Think I’ll just pray with you today:
Holy God, you know our struggles better than we do, and you know answers before we even know to ask questions. We sure do have a lot of questions these days, and it would be helpful to hear from you today. For these next moments, speak to our hearts and make us keenly aware of your presence. As we quiet our minds, provide us with clarity. Help us understand that you are calling us to return to you.
We recognize that our world has turned from you in so many ways, and we sadly know that we are sometimes a part of that turning. When we refuse to get involved, or we take care of us instead of them, those are the times we move out of your will and into our own. It’s a daily conflict for us! Yet, you always stand right with us, gently inviting us back into your love and care.
Forgive us, Lord. Forgive us when we miss the mark. Today open our ears to hear the cries of the needy, open our eyes to see where we might be helpful, open our hearts to pass your love along to someone who is straining against these frightening times.
Precious Lord, we are unable to be together today. This nasty virus has us physically separated, and we are frustrated that there is nothing we can do about it! We are trying, Lord, but staying away from the gifts of family, friends and neighbors is hard for us. We crave the company of others. Even those of us who prefer the quiet of home are feeling a bit isolated right now. As time moves forward, we beg you to place the names of others on our hearts and drive us to be in connection with one another as best we can. Lord, do not allow us to overlook one single person who needs to be reminded of your love and our care. Bring to our attention every child who is hungry, every family who is struggling financially, every adult who is lonely. Blow the warm breath of your Spirit over us and bathe us in life and wisdom so that there is not one among us who faces this nationwide challenge alone.
Be with our children as they feel the tension but cannot understand the source. Be with our youth who want nothing more than to be among friends right now. Be with young adults who question the seriousness of our crisis. Be with older adults who are immeasurably vulnerable. Place your hand of complete healing on those who are sick, those who are dying, and those who have lost someone they love in recent days.
Most of all, Lord, hear our praise of you in all things. We feel the assurance that you keep your promises, and we know that you have a best plan for each one of us. As we go through our day, make us mindful, generous and courageous; and may we take the time throughout the day to look for you in wonderful places.
Amen.
Holy God, you know our struggles better than we do, and you know answers before we even know to ask questions. We sure do have a lot of questions these days, and it would be helpful to hear from you today. For these next moments, speak to our hearts and make us keenly aware of your presence. As we quiet our minds, provide us with clarity. Help us understand that you are calling us to return to you.
We recognize that our world has turned from you in so many ways, and we sadly know that we are sometimes a part of that turning. When we refuse to get involved, or we take care of us instead of them, those are the times we move out of your will and into our own. It’s a daily conflict for us! Yet, you always stand right with us, gently inviting us back into your love and care.
Forgive us, Lord. Forgive us when we miss the mark. Today open our ears to hear the cries of the needy, open our eyes to see where we might be helpful, open our hearts to pass your love along to someone who is straining against these frightening times.
Precious Lord, we are unable to be together today. This nasty virus has us physically separated, and we are frustrated that there is nothing we can do about it! We are trying, Lord, but staying away from the gifts of family, friends and neighbors is hard for us. We crave the company of others. Even those of us who prefer the quiet of home are feeling a bit isolated right now. As time moves forward, we beg you to place the names of others on our hearts and drive us to be in connection with one another as best we can. Lord, do not allow us to overlook one single person who needs to be reminded of your love and our care. Bring to our attention every child who is hungry, every family who is struggling financially, every adult who is lonely. Blow the warm breath of your Spirit over us and bathe us in life and wisdom so that there is not one among us who faces this nationwide challenge alone.
Be with our children as they feel the tension but cannot understand the source. Be with our youth who want nothing more than to be among friends right now. Be with young adults who question the seriousness of our crisis. Be with older adults who are immeasurably vulnerable. Place your hand of complete healing on those who are sick, those who are dying, and those who have lost someone they love in recent days.
Most of all, Lord, hear our praise of you in all things. We feel the assurance that you keep your promises, and we know that you have a best plan for each one of us. As we go through our day, make us mindful, generous and courageous; and may we take the time throughout the day to look for you in wonderful places.
Amen.