Saturday's Prayer

Heavenly Father

I need your help and guidance.  So much going on around me that I can't take care of and make right.  Lord, I pray that you would place your hand of comfort and strength on my daughter as she makes her way through murky waters.  Take her hand and guide her and let your will be done.

Father, I pray for protection over all 5 of my grandchildren and that you would walk closely with them showing your kindness and grace.

Lord, many relationships are struggling right now and I pray that you would open eyes and hearts and that as you have forgiven, so shall they.  We so often quote "life is so short" upon the untimely or unexpected death of someone, but we never do anything about it!

Lord, let us remember that this is but a temporary stop and that our true home is heaven and being with you on the streets of gold and in your glorious presence.  Show us how to be the person you want us to be and role model "love your neighbor as thyself."

Your son's birthday is around the corner and I'm anxious for it.  You have blessed me with beautiful children and sons-in-laws I could not have done a better job of picking.  Bless their marriages and mine as we move into another year.

I pray for employment for those who need it, restoration of health and healing for emotional and physical wounds.

I pray for our President and the next few years.  I pray that your hand would be on every decision made and that we can reclaim our country again.

Lord, as the days go by, we get closer to events that are hard on us.  First the birth of Garrett and then the death of not only my mom but then Garrett and then the birthdays of both my mom and Chris.  This is a difficult time Lord and I pray that you would have your hand of comfort and healing on us.

I humble myself before you Lord, knowing that you gave your only child for me and my sins.  I do not feel worthy but then again, as most parents do, you also make the sacrifice of yourself for us.  Thank you Jesus, for being my comforter, leader, rock, ear, confidante, Father and most of all my friend that I can come to any time or day.  I love you.


Barbara

p.s.  Say hi to Mom and Dad and Garrett and Harry and Betty and John.