The big day had arrived! My aunt and uncle were to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. A room in a nice restaurant had been booked. Friends and family were awaiting the arrival of the couple. But my uncle was in the back of an ambulance. He had passed out at home. He was revived and stable before they left for the hospital, and he insisted that his wife go to the banquet. After all, there were people waiting, expecting a beautiful celebration.
As my uncle was receiving a pacemaker, I was asked to address those gathered. He was expected to be fine, I told them. A great relief, but the mood was still somber. What could ease the concerns? Prayer. In unison, we prayed the Lord’s Prayer. A single prayer that asked for healing and was offered in thanksgiving for fifty years of love. Sometimes, just one prayer, from the heart, can make all the difference.
Thank you, Terence, for this reflection. Prayer can certainly soothe the heart & soul. "Prayer us the root, the fountain, the mother of a thousand blessings." St. John Chrysostom
Amen.
AMEN!
Amen!
Plz pray for Ukraine, especially for an honorable and just peace
Praying now.
Amen, Mary Ellen. Dear Lord, please hear the cries of the suffering and war torn people of Ukraine. Also praying for the Russian people who are caught in the middle of this war. May the Holy Spirit inspire the Leaders to allow Truth and the greater good to emerge from the peace talks.
"Father in heaven, you have given me a mind to know you, a will to serve you, and a heart to love you. Give me today the grace and strength to embrace your holy will and fill my heart and mind with your truth and love that all my intentions and actions may be pleasing to you. Help me to be kind and forgiving towards my neighbor as you have been towards me. "
Amen.
Please please pray for my daughter who is fighting addiction.
Right there with you, Mike. Including you both in my nightly prayers
Praying for your beloved daughter, Mike ✝️ that she comes to know her only Savior, Lord Jesus Christ, her refuge her shelter her rock! ✝️ 1 Corinthians 10:13, “You are tempted in the same way all other human beings are. God is faithful. He will not let you be tempted any more than you can take. But when you are tempted, God will give you a way out. Then you will be able to deal with it!” Amen ✝️
Mike, praying for your daughter now and will do so again when I pray the Chaplet of Mercy. May our Lord be with you.
Sending love, hugs and prayers for your daughter, Mike. Praying for your whole family.
Done...and will continue to pray. God heals.
Praying for the Pope. Praying for immigrants, for workers losing their jobs, and for the poor, hungry and sick across the world who are in need of food and medical aid. Praying for Ukraine and its people.
I’m praying Mike. Gif is bigger than any addiction.
Frank, thank you for this prayer. According to the news given out from the Popes' doctors, he is out of danger, but will still need many days to recuperate. Bless our Lord, all Honor and Praise to Him.
Frank, thank you for this daily prayer.
Please pray for my son who will be confirmed soon, that God will be a real presence for him. I pray that he will lean on God for answers, not on this world.
Deborah, praying for your son now that the Lord will be with him.
Praying for your son today, Deborah. May the joy of the Lord and the wisdom of the Holy Spirit be with him each day of his life. Congratulations, Mom!!
Praying along side you, Deborah, for your son to receive the power of the Holy Spirit by the power of the Holy Spirit ✝️ *** Deuteronomy 6:5-9, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love Him with all your strength. The commandments I give you today must be in your hearts. Make sure your children learn them. Talk about them when you are at home. Talk about them when you walk along the road. Speak about them when you go to bed. And speak about them when you get up. Write them down and tie them on your hands as a reminder. Also tie them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses. Also write them on your gates!” *** Share with (check out Bible Study Fellowship for children, BSF Kids, on YouTube) your children God’s Word and the Good News of Jesus Christ I believe the most important mission of a parent ✝️ *** Isaiah 55:11, “The words I speak are like that. They will not return to Me without producing results. They will accomplish what I want them to. They will do exactly what I sent them to do!” ******* Equip our children with God’s Word and all depends on God’s grace and mercy for their Salvation! God has given human beings freedom to choose ✝️
I will pray for you and your son right now and Salina I will pray for you and your daughter Katie's return to the Lord. Keb
Amen.... thank you Lord...so many wonderful prayers yesterday from Gary, Irene, Peggy, AD, Ken, Salina, Bill and Jane and others... they inspire me...a young work in progress on my spiritual journey
*** Do I babble (going on and on repeating myself) when I pray in Matthew 6:7-8, “When you pray, do not keep talking on and on. That is what ungodly people do. They think they will be heard because they talk a lot. Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need even before you ask Him!” *** ACTS (Acclamation, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplications) *** Acclamation in Matthew 6:9, “Our Father in heaven, may Your Name be honored!” *** Confession in Matthew 6:12, “And forgive us our sins, just as we also have forgiven those who sin against us!” *** Thanksgiving in Matthew 6:10, “May Your Kingdom come. May what you want to happen be done on earth as it is done in heaven!” *** Supplication in Matthew 6:11, 13, “Give us today our daily bread…Keep us from sinning when we are tempted. Save us from the evil one.’” *** Amen ❤️✝️❤️
*** A 40-day prayer journal specifically for my daughter, Katie, the self proclaim agnostic to come back and walk with Jesus, her Savior and soon to be Lord ✝️ *** Day two - Let us worship Him together in Psalm 34:3-4, “Join me in giving glory to the Lord. Let us honor Him together. I looked to the Lord, and He answered me. He saved me from everything I was afraid of!” Amen ✝️ *** Lord Jesus, You are the promise keeper! Isaiah 55:11, “The words I speak are like that. They will not return to Me without producing results. They will accomplish what I want them to. They will do exactly what I sent them to do!” Amen ✝️ ******* Your Word You have planted in Katie’s heart when she was young will flourish one day soon and accomplish exactly what you sent them to do! I believe Your promises, Lord Jesus, help my unbelief! Amen ❤️
Prayers for your daughter Katie, Salina. Your dedication and devotion to your daughters is incredible. My sons are unbelievers and yet I know in my heart how much Jesus loves them. Virtues of patience and trust in the Lord are the topes I hold on to because faith will unfold in God’s time.
Yes, Lord! You are the promise keeper ❤️✝️❤️ Proverbs 22:6, "Start children off on the right path. And even when they are old, they will not turn away from it!" Amen!!! Katie is taking the long route (detour), but she will be back with You, I know because of Who You are not because of what she does!!!
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Lord please hear our prayers and bring your light to all those in need. Come to the side of those experiencing violence in Haiti, the Middle East, Ukraine, Russia, Darfur, and the Sudan. Please hear the pleas of all those suffering around the world - and give them strength, courage and resilience to continue walking in faith. Send them your light. Father in Heaven, have mercy on us and on the whole world! You sent Your Son, the Prince of Peace, for the salvation of the world. We pray that the Peace of Christ will reign in Haiti, the Middle East, Ukraine, Russia, Darfur and Sudan. Please protect and send aid to those in need and all who are at-risk. We pray for peace and rebuilding– we who are working towards it and for all those who are suffering or in danger from conflicts. We pray for an end to violence and war – we pray for wisdom for all leaders who have a hand in this. Lord God please help those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.