A Prayer for the Grieving...

O Lord, It was on my heart to pray for the grieving, but there are so many throughout the world who are grieving in many different ways. 

There are those who are grieving: for loved ones, for the loss of their health or someone else's, for the loss of things being the way they used to be, for the loss of jobs, for the loss of income, for the loss of interactions with friends and loved ones, for the loss of their homes, for the loss of their safety, for the loss of peace, and so many other things that cause them grief. Dear God, please heal their aching hearts, for you alone know what their grief is related to. Thank you!

Is It a Matter of Coincidence?

Some say it’s a matter of coincidence that:

A bright star hung high in the sky over where He was

To guide the shepherds and wisemen to see Him,

And later to turn water into wine at a wedding.

 

Some say it’s a matter of coincidence that:

A loud voice came from heaven when He was baptized

Saying, “This is My Beloved Son.”

He went around telling us to forgive others and love our enemies.

 

Some say it’s a matter of coincidence that: 

He said, “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.”

He fed thousands with a few loaves of bread and a couple fish

And He walked on water.

 

Some say it’s a matter of coincidence that:

He healed the marginalized and

He can still heal the heart and soul of 

Those who turn to Him for comfort.

 

Some say it’s a matter of coincidence that:

He knew He was going to be betrayed and killed, yet He did it anyway.

He was willing to give His life as a Ransom for many who believe in Him.

After 3 days He was seen by Cephas, by 12, over 500, apostles, James and Paul

Was it just a coincidence?                                               

[1 Corinthians 15:3-8]

 

Praying To the Light in the Darkness of Night in a Confused World

 In the dark of the night, I pray for clarity, O Lord, our Light in a confused World. 

There are so many who have differences of opinion,

But seem to judge others according to whether,

They are in alignment with their point of view.

 

You told us, O Lord, we aren’t to judge others, 

Lest we be judged by the same accord.

So, I pray with trepidation,

For I am a guilty and sinful human being.

 

So, with a humble heart,

I ask for the gift of Your compassion, 

For me and for all of us in this confused world, O Lord,

No matter on what side of the fence we reside.

 

With words less harsh, and more tolerant, 

Willing to tune out the cacophony of noise

And focusing on treating others as You would want,

Respecting their differences and opinions, as well.

 

[For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged… Matthew 7:2]