Dear Family of Love and Pilgrims on our Life's Journey,
Today is when I have my chemo pump attached full time. It is difficult to maneuver in and out of cars and yes, even walking so we needed to make a stop at the oasis for refreshment and to lighten a bulky load. Here's a picture of what I'm talking about:
Can Can become a bit bulky and heavy, so that means tonight we will pray in place and just be.
Changing thing up a bit can be both healthy and necessary for the body, mind, and spirit. We have these opportunities quite a bit.
Let us be at prayer:
Gracious and loving Father and Mother God and Creator of the Universe and the nurturing parent of us all may we take this time to be present with you and quiet our hearts and minds as we take time in this oasis of prayer.
God we have been given may prayer requests from our family members and we pray for ourselves as well. May we boldly ask and graciously have time to be in conversation with you as we pray for:
Your children of all ages who are ill and suffering .We remember especially babies who are ill and their parents who stay with them.
We pray for all our family members and their children who are waiting patiently with them when they are hospitalized.
We pray for all those who are suffering addictions of any kind may they find the courage to become sober and go into the proper rehab facility for treatment.
We pray for all of us who have cancer and that when we have bad weeks we may lay low and rest and when we have good weeks we may have energy to work, play, and do tasks and at the same time honor what you and our bodies are telling us.
We pray for all who are in transition and looking for work may they find patience to wait and may they find the employment they are seeking.
We pray for all who are going or are on pilgrimage to the many sacred places in this world. May they travel safe and feel your presence with them in every step.
We pray for all who travel and may they be safe and secure and that your presence will surround them as they go.
We pray for all who are dying and who have died remembering also our family pets.
We pray for all those who have gone missing and are featured in Amber Alerts, We especially remember all victims of human trafficking and the Missing Girls in Nigeria #BringBackOurGirls.
We pray for peace and justice in the world. We pray for an end to all the violence, oppression, injustices, and that dignity, respect, equality, and acceptance will roll down like justice. We pray that we may continue to Do Justly, Love mercy, and Walk Humbly with our God.
We pray for rain in the drought parched areas of our country and in the world.
May we take time for our personal prayers and reflection and put on the timer for what ever time you choose.
Please add prayers, thanksgivings, remembrances, and any kind of things that you are celebrating.
Please add:
Those with mental illnesses
Alzheimer's and dementia patients and their family members and caregivers.
Caregivers
Those who are ill and those who are trying to work while ill.
For our medical professionals.
For our troops and law enforcement personnel.
EMTS and Firemen
For people seeking employment and new life paths
Clergy, religious leaders of all faith communities and the people they serve and pastorally care for. We pray especially those who are discerning vocations to ministry and for courage to accept and follow God's Call to wherever it leads.
To be good stewards of our environment and natural resources. May we learn to be good a conservation.
God we lift up these our prayers to you and ask in the name of your Son Jesus. Amen.
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Good Night Dear Family ! I love you and give thanks to God for you always.
Take time to be thoughtful and thankful today and remember tomorrow is Keeping the Faith Friday Fearlessly without Fretting!
Love, joy, blessings, prayers, and peace be always yours,
Sara
Praying on the first day of Summer ! Wherever you are we can pray together at the same time.
O Rest In the Lord from Elijah
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