Sunday, April 24, 2016

Rest is so important for our physical and spiritual lives. Our season of prayer contines!





Good Evening Prayer Pilgrims and Dearly Loved Ones,


Happy end of Sunday!  Yes, dear ones we are coming to the close of another weekend and many of us may feel a bit cheated and tired. Tonight we are having a brief time of prayer, vigil, and meditation. Rest is so important for our physical and spiritual lives. If we don't have enough rest we my find ourselves not having enough energy to serve God, live our lives, and serve our family members nearby and far away. We need to rest and get ready for the week ahead. 


Be Still and know That I am God.
Be Still and know That I am.
Be Still and know.
Be Still.
Be.

Peace be Still.


Be Still and know That I am God.
Be Still and know That I am.
Be Still and know.
Be Still.
Be.

Peace be Still.

Be Still and know That I am God.
Be Still and know That I am.
Be Still and know.
Be Still.
Be.

Peace be Still.


Loving God we thank you for this day of Sabbath rest the gift of sleep. Before we slumber we light our candles and pray for all of our family members who are facing any struggle or anxiety this week.
We pray that we may give ourselves over to kind words and loving deeds in service to our family members. We pray for peace in this fragile and broken world that has been fraught with war, disaster, and terror. We pray that we may find ourselves rising to help others in Jesus Name and spread the Good News that God is Love.  We take time in the silence of our hearts to pray for______________ and add our thanksgivings__________________. As our season of prayer continues we pray this night for the peoples  and nations of the Middle East, and these countries: Burundi, Central America, Ecuador, Japan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan. We pray for all those who have lost their lives this weekend and those who mourn their loss. We pray for refugees, captives, and victims of human trafficking.  Let us  be light bearers and show and love others. We pray that we may be CALM (Compassionate, Accepting, Loving, and Merciful) this night and always. Amen. 




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 . Remember We all Matter to God every day, as you matter to me not just on #WeallMatterMonday but always. I love you and may you have a restful and peaceful sleep. Take time to unplug and get ready for the week ahead.


Love, joy, and peace be always yours,

Sara

























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