Dear Family of Love,
We haven't done our annual do you know where you can get help edition in awhile. I think this is important because all of our nerves are frayed and we may or someone you know may be contemplating doing harm to themselves or another person(s). The list below has many other organizations who might be able to help.
Here is my basic help list:
911 in an emergency
Call a trusted friend!
Your local hospital
211 for all kinds of help that are non-emergency related.
The national suicide hotline 1-800-273-8255
Trans Lifeline: US: (877) 565-8860 Canada: (877) 330-6366
GLAAD.org
Your local mental health group.
Safe churches
Gay and Lesbian Resource Centers.
American Cancer Society
American Diabetes Association
Child and Adult Protective Services
Local Senior and Nursing Home Care Ombudsman.
Area Agency on Aging.
Those are just a few. I'm sure you might have others depending upon where you live.
Now on to our prayer time:
God we light our candles and pray this night for all who might feel tired, emotionally frayed, and at a loss because of life's tender circumstances. We pray for all who are mentally ill and who may be deciding to end their own lives that they may reach out for help and that the agency may lovingly respond to their needs. We pray for all homeless, hungry, and ill-clad family members who are in need of homes, nourishing food, and warm and decent clothing. We pray for all of our LGBTQ family members who are on edge, afraid, and who would like to feel the loving acceptance of all people and the courage to live authentically. We pray for all of our family members who have chronic illnesses that they may find healing from worry, pain, and anxiety. We pray for all of our family members who have been touched by violence, terror, bullying, and abuse. We ray and remember this day that we may ask You O God for help and each other. We pray that each of us may be soft places in which to fall and that we may lovingly respond to each other's cries for help. We lift up these our prayers to you O God. Amen.
Jesus we pray for all the hurts in our lives and in God's World.
We begin by remembering and praying for these precious dear ones and those who are known only to you Jesus.
We light out candles in loving memory of all your children who have lost their lives to any kind of violence remembering these beloved ones:
Montrell Jackson, Matthew Gerald and Brad Garafola, of Baton Rouge who were killed today.
We pray and remember the 4000+ persons who have died by acts of lynching in our country as we speak the name of Moses York who was lynched . We remember and pray for those who have been victims of violence at the hands of law enforcement officers as we speak the names of Philando Castile, Alton Sterling, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, and all others. We pray and speak the names of the the Dallas 5 BRENT THOMPSON, PATRICK ZAMARRIPA,MICHAEL KROL,MICHAEL SMITH,LORNE AHRENS We pray and remember the Orlando 49 and speak their names: Stanley Almodovar III,Amanda Alvear,Oscar A Aracena-Montero, Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala, Antonio Davon Brown, Darryl Roman Burt II, Angel L. Candelario-Padro,Juan Chevez-Martinez, Luis Daniel Conde, Cory James Connell, Tevin Eugene Crosby, Deonka Deidra Drayton, Simon Adrian Carrillo Fernandez, Leroy Valentin Fernandez, Mercedez Marisol Flores,Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, Juan Ramon Guerrero, Paul Terrell Henry,Frank Hernandez, Miguel Angel Honorato, Javier Jorge-Reyes, Jason Benjamin Josaphat, Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, Anthony Luis Laureanodisla, Christopher Andrew Leinonen, Alejandro Barrios Martinez, Brenda Lee Marquez McCool, Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, Kimberly Morris, Akyra Monet Murray, Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, Geraldo A. Ortiz-Jimenez, Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, Joel Rayon Paniagua, Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, Enrique L. Rios, Jr., Jean C. Nives Rodriguez,Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado,Christopher Joseph Sanfeliz, Yilmary Rodriguez Solivan, Edward Sotomayor Jr., Shane Evan Tomlinson,Martin Benitez Torres, Jonathan Antonio Camuy Vega, Juan P. Rivera Velazquez, Luis S. Vielma,Franky Jimmy Dejesus Velazquez, Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, Jerald Arthur Wright. We pray and speak the name of Ulises Garcia, Bernardino de Jesus, and all those who have died at the hands of gang violence. For all who have died by suicide by law enforcement today especially in Santa Maria.
We pray this night for all the places where there is violence and war. Lord Jesus teach us how to be peacemakers
Jesus we pray protection over the least of these and especially the little children whom you love and accept fully without having a litmus test.
Jesus we pray this night for all those who are ill and are struggling with life threatening illnesses. We pray especially for those who our family members have requested remembering at this time________________
Jesus we pray that you may enfold your loving arms upon us and help us to Let go and Let God.
Jesus we pray for all of our family members who hate, commit violent acts, abuse, and those who bully. We pray that they may have a change of heart and mind and learn to love and practice peace instead.
Jesus we pray for all of our family members who are discerning calls to ministry and seeking new life paths. Direct our paths in the way we should go and listen for your call.
Jesus help us to remember those who have died and those who are dying, remembering especially ____________ We pray that they may reside peacefully in the Thin Places.
Jesus keep watch over us this night and encircle us with your loving protection and presence.
Jesus we pray that we may remember that we are to Love God, Neighbor, and ourselves. Help us we pray to be kind to ourselves and this means our bodies, minds, and spirits.
Jesus we pray for all refugees near and far away that they may receive a loving and compassionate welcome in the countries where they are fleeing for safety.
May we heed the words in this song: The Summons (Click on this title) by John Bell, and take up our cross and follow you!
We ask these our prayers in your most Holy Name, Lord Jesus. Amen.
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Good Night Dear Ones! I love you! Tomorrow is Being Thoughtful and Thankful Thursday. Let us put on our attitude of gratitude and love one another. I give thanks to God for you this night and always.
Love and Blessings!
Sara
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