Dear Father, we come to You with praise and thanksgiving, for Your salvation, for Your sanctification. We thank you, for Your love and abundant mercy, for Your protection and providence, that we enjoy, day after day.
Lord, we take so much for granted, our life, our well-being, our family and our creature comforts, which we receive, only by Your grace. But it is when we face troubles, when we feel that thorn in our flesh, that we draw close to You and there is no place we would rather be, than beneath the shadow of Your wings .
Today, Lord we come before you, with folded hands and on bent knees, praying for Your compassion on those who are sick, those who are suffering, , those who have lost family and friends, those who are rendered homeless, those who have been turned to refugees, overnight, all in the futile wars that are raging, in this world, today.
Heal the suffering, heal those who are struggling, those who are overcome by the grief of separation. Heal the ones who feel betrayed and abandoned, save the hunted and the captives, strengthen the weak, comfort those who are mourning. Be a shield around little children who are lost, let no evil come near them, be a fortress to those who seek shelter from harm.
O God of mercy and might, we believe that You are still on the throne, that nothing is impossible for You . We know You are compassionate and will take control of all the lawlessness, that is ruling the world. Reveal Your miracles, show us Your mighty deeds, heal and restore Your creation, show forth Your glory and let Your goodness and mercy be our portion, all the days of our lives .
Mary Jacob 