Sending prayers for protection and safety while you serve others on our front line of defense - and for courage as well (which you've already demonstrated as you return to work) <3
I lost my husband this week. Please give me strength funeralize and bury him in a way that is meaningful for our four children in the midst of a pandemic.
I have been exposed And await test results for the symptomatic patient. I have to allow my daughter to stay with her father whom I am in a custody battle with as he attempts to destroy our relationship. I am heartbroken. I am frightened as I watch the leader ship of this country stumble time and time again. My heart breaks for those who have lost loved ones and for those who suffer with isolation alone. Lord hear our prayers
For the high school seniors who are devastated to be missing out on so many precious milestones and memories... and who simultaneously struggle with feeling guilty about such “trivial” things when they know that they should be thankful for their health and family and food and shelter, etc. It just seems like a lot to ask of someone to trade in the last of their childhood for such an adult-level burden.
We scheduled my daughter’s senior pictures months ago for today. We had tears as she is coming to terms with no prom, no graduation...
So we kept the appointment, moved the location to our backyard and fortunately, our friend and photographer kept her social distance and we celebrated. It was not how we planned, but she said afterwards how glad she was that we didn’t cancel. I promised we would find ways to celebrate.
So hard. Our girls dance team made it to state, we had seven seniors who didn’t get yo have their final competition. Sounds small in the grand scheme but its not to these girls.
Please pray for my mom, who is in rehab in a nursing home. The angst that she is already compromised by her heart issues and is inaccessible to visit or care for myself holds me hostage and unable to breathe sometimes. Praying day after day that she regains the strength she needs to get her out of there and get her home safely!
Lisa, I am with you on this. My mom is in memory care. I am so thankful that she and the other residents and their caregivers have remained healthy and that they receive the care they deserve. May we get to see our moms soon.
My mom is in assisted living . I haven't seen her in 4 weeks. I am beyond grateful to her caregivers. They have set up facetime and microsoft meetings. She is doing well inspite of her dementia and the new norm.
My husband is alone in a nursing home. He is trying hard to stay positive, but they are not allowed visitors and I have not seen him in 6 weeks. I pray for the health care workers and all who are confined in health related facilities. ❤
I'm a receptionist in a retirement community that includes assisted living, full-time skilled nursing, and memory care. Telling people they cannot visit their own family, or telling residents they cannot have any visitors, is easily the hardest part of my job right now.
I only leave the house to go to work and, once a week, walk to the grocery store with a mask on. My worst fear is giving the virus to a coworker or resident. Being careful on my days off is, in my opinion, part of my job these days.
We're going to be so slammed with visitors when this is over. I'll barely have a moment to myself at work. I'm looking forward to it!
Lord I ask that you grant sleep to the sleepless, peace to the restless, comfort to the hurting. I ask for protection to those who cannot stay at home, as their service takes them in harm’s way. I thank you for all the Protection you have already given, and ask that you not let us forget those around us who are in need. Grant us love for one another. Thanks 🙏🏽 for all the blessings we find, if we just look with new eyes.
For all the people being quarantined with their abuser, having no break from the incessant verbal, emotional and physical abuse. For all those seeking a reprieve from the violence inside the home, and yearning for protection amongst a supportive community. God, be near them.
Nadia I'm praying for you and other clergy who are serving a world full of suffering. Keep trusting because our God is trustworthy. I love you. Just because you are you. When you are exhausted of it all I hope you feel your tribe holding your arms up as you praise. There are many of us. Thank you for showing up as you are, beautifully and wonderfully made.
For adult children living at a distance, in places where COVID19 is raging, and the powerlessness we parents of adult children feel in our inability to hug, help, and console them.
A second prayer please? For our food pantry and others — that we can continue to “loaves-and-fishes” right now with the multitudes who are now arriving at our door.
I pray for the addicts who have to feed their addiction by prostitution.
I pray for addicts who have to overcome their addiction amid today's crazy.
I pray for the children who cannot safely be at home and pray that those who prey upon them understand better.
I pray for all the parents who cannot allow their children to be near them
I pray for those without homes and that we can assist them without judgements.
I pray for those that have been incarcerated and hope that we can be lead into an understanding of how damaging and unnecessary incarnation can be.
I pray that we all can gain an understanding of how truly broken our health care and political systems are.
I pray for all of those who help the sick, the hurting, the lonely and the helpers.
I pray that those of us who are choosing to risk working so we can be helpful - and those who have to work - are considerate of how things must change and patient with ourselves and others as we protect our fellow humans.
For all of us who live alone and could use a hug or someone to reassure us, let us pray for healing and comfort.
Mary, I am alone as well. Sending hugs to you from afar!
Virtual hugs back to you
Sending hugs and coffee and conversation
Amen <3
Giving you a virtual hug
Amen!
For courage - returning to medical work after many years doing other things
Thank you for this. May God bless your showing up.
By returning to work, I think you already are courageous. Thank you for your bravery.
Thank you for going forth into the wilderness.
Sending prayers for protection and safety while you serve others on our front line of defense - and for courage as well (which you've already demonstrated as you return to work) <3
Thank you for people who step up in anyway they can.
Thank you for stepping in! That's a huge gift. <3
Prayers for your safety. Thank you for your service.
Prayers for your safety, for courage, for rest and peace.
Thank you for your courage.
Oh my word, thank you so much. Sending loads of love and prayers - by doing this, you are showing amazing courage and love.
God bless you -
I lost my husband this week. Please give me strength funeralize and bury him in a way that is meaningful for our four children in the midst of a pandemic.
What a cruel thing. I'm so, so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you all.
Oh Gail, I am SO sorry - sending prayers for comfort for you and your children in this time of grief.
I'm so sorry! Thats awful news to handle right now.
My heart hurts for you right now. I’m so sorry you and your children are going though this.
Oh Gail my heart is broken for you prayer to the great comforter to meet you in the lonely places and comfort you during this time. No good words.
They are obviously no words but you are in my prayers. Holding you to the light.
I am so sorry. Peace be upon you and your children today and this week as you grieve and deal with the details.
Much love to you and your children in your time of grief.
I am so very, very sorry. Truly.
Gail, I will hold you and your children in my heart and prayers.
For we who struggle to pray
Amen!
For sudden, unexpected moments of joy and wonder. For all who feel they won’t survive this, Lord, hear our prayer. 🙏🏽♥️
I have been exposed And await test results for the symptomatic patient. I have to allow my daughter to stay with her father whom I am in a custody battle with as he attempts to destroy our relationship. I am heartbroken. I am frightened as I watch the leader ship of this country stumble time and time again. My heart breaks for those who have lost loved ones and for those who suffer with isolation alone. Lord hear our prayers
Robin, I am praying for you right now.
❤️ hear our prayers.....
jesus that is brutal I am going to light my patio candle for you, and others in the middle of custody disputes tonight
For the high school seniors who are devastated to be missing out on so many precious milestones and memories... and who simultaneously struggle with feeling guilty about such “trivial” things when they know that they should be thankful for their health and family and food and shelter, etc. It just seems like a lot to ask of someone to trade in the last of their childhood for such an adult-level burden.
We scheduled my daughter’s senior pictures months ago for today. We had tears as she is coming to terms with no prom, no graduation...
So we kept the appointment, moved the location to our backyard and fortunately, our friend and photographer kept her social distance and we celebrated. It was not how we planned, but she said afterwards how glad she was that we didn’t cancel. I promised we would find ways to celebrate.
So hard. Our girls dance team made it to state, we had seven seniors who didn’t get yo have their final competition. Sounds small in the grand scheme but its not to these girls.
My senior is taking it in stride,but that her nature. I know many who are devastated.
Please pray for my mom, who is in rehab in a nursing home. The angst that she is already compromised by her heart issues and is inaccessible to visit or care for myself holds me hostage and unable to breathe sometimes. Praying day after day that she regains the strength she needs to get her out of there and get her home safely!
Lisa, I am with you on this. My mom is in memory care. I am so thankful that she and the other residents and their caregivers have remained healthy and that they receive the care they deserve. May we get to see our moms soon.
My mom is in assisted living . I haven't seen her in 4 weeks. I am beyond grateful to her caregivers. They have set up facetime and microsoft meetings. She is doing well inspite of her dementia and the new norm.
My husband is alone in a nursing home. He is trying hard to stay positive, but they are not allowed visitors and I have not seen him in 6 weeks. I pray for the health care workers and all who are confined in health related facilities. ❤
I'm a receptionist in a retirement community that includes assisted living, full-time skilled nursing, and memory care. Telling people they cannot visit their own family, or telling residents they cannot have any visitors, is easily the hardest part of my job right now.
I only leave the house to go to work and, once a week, walk to the grocery store with a mask on. My worst fear is giving the virus to a coworker or resident. Being careful on my days off is, in my opinion, part of my job these days.
We're going to be so slammed with visitors when this is over. I'll barely have a moment to myself at work. I'm looking forward to it!
Thank you for taking care of your residents by being cautious with yourself ALL the time, not just at work. You are a blessing!
wow, keep the faith girl.
Thank you for what you are doing.
I can imagine how this must cause him such great anxiety--and you too! prayers
you will! BELIEVE
Lord I ask that you grant sleep to the sleepless, peace to the restless, comfort to the hurting. I ask for protection to those who cannot stay at home, as their service takes them in harm’s way. I thank you for all the Protection you have already given, and ask that you not let us forget those around us who are in need. Grant us love for one another. Thanks 🙏🏽 for all the blessings we find, if we just look with new eyes.
For all the people being quarantined with their abuser, having no break from the incessant verbal, emotional and physical abuse. For all those seeking a reprieve from the violence inside the home, and yearning for protection amongst a supportive community. God, be near them.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Nadia I'm praying for you and other clergy who are serving a world full of suffering. Keep trusting because our God is trustworthy. I love you. Just because you are you. When you are exhausted of it all I hope you feel your tribe holding your arms up as you praise. There are many of us. Thank you for showing up as you are, beautifully and wonderfully made.
I receive it. Thank you.
for the strength to keep leading others to serve still others when much of me just wants to hide at home.
For adult children living at a distance, in places where COVID19 is raging, and the powerlessness we parents of adult children feel in our inability to hug, help, and console them.
As one of those children, thank you. Oli pray for comfot and strength for our beloved parents at a time when we wish so much to be together.
A second prayer please? For our food pantry and others — that we can continue to “loaves-and-fishes” right now with the multitudes who are now arriving at our door.
For those of us in the mental health field, we pray for strength, for energy, for empathy, for words.
Know that presence is as healing as words
Amen
I pray for the addicts who have to feed their addiction by prostitution.
I pray for addicts who have to overcome their addiction amid today's crazy.
I pray for the children who cannot safely be at home and pray that those who prey upon them understand better.
I pray for all the parents who cannot allow their children to be near them
I pray for those without homes and that we can assist them without judgements.
I pray for those that have been incarcerated and hope that we can be lead into an understanding of how damaging and unnecessary incarnation can be.
I pray that we all can gain an understanding of how truly broken our health care and political systems are.
I pray for all of those who help the sick, the hurting, the lonely and the helpers.
I pray that those of us who are choosing to risk working so we can be helpful - and those who have to work - are considerate of how things must change and patient with ourselves and others as we protect our fellow humans.
Amen