pray for. 

We pray for all of our family members who are finding life a struggle and we remember those with chronic pain and mental illness. We pray that a cure may be found for all memory related illnesses.

We pray that everyone who has challenging work loads this week may find peace and time for rest, relaxation, refreshment, and renewal. We pray that we all may master the art and necessities of rest and sleep.

May we lay down our burdens and worries O God and may we find our bodies, minds, and spirits lightened in order to serve you daily.

We pray for all those who minister to our family members at night especially the Automobile Club/AAA, Emergency Room personnel, Hospice workers, Night Caregivers, and those who work in the Mortuary ministries. 

We pray for caregivers of every kind from the Parish Priest to the family member who cares for their aging parents and all caregivers in between.

We lift up these prayers and any other prayers of thanksgiving, remembrance, and celebration to you O God who is Creator, Redeemer, and Holy Comforter. Amen.

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That's all for tonight Lovies! Let us knit a prayer circle of love around each other and may we feel it like a warm, safe embrace from the God who created us and who makes us whole. We all Matter to God every day, as you matter to me not just on #YouMatterMonday but always. I love you and may you have a restful and peaceful sleep. Take time to unplug and get ready for Take Care Tuesday!


Love, joy, and peace be always yours,

Sara






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