Walk With me on Our Journey: A calm and peaceful night! Advent 3 Cycle of Prayer

Dear Family of Love and Pilgrims on our Journey,

I'm amazed that this Saturday evening our town is very calm and peaceful. I hope it continues until Christmas Eve and Day. Tonight I walked through the Carriage District again and found more jewels in the Christmas lighting arena. That is one calm and peaceful neighborhood. I wish everyone could experience it. Tonight I am going to provide you with this week's cycle of prayer for Advent 3 with the keyword of joy interspersed in with the prayers.

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Lord we pray for all those whose lives have been touched by violence may come to know joy again. Bring them comfort and Joy.

Lord, we pray for all of our family members who live in cold, stormy, and snowy climates and that they may have warmth and power. Bring them comfort and Joy.

Lord we pray for our family members who travel to be with family members who are ill and are awaiting surgery. Bring them comfort and joy and traveling mercies.

Lord we pray for those of us who continue to grieve this time of year may we have an easier time with the upcoming holidays. Bring us comfort and joy.

Lord help us to us the gifts that you have given us in the service of your kingdom and to your glory. Illumine our paths with joy and light.

Lord help all children and all children's charities this time of year.
Lord continue to give them the gift of Joy and wonder in all your works.

Lord help us to be Hope givers , peace makers, and joy bringers to a broken and world in need of healing Jesus help us to be like you the Joy of loving hearts.

Lord we pray for _________________________

Lord we give thanks for the Joy you bring____________________

Lord we pray for all of our loved ones______________________ Who now live with You in Your Joyful and peaceful presence.

All this we ask as we continue to travel to the Manger of hope, peace, joy, and love and walk with you on our journey together. Amen.

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Prayer suggestions for the week:
Those affected by violence of any kind ( Remember Sandy Hook and Colorado)
The family of Nelson Mandela and the people of South Africa
Those in bitterly cold weather all over the world and especially the North East in our country.
Family members awaiting surgery and those who wait with them. Those awaiting results of tests.
Healing for_______________________
Safety for those who travel and especially those who party this time of year.
For those with mental illness and addiction.
For students on break.
For all women and children who are in any need or want.
An end to human trafficking, abuse, and exploitation.
Those with chronic illnesses and pain.
Our church leaders: Lay and Ordained. Those discerning calls to ministry in any faith community and the courage to say "Yes!" with joy in their hearts.
Our nation, state, and city.
Police, law enforcement, troops, and peacekeepers.
First Responders.
Those who work on their feet all day.
Those in the medical and research profession.
Healers of bodies, minds, and spirits!

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Well dear family that is all for tonight. The Progressive prayer walk with the keyword of joy will be on its way tomorrow. I love you, You Matter, and I am blessed by your presence in my life. God and you help to make my life hopeful, peaceful and filled with abundant joy. I hope that I do as well. I give thanks to God for you this day and always!

Love and peace of mind!

Sara