Community Prayers 2020.06.21

Prayers of Thanksgiving. For …

My recovery from surgery going well and that I get to be a father to my son today and for the days ahead. Jon
My sister-in-law as she starts preparing for the joys of marriage in this strange time. Olivia
The great fathers. Sydney
The people of Yemen. May you father them through their time of desperate need. Tim
Personal growth and learning to be kinder to myself. Joe
Fathers and father love, for the joy and grief this day can hold. Claire
My mental and emotional struggles seemingly lessening, for our amazingly supportive staff, and for being able to see family soon. Anslee
My friend’s father’s successful surgery and his recovery. Faith
God’s provision and continued employment. Naomi

… let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.

My older brother and his addiction. G.C.
Those surviving, processing, and healing from spiritual abuse. Gina
My older brother and his addiction and denial and anger. Rebekah
My younger brother and his depression. G.C.
Fathers and father love, for the joy and grief this day can hold. Claire
Those of us who have lost our earthly fathers. Sydney
The people of Yemen. May you father them through their time of desperate need. Tim
Peter, who is reaching the end of his life and whose wife loves him deeply. Scott
The wisdom of my local government officials, who are putting human life above all. Jenny
Ongoing struggles with mental health and a need for peace. Naomi
My friend Osama, who feels himself consumed by work for any creative pursuits. For him to feel free again. Samuel

… let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy.

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