Walking as the transformed people God as we journey into Lent

Good Evening Dear Family of Love and Pilgrims on our Journey!

I'm hoping and praying that we get to prayer walk tomorrow! I just did not want to take any chances and become ill and the streets and sidewalks are still very damp and unsafe. We are on our plan B where we pray in place. This is also the time of week when you receive the weekly prayer cycle. Today at church we had the Gospel of the Transfiguration and that reminded me of how this blog has transformed and is transforming the lives of each of us and will continue beyond this the season on of Epiphany and on into Lent. Each day we should live and walk this journey as  the beautiful,empowered,uniquely made, and  loving transformed people of God. With God's help we continue being transformed into the loving family God calls us to be. 


Let us now pray as the transformed and loving family of God.


God transform our lives each day so that we may do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with You.

God transform our souls that we may accept your call to serve and follow you. May we feel the Holy Spirit's power transforming us and guiding us to be the loving the family that we are called  to be.

God transform the world where peace and justice reign and so that we may all live in peace and harmony with us.

God transform the lives of the least of these so that they may feel your  love and that their lives may be transformed and made whole.

God transform all of our family members who are driven to hate and commit violence.

God transform all of us to be accepting, loving, non-judging, and giving as we walk every day on life's journey.

God Continue to transform our lives as we approach Lent. May we see this as a time for deeper transformation and self-care of our bodies, minds, and spirits.

God we pray for_____________________________

God we give thanks for________________________

God we celebrate this day______________________

God we remember this day________________________


Transform our steps, lives, spirits, and hearts as we walk with you on our journey, O God this day and always.Amen.

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This week's prayer cycle:

We remember especially all those who are preparing for Ash Wednesday  and Lent In our faith communities and all religious leaders who will need strength and energy to serve their congregations.

For the countries of  Venezuela, the Ukraine, Syria, South Sudan, Uganda, Nigeria, Iraq, and Afghanistan. For Peace, acceptance, justice, equality and an end to violence and terror.

For the least of these.

Those living with chronic illnesses and pain.

Those continuing to live where there is bad and dangerous weather.

For children who are ill, bullied, abused, and special needs.

For family members who are differently able and face many challenges.

Caregivers of every stripe.

Cancer patients and those newly diagnosed.

Those who travel on unsafe roads and infrastructure.

Sound Government and leaders.

Compassionate immigration reform.

Family members who are struggling.

For courage to live into our Lenten disciplines that we may be transformed on our Lenten Journey.

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Dear family please remember to pray for me at 9:00 a.m. PST as I will then find out what the results of my colostomy are. I'm feeling calm because God is with us and I feel your love and prayers. Let us keep connected with each other and all of our family members this week. Don't forget tomorrow is You Matter Monday, #MoralMonday, and to #JustSayHello.

Love and at peace with what ever is to come,

Sara

A story of transformation (Note that the day all this started was on Sunday!)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Eric Carle

Christ upon The Mountain Peak

Let It Go- Frozen

Wind Beneath My Wings -Bette Midler