Just a few prayers and words before we sleep.

Dear Family of Love,

Sorry that this is late, I attended the Cruzin' For Life benefit for Mission Hope Cancer Center and to fund Cancer Services in the Santa Maria Valley. It is always a special time for us each year because there is a tribute to those of us who are cancer survivors. This afternoon we had the opportunity to cruise down Broadway in Classic cars with our survivor flags and certificates. I got to ride in a red Ferrari. I really liked today's Self Care Saturday. This evening, I even had the opportunity to see my oncologist at the event. It isn't always easy making small talk with one's onco do. I was touched when he gave me a hug. Self- care comes in all forms. Today it came in wonderful doses of fun. God always wants us to take time for opportunities to provide ourselves with self care. Did you do this for yourself today? I hope so.Tonight we are going to keep this short so that God will be excited to welcome us in our faith communities in the morning. 

Let us use last year's prayers to help us find our way into our heart homes an in God's sanctuary wherever we may be. These were written last year on the same evening as last year's Cruzin' for Life:



Lord God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit, we give thanks for the abundance that you give us each and every day that we live, move, and be.

Holy Spirit, you call us to great service in God's kingdom may we rise to the call and challenge  with courage and strength.  May we always be prepared to give back and the gratefully receive your blessed bounty.

Jesus Healer of all we pray for all those in need of healing and comfort. Remembering especially ___________

We pray for all who have died and are dying today remembering especially___________________
May we comfort all who mourn and be loving and compassionate.

God we pray that peace may prevail upon this Earth and in this Your Broken World.

We pray for all caregivers of every stripe that they may themselves be mindful of their bodies, minds, and spirits. We pray that they take time for self-care

Gracious God we pray that you encircle all those who are in harms way of any kind but most especially wild weather especially in Taiwan and in out country.

Holy Spirit we pray for traveling mercies for all who are traveling any place near or far. 

God we pray that we may continue knitting a prayer circle of love and may we all feel God's love and the circle widening and at the same time embracing each and everyone of Gods Family in a holy and life sustaining hug.

Jesus may we never forget  the Good News you taught us and showed us not only in word and deed. May we become centered in what you said not what you didn't. May we never add to your Word to shame, hurt, harm, abuse, or divide for you are the God of Love and forgiveness for all of God's Family . When you meant all , you meant all not some. We are all loved, included, and given salvation once and for all.

Take our arms, feet, hands, bodies, minds, and spirits that we they may be gifts of yours to the least of these.

May we find rest this night and be ready for tomorrow' the Sabbath day. May we keep it holy and give back our lives to God in holy worship with humble and loving hearts. 

We lift up these our prayers to your most holy name. Amen.

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Good Night Dear Family of Love, I love you!  May you have a restful and peaceful night. I give thanks to God for you this day and always.

Love, peace, and blessings!

Sara

Here is tomorrow's anniversary blog! Today I spent time with my Cancer Family! Time to be grateful and give back!