Our Weekly Prayer
God our Heavenly Father and Mother, we give you praise for an amazing summer during which we have enjoyed early morning walks with beloved pets, and in the cool of the evening we have enjoyed spending time with family and friends. We have basked in the light and warmth of Your Son; and our eyes have been stunned by the beauty of flower, field, forest and beach. Our ears have rejoiced to hear the voices of children playing and the barks of excited young dogs joining in the fun. We thank You for the wonderful world with which You have gifted us. May we always appreciate how awesome it is and how awesome is Your Creating, sustaining and renewing Hand.
God of grace, forgive us when we take our blessings for granted. Forgive us when we thirst for more than we need. Forgive us when we look down on folk, for the only time we should look down is to offer them a helping hand to get up on their feet. We pray especially for families who have lost a child, a spouse or partner, a parent, a sibling, a dear friend. Comfort and embrace them that they may truly know how much You love them, and thus bring healing and wholeness.
God of love, we pray for all our children and all the staff at our schools as they return for the new term. May children appreciate the privilege and blessing of education. Grant all the staff wisdom and discernment as they help each child grow in mental and physical stature. May parents show their support and their thankfulness of all that is done to enhance the lives of their children that our schools, towns and villages may remain a close knit community. This we ask in the name of Jesus, Amen. (KFG)
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