Dear Family of Love!
Happy Keeping the Faith Friday Fearlessly without Fretting or as we call it the 4th of July, Independence day! Today has been a day of rest for me and boy did I need it. I went out to see the fireworks and the marine layer was bad. You could hear the loud percussive noise and the flash. I do not like fireworks because they aren't good for one's inner being. I hope with all the celebrations if you live in this country that you took time for you and had the opportunity to give thanks to God for the liberties we enjoy. Many of our Family Members around the world do not have human and civil rights. Do not take these rights for granted. I'm reminded of the words found in the Declaration of Independence:
Every family member around the world must be afforded these same rights and this extends to our country as well. We aren't left off the hook about this. In God's world all means all not some. We have to strive every day for human and civil rights of all our family members no matter who they are or where they live, move, or be We all must come to terms that we all have an interdependence upon and with each other. If we don't this world will continue down a slippery slope where we will be worse off than we are now. We also must remember that this world belongs not to us, but. to God the Creator who made everything on the planet and that includes us.
Let us pray and take time to reflect upon this day and remember all of our forefathers and foremothers who made our country what it is today.
Dear God you created this world so that we might be interdependent upon and with each other, help us to remember that we are called to be family members and we aren't let off the hook by deciding who gets in or who is left out. God you tell us that we must remember the least of these. Help us to do just that in our every day living.
God we pray for peace, justice, and human rights throughout the world that you have made and that all of our family members may live where there is no war,abuse, persecution of any kind, injustice, and inequality.
We pray this day for all who are ill and awaiting news of diagnosis. We remember especially those who are hospitalized and in long term care facilities during holiday weekends.
We pray for all pets who are ill and pet owners who are caring for their animal family members.
We pray for all those who are lonely during holiday time that they may find comfort and that we may reach out our arms of love and compassion to them. We remember especially the homeless, the hungry, the unemployed, and all those suffering from mental illness of any kind.
We pray this night for all who are out and about and for their safety and alertness as they drive. We pray also that their vehicles may be free of things that distract then,
We give thanks to you O God for this our country and for the liberties that we enjoy. Help us never to take the gifts of liberty, justice, human and civil rights for granted and that we may continually reminded of these necessary things that make us free. Help us also to fight for the rights of those who have none and be willing to speak truth to power. May we continue to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you O, God.
We pray especially for this day remembering all who have asked us to pray for them. We now name these our family members before you_________________. We pray for the healing of body, mind, and spirit and what ever else may be happening with them.
Gracious God we thank you for our many blessings remembering especially___________________
We ask these our prayers in Jesus, Most Holy Name.
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A few nuggets for today!
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Good Night Dear Family of Love! I love you and I give thanks to God for you this day and always! Remember tomorrow is Self-Care Saturday! Do something kind for yourself. Remember you are loved and are precious treasures and gifts from God to the world.
Love, Joy, Peace to the brim and overflowing,
Sara
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