Dear Family of Love!
Where to begin this blog today? I keep feeling unsettled by our daily news feed filled with anger, hate, fear, an unwillingness to be united, and seemingly daily necrology of celebrities who are dying. Life's stresses and gut wrenching griefs sometimes do crowd in upon us. As in the old song "That's life!" Does it have to be this way? Do we have to feel stressed out by all of these factors? What do you think? and What do I think? Take time to think on these things yourselves. I will answer below.
Does it have to be this way?
No, but life isn't easy either. We must find ways in which we can use what we see, feel, and hear to our advantage as we move ever so deeply into our relationship with each other and most especially with God. In the coming weeks we will be working on learning to live in this chaotic world by being CALM -Compassionate, Accepting, Loving, Merciful and with Grace and gratitude.
Do we have to feel stressed by all of these factors? No and that's where our time of prayer, meditation, and mindfulness come in. Remember today is Keeping the Faith Friday Fearlessly Without Fretting! This is also our time to place our worries, concerns, and all things that are stressing us out into the Worry/Sabbath Box and let them alone from this night until Monday evening! We are now in our period of Self-Care and Sabbath Rest.
It is time once again for our Virtual Candlelight Prayer vigil.
Let us light our candles and be at prayer. Let our prayer focus be on praying for our family members who are filled with anger, hate, fear, and an unwillingness to be united. Let us pray for better coping skills when people we know only in the entertainment and media die.
Here are two sets of prayers for you to use;
God we give you thanks for this day past and the day yet to be born. Give our hearts and heart homes an attitude of gratitude that we may wear with humble and kind hearts.
God we pray for all who are still nonviolently protesting in Ferguson and we give thanks for their continued witness as we remember the mighty works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This weekend and always.
God we pray for all who are ill and in the hospital we remember all our family members who have asked prayers for their friends and family who are our family too. We pray that your healing balm may course through their veins this night.
God we add our thanksgivings and additional prayers that we pray for ourselves and those of our family members________________________
God we pray for peace in this world of yours and that we may become holy beacons of light and peacemakers.
God we pray for all who are living on the margins and especially for our family members who are homeless, hungry, and without warm clothing and proper shelter.
God we pray for the city and towns in which we live and all who are called to protect and care for us. We pray for all our military personnel and their families.
God we give thanks for artists who create beauty in our lives as a reflection of you.
God we pray for an end to all violence and terror and that a spirit of love and selfless giving of ourselves one to another may unite us and that we may be truly able to be your Family of Love.
God we give thanks for the Gift of you, Your son Jesus, and The Holy Comforter and we lift up these our prayers and thanksgivings in Jesus Most Holy and Life Giving Name. Amen.
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God we pray for all who are still nonviolently protesting in Ferguson and we give thanks for their continued witness as we remember the mighty works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This weekend and always.
God we pray for all who are ill and in the hospital we remember all our family members who have asked prayers for their friends and family who are our family too. We pray that your healing balm may course through their veins this night.
God we add our thanksgivings and additional prayers that we pray for ourselves and those of our family members________________________
God we pray for peace in this world of yours and that we may become holy beacons of light and peacemakers.
God we pray for all who are living on the margins and especially for our family members who are homeless, hungry, and without warm clothing and proper shelter.
God we pray for the city and towns in which we live and all who are called to protect and care for us. We pray for all our military personnel and their families.
God we give thanks for artists who create beauty in our lives as a reflection of you.
God we pray for an end to all violence and terror and that a spirit of love and selfless giving of ourselves one to another may unite us and that we may be truly able to be your Family of Love.
God we give thanks for the Gift of you, Your son Jesus, and The Holy Comforter and we lift up these our prayers and thanksgivings in Jesus Most Holy and Life Giving Name. Amen.
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Let us pray in place for a little while!
Dear Lord keep watch over all those who haven't any choice but to walk places during the evening hours.
Keep us Safe O Lord!
Give those who walk, bike, or skateboard alertness.
Give us eyes, ears, and alertness O God.
We pray for all law enforcement officers who protect us every day 24/7/ 365 days a year.
Protect them Lord.
We pray for all firefighters who are fighting the Colby fire.
Guard and protect them O Lord.
We pray for all those in Glendora who are affected by wildfire including animals, pets, and those with respiratory issues.
Comfort, protect and defend everyone and every living thing O Lord.
We pray for much needed rain and an end to the drought conditions!
Shower us with healing showers of rain and blessing O Lord.
We pray for all those who have mental illnesses and those who care for them.
We pray for all victims of violence and assault that they may begin to heal.
We pray for all who are ill, have chronic illnesses and pain.
We pray for our LGBTQ sisters and brothers who are victims of hate crimes and discrimination.
We pray for an end to hate, bullying, and abuse.
We pray for all women, children, and the elderly
We pray for all who are discerning vocations and new life paths.
We pray for all those who struggle to make ends meet and those who are unemployed and the poorest of the poor.
We pray for all who are caregivers of any kind.
Keep watch over our family members who are homeless and live outdoors in any kind of weather.
Watch over these precious dear ones and keep them safe and warm.
May we continue to show attitudes of gratitude each and every day that we live O Lord.
May we be thoughtful to others and show kindness to ourselves.
We pray for___________________
We give thanks for ______________
We celebrate__________________
We remember_________________
May we be beacons of hope, peace, joy, and love and walk in your light and shine the light that you have given us to the whole world. We pray to you O Lord.
May we always be walking with you Our Lord God the Creator,Redeemer and Sanctifier. Amen.
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Good Night Dear Ones! Do not be afraid for God is with us, and in us, and is daily working through us to make this world of ours a better place if only we open our heart homes and listen. I love you and give thanks to God for you this night and always.
With love and blessings,
Sara
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