Good Evening Dear Family of Love!
Happy Self Care Saturday! Yesterday was the 3rd anniversary of my dad's passing, today is the 3rd anniversary of my port placement, and tomorrow will be the 3rd anniversary of my first chemo treatment. I can't believe how time has elapsed. Here we are at the present and I'm surviving but I still believe that we all need to be praying for our family members who have chronic illnesses and cancer. This is our yearly remembrance and prayer time for those who suffer any kind of health issue or dis-ease. We must include the world, our nation, our community and all places where there is suffering and struggle of any kind. Tomorrow is the 21st of the month and I'm encouraging each of you to take part in For Such a Time as This: A Call to Prayer, Fasting, and Advocacy . Many of us are going to fast in different ways because on the 21st day of the month many of us who are on Food Stamps or SNAP run out of our benefits and do not have anymore benefits remaining on our EBT cards. This is the most hungry time of the month.
Here are resources for you to consider.
For Such a Time as This: A Call to Prayer, Fasting, and Advocacy
A Call to Pray, Fast, Advocate- Sojourners
Sign up to Commit
For Such a Time as this Tool Kit
When those of us run out of our benefits our health both mental and physical suffer extreme consequences and especially those with chronic and life threatening ones. That is why we pray the prayers we pray tonight
#ForSuchATime
“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.” So Mordecai went away and carried out all of Esther’s instructions. —Esther 4:14-17
Our vigil prayer is dedicated to those who have cancer and any chronic situation and illness.
Holy and life giving God, we light our candles tonight in love and support for all those who are suffering with Cancer and Chronic Illness. We pray for care givers and nurse navigators and those who are actively involved in finding cures and treatments of cancer and chronic illness. We pray and give thanks for Doctors without Borders, The many relief and social service agencies that help at home and abroad. We remember this night children with cancer and especially those who have lost their battles with this disease. We remember and name those before you who have died, those who are cancer free, and those who continue to live with cancer. We pray for peace in this fragile and broken world that we may all be one with each other and you O blessed God. We pray for an end to hate, war, division, disease, and violence. We pray that God may guide us into a new way of living with CALM (compassion, acceptance, love,and mercy) We pray that we may see Jesus in everyone that we meet ant that we may reach out in love to one another with a warm and loving embrace and kind words of welcome. This night we lay down our worries and anything that is on our hearts so that we may prepare ourselves for our Self-Care and Sabbath Rest retreat. The Light of Christ in Me, recognizes the light of Christ in you! We lift up these our prayers in the name of Jesus the Great physician and healer of us all. Amen.
A Song of the Wilderness
Isaiah 35:1-7,10
The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, *
the desert shall rejoice and blossom;
It shall blossom abundantly, *
and rejoice with joy and singing.
They shall see the glory of the Lord, *
the majesty of our God.
Strengthen the weary hands, *
and make firm the feeble knees.
Say to the anxious, “Be strong, do not fear! *
Here is your God, coming with judgment to save you.”
Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened, *
and the ears of the deaf be unstopped.
Then shall the lame leap like a deer, *
and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy.
For waters shall break forth in the wilderness *
and streams in the desert;
The burning sand shall become a pool *
and the thirsty ground, springs of water.
The ransomed of God shall return with singing, *
with everlasting joy upon their heads.
Joy and gladness shall be theirs, *
and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
Prayers from each year on 1st chemo eve!
May 20, 2014
God we Give thanks to you for all our many blessings and those things that we are thankful for.
We pray this day for all of our family members who have had surgery or are in the hospital.
We pray for caregivers of every stripe.
We pray for the girls in Nigeria who are missing. May they be returned safely to their family members.
We pray for all nations where there is sectarian violence end to religious and political persecution.
We pray for human rights of all persons throughout your World and that every human being may be afforded dignity, respect, and equality.
We pray for all the troubled hot spots in your World and for the healing of strife within your family.
We pray for peaceful hearts when life pitches us curve balls.
We offer ourselves O God to your service and to others.
May remember to conserve naturre and be mindful of your creation and Cathedral of Life.
We pray for an end to terror, violence, human trafficking and abuse.
We pray for rain in the draught parched areas of our land and in your World.
We offer prayers, thanksgivings, celebrations, and remembrances this day on behalf of ____________
We pray for all religious leaders and faith communities as they meet the challenges of summertime worship.
We pray for all of our family members who long for acceptance and courage to live authentically without fear.
O God we lift up these our prayers this night and give thanks to you for all that you are doing in our lives seen and unseen. May we rest gentle in your arms and feel your loving presence. In you name we pray O God. Amen.
Or these
May 20, 2015
Loving and life giving God, let celebrate life everyday and realize that every day that we live is a chance to life life in a new and exciting key.
Loving and life giving God ,we pray for peace in the world and that we may become your peacemakers.
Loving and life giving God, we pray for all who are suffering in body, mind, and spirit.
Loving and life giving God, we pray for all who are journeying through the grieving process.
Loving and life giving God ,we pray for all who are seeking employment and new life paths.
Loving and life giving God ,help us to give and show love on a daily basis.
Loving and life giving God, help us to live life courageously with light footsteps directed towards the future which is a heartbeat and breath away.
Loving and life giving God, we pray for all of our family members who fear living and who are the least of these. We pray that we may lovingly respond to their needs.
Loving and life giving God,we pray that we will be able to offer our lives as gifts to you as a musical and artistic masterpiece. We pray that you will guide our hands, voices, and words.
Loving and life giving God, we pray for restful and peaceful sleep that we may awaken refreshed and renewed.
Loving and life giving God, we offer our prayers and thanksgivings in the Name of your Son Jesus. Amen.
Now for a little bit of a musical meditation: Ubi Caritas- Durufle or
Cambridge Singers Mix
May 20, 2016 The Above were combined.
May 20 2017
God Heal our hearts that have been wounded in many ways.
God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God heal our minds that are being rattled and made anxious, give us peace of mind and stillness of thought
God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer
God heal all the least of these who are suffering from chronic life situations. Help us to serve them and care for them without asking too many questions.
God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God heal the divisions in our homes, families, nations and the world.
God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God heal ____________________
God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God help us to accept being wounded healers and be a model for positive change in the world.
God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God help and heal all people who do not know how to speak truth to power and model being CALM (Compassionate, Accepting, Loving, and Merciful).
God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God heal us and make us whole.
God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God accept these our prayers in the name of Christ the Great Physician of us all!
God in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
The Song of Mary Magnificat
Luke 1:46-55
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; *
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant
From this day all generations will call me blessed: *
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him *
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm, *
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, *
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things, *
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel, *
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
The promise he made to our fathers, *
to Abraham and his children for ever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as It was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
A Song of Judith
Judith 16:13-16
I will sing a new song to my God, *
for you are great and glorious, wonderful in strength, invincible.
Let the whole creation serve you, *
for you spoke and all things came into being.
You sent your breath and it formed them, *
no one is able to resist your voice.
Mountains and seas are stirred to their depths, *
rocks melt like wax at your presence.
But to those who fear you, *
you continue to show mercy.
No sacrifice, however fragrant, can please you, *
but whoever fears the Lord shall stand in your sight for ever
(Alternative form of the Lord's Prayer as found in the New Zealand Prayer Book.)
Eternal Spirit,
Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver,
Source of all that is and that shall be,
Father and Mother of us all,
Loving God, in whom is heaven:
The hallowing of your name echo through the universe!
The way of your justice be followed by the peoples
of the world!
Your heavenly will be done by all created beings!
Your commonwealth of peace and freedom
sustain our hope and come on earth.
With the bread we need for today, feed us.
In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.
In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.
From trials too great to endure, spare us.
From the grip of all that is evil, free us.
For you reign in the glory of the power that is love,
now and for ever. Amen.
Matthew 5:1–10
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
A Prayer attributed to St. Francis
Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is
hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where
there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where
there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where
there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to
be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is
in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we
are born to eternal life. Amen.
The Song of Simeon Nunc dimittis
Luke 2:29-32
Lord, you now have set your servant free *
to go in peace as you have promised;
For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, *
whom you have prepared for all the world to see:
A Light to enlighten the nations, *
and the glory of your people Israel.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
The Wisdom of God
the Love of God
and the Grace of God
strengthen us
to be Christ’s hands and heart in this world,
in the name of the Holy Trinity. Amen.
(source: Celtic)
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in
believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Romans 15:13
+++++
May God Bless us this night and always. May we learn to love one another more fully. May we have attitudes of gratitude and daily words of thanksgiving. May we rest gentle in God's blessed arms knowing that we are all doing God Work when we sleep and when we rise.
With peace,love, and prayers,
Sara
Prayers from each year on 1st chemo eve!
May 20, 2014
God we Give thanks to you for all our many blessings and those things that we are thankful for.
We pray this day for all of our family members who have had surgery or are in the hospital.
We pray for caregivers of every stripe.
We pray for the girls in Nigeria who are missing. May they be returned safely to their family members.
We pray for all nations where there is sectarian violence end to religious and political persecution.
We pray for human rights of all persons throughout your World and that every human being may be afforded dignity, respect, and equality.
We pray for all the troubled hot spots in your World and for the healing of strife within your family.
We pray for peaceful hearts when life pitches us curve balls.
We offer ourselves O God to your service and to others.
May remember to conserve naturre and be mindful of your creation and Cathedral of Life.
We pray for an end to terror, violence, human trafficking and abuse.
We pray for rain in the draught parched areas of our land and in your World.
We offer prayers, thanksgivings, celebrations, and remembrances this day on behalf of ____________
We pray for all religious leaders and faith communities as they meet the challenges of summertime worship.
We pray for all of our family members who long for acceptance and courage to live authentically without fear.
O God we lift up these our prayers this night and give thanks to you for all that you are doing in our lives seen and unseen. May we rest gentle in your arms and feel your loving presence. In you name we pray O God. Amen.
Or these
May 20, 2015
Loving and life giving God, let celebrate life everyday and realize that every day that we live is a chance to life life in a new and exciting key.
Loving and life giving God ,we pray for peace in the world and that we may become your peacemakers.
Loving and life giving God, we pray for all who are suffering in body, mind, and spirit.
Loving and life giving God, we pray for all who are journeying through the grieving process.
Loving and life giving God ,we pray for all who are seeking employment and new life paths.
Loving and life giving God ,help us to give and show love on a daily basis.
Loving and life giving God, help us to live life courageously with light footsteps directed towards the future which is a heartbeat and breath away.
Loving and life giving God, we pray for all of our family members who fear living and who are the least of these. We pray that we may lovingly respond to their needs.
Loving and life giving God,we pray that we will be able to offer our lives as gifts to you as a musical and artistic masterpiece. We pray that you will guide our hands, voices, and words.
Loving and life giving God, we pray for restful and peaceful sleep that we may awaken refreshed and renewed.
Loving and life giving God, we offer our prayers and thanksgivings in the Name of your Son Jesus. Amen.
Now for a little bit of a musical meditation: Ubi Caritas- Durufle or
Cambridge Singers Mix
Cambridge Singers Mix
May 20, 2016 The Above were combined.
May 20 2017
God Heal our hearts that have been wounded in many ways.
God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God heal our minds that are being rattled and made anxious, give us peace of mind and stillness of thought
God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer
God heal all the least of these who are suffering from chronic life situations. Help us to serve them and care for them without asking too many questions.
God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God heal the divisions in our homes, families, nations and the world.
God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God heal ____________________
God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God help us to accept being wounded healers and be a model for positive change in the world.
God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God help and heal all people who do not know how to speak truth to power and model being CALM (Compassionate, Accepting, Loving, and Merciful).
God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God heal us and make us whole.
God in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God accept these our prayers in the name of Christ the Great Physician of us all!
God in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
The Song of Mary Magnificat
Luke 1:46-55
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; *
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant
From this day all generations will call me blessed: *
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him *
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm, *
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, *
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things, *
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel, *
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
The promise he made to our fathers, *
to Abraham and his children for ever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as It was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Luke 1:46-55
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; *
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant
From this day all generations will call me blessed: *
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him *
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm, *
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, *
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things, *
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel, *
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
The promise he made to our fathers, *
to Abraham and his children for ever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as It was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
A Song of Judith
Judith 16:13-16
I will sing a new song to my God, *
for you are great and glorious, wonderful in strength, invincible.
Let the whole creation serve you, *
for you spoke and all things came into being.
You sent your breath and it formed them, *
no one is able to resist your voice.
Mountains and seas are stirred to their depths, *
rocks melt like wax at your presence.
But to those who fear you, *
you continue to show mercy.
No sacrifice, however fragrant, can please you, *
but whoever fears the Lord shall stand in your sight for ever
Judith 16:13-16
I will sing a new song to my God, *
for you are great and glorious, wonderful in strength, invincible.
Let the whole creation serve you, *
for you spoke and all things came into being.
You sent your breath and it formed them, *
no one is able to resist your voice.
Mountains and seas are stirred to their depths, *
rocks melt like wax at your presence.
But to those who fear you, *
you continue to show mercy.
No sacrifice, however fragrant, can please you, *
but whoever fears the Lord shall stand in your sight for ever
(Alternative form of the Lord's Prayer as found in the New Zealand Prayer Book.)
Eternal Spirit,
Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver,
Source of all that is and that shall be,
Father and Mother of us all,
Loving God, in whom is heaven:
The hallowing of your name echo through the universe!
The way of your justice be followed by the peoples
of the world!
Your heavenly will be done by all created beings!
Your commonwealth of peace and freedom
sustain our hope and come on earth.
With the bread we need for today, feed us.
In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.
In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.
From trials too great to endure, spare us.
From the grip of all that is evil, free us.
For you reign in the glory of the power that is love,
now and for ever. Amen.
Matthew 5:1–10
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
A Prayer attributed to St. Francis
Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is
hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where
there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where
there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where
there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to
be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is
in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we
are born to eternal life. Amen.
The Song of Simeon Nunc dimittis
Luke 2:29-32
Lord, you now have set your servant free *
to go in peace as you have promised;
For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, *
whom you have prepared for all the world to see:
A Light to enlighten the nations, *
and the glory of your people Israel.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
The Wisdom of God
the Love of God
and the Grace of God
strengthen us
to be Christ’s hands and heart in this world,
in the name of the Holy Trinity. Amen.
(source: Celtic)
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in
believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Romans 15:13
+++++
May God Bless us this night and always. May we learn to love one another more fully. May we have attitudes of gratitude and daily words of thanksgiving. May we rest gentle in God's blessed arms knowing that we are all doing God Work when we sleep and when we rise.
With peace,love, and prayers,
Sara
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