Dear Family of Love,
It was a beautiful night to prayer walk ad be in the presence of the Living God and in God's Cathedral of Life. We have been back on our trail of pilgrimage and prayer for 5 days in a row. Yes, 5 days in a row.
Energy is returning so that we can have our special times outdoors and in the cool crisp air of the evening and seeing the most amazing vistas in the sky. God's hobby must be painting skies! He gifts us with these every day. I have missed these amazing vistas and feel energized by prayer walking outdoors. I feel much better prayer walking than praying in place and resting. Prayer walking gives me hope and energy to meet each of life's bumps and challenges every minute that I live, move, and be. As Summer approaches I encourage everyone to start prayer walking or just getting outdoors for some Vitamin D/ Deity. It will help your body, mind, and spirit find much needed balance, energy, and make you feel empowered and enlivened.
God we thank you for all that you created and made. May we be good stewards of your creation and practice conservation in honor and to your glory.
We pray for an end to animal cruelty everywhere and for humane treatment of all animals.
We pray for water conservation in all drought parched areas of our country and all places in your world. We pray for much needed rain that will help prevent wildfires.
We pray that we may be loving to all of our family members especially those with whom we disagree. May we learn to be accepting of all of our family members and encourage them to live as the authentically beautiful children you have made in you image and likeness.
We pray that we may we learn to practice peace making in every moment that we live, move, and be and may we show your love and light to those who are in the dark places of life.
We pray for all those who live with mental illness and addiction and those who care for them.
We pray for all who mourn losses of any kind. We remember especially those who have lost dear and precious animal family members.
We pray for all workers who are facing Monday morning. May they have courage to know that their work matters and that they matter.
We pray for an end to all acts of violence and that all those who are led to commit violent act may have their hearts softened and that they may be reconsider their acts before they engage in violence and terror.
We pray this night for all of our family members who are ill and are in hospitalized. We pray especially for_____________ We pray for parents and loved ones who sit at bedside with their loved ones. May they find the ability to rest while they vigil.
We pray for all places in your world where there is political unrest and terror. We pray that all of these places peace may prevail and that refugees and families may be reunited and protected.
We pray and give thanks for all of our family members who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and all special occasions this week. May they feel our love and devotion across the miles.
We pray for all of our family members who are the least of these. May we remember to serve the least of these and honor and serve you.
We lift up these our prayers to you and in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord . Amen.
Good Night Dear Family, may you feel loved across the miles as your read this and your heart be warmed with God's love and mine. Take time for Sabbath rest each day and remember that you are the only one who can give the gift of self care to yourself! I love you, you matter, and may you know that you bless me each day by your presence.
Love, joy, blessings, and with a grateful and tender heart ,
Sara
The Summons
Lord, You Give the Great Commission (Abbot's Leigh)
King of Glory, King of Peace
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