Community Prayers 2020.08.02

Prayers of Thanksgiving. For …

My parents getting an offer on their house and finding a new home in Georgia at an affordable furnished rental until their home is ready. Anslee
New connections with my city. Samantha
The camaraderie and kindness of my family and friends as I venture through graduate school. Tim
Surviving another summer semester. This was the hardest so far because I started it burnt out and exhausted on all levels.
My couch and ceiling fan, which have provided me with many sweet afternoon naps this summer.
My friend Vanessa, our beautiful bike riding time this morning, and the Spirit-filled conversation afterward. Anslee
Finally being able to go back to my shop and work a full week for the first time in 4 months, creating cool things and laboring alongside people I love. Jon
The struggles of John Lewis and so many of the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. Sarah

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

A relationship that seems broken. Samantha
My best friend’s dad who is in ICU for multiple reasons, including covid. Naomi
All those in the path of the hurricane. Cindy
My aunt who is hospitalized and is the matriarch of her family. G.C.
My friend Hilary and her stomach issues returning again, for her to find peace and healing through Christ. Anslee
The ultimate fruition of the work of the heroes of the Civil Rights movement to come to pass. Sarah
My sister-in-law’s father Larry, who is sick with COVID and on a ventilator for the past two weeks, and for his family as they navigate this long-distance. Kimberly
Insight & strength to keep trying with difficult family relationships. Mikayla

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

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