Good Morning, God,
Lord, we pray today for the good folks in Paoli and ask that they be comforted in their losses. We pray for those who were displaced when their apartments and possessions were burned beyond recognition. We pray for the history that was lost when the buildings went down. We give thanks that no one was hurt while surviving the fire and fighting the fire. We give thanks for all the firefighters and all the equipment that worked together through their "mutual aid" agreements to save other buildings and lives from harm.
Lord, we love our towns; we love our town squares centered around our court houses. Unfortunately, around here, many of the buildings are older, are more susceptible to fire, and perhaps have been altered, making fires easier to spread and harder to battle.
So, Lord, we ask for your grace and protection to save lives and structures from the devastation of fires and the dangers of fighting fires when they occur. May we be kept safe from the flames!
In Jesus' name, Amen.
20101115
A Prayer for the Headlines for Monday, November 15
Good Morning, God,
Lord, the headlines have been about the trip that our President, his family, his staff and media are on. It is hoped, says our President, "to build bridges and make better allies between ourselves and the other countries". Our partnership with India has been encouraged and enhanced. The bridges to Indonesia are hoped to be extended and strengthened. Our relations with all of the countries in the area are hoped to be healthier.
Lord, your word is often about "loving our neighbors". In biblical times, our neighbors might be across a field or just in the next town or a person we meet along the road who is in need of help. But in our day, Lord, our neighbors are clear around the globe - shucks, Lord, we often talk to folks in India when we call "customer service".
Lord, please give us wisdom and discernment as we deal with other countries. May we wisely take into consideration the style of government, the influence of religion and the way the people are taken care of.
In Jesus name, Amen.
Lord, the headlines have been about the trip that our President, his family, his staff and media are on. It is hoped, says our President, "to build bridges and make better allies between ourselves and the other countries". Our partnership with India has been encouraged and enhanced. The bridges to Indonesia are hoped to be extended and strengthened. Our relations with all of the countries in the area are hoped to be healthier.
Lord, your word is often about "loving our neighbors". In biblical times, our neighbors might be across a field or just in the next town or a person we meet along the road who is in need of help. But in our day, Lord, our neighbors are clear around the globe - shucks, Lord, we often talk to folks in India when we call "customer service".
Lord, please give us wisdom and discernment as we deal with other countries. May we wisely take into consideration the style of government, the influence of religion and the way the people are taken care of.
In Jesus name, Amen.
20101112
A Prayer for the Headlines for Friday, November 12
Good Morning, God,
The headlines this week are sadly staggering: 884 people arrested in a child prostitution sweep across the United States. The very good news is that 69 children were recovered. The additional good news is that 99 pimps were arrested. The federal sweep involved 40 cities nationwide, and possibly saw children being taken in Michigan, crossing Indiana and ending up in Tennessee. The authorities have said, Lord, that "child prostitution continues to be a significant problem in our country" and "there is no work more important than protecting America's children and freeing them from the cycle of victimization".
Lord, parent God, please use your deep love and great protective power to keep our children safe. May our children enjoy the pure innocence of childhood, the deep love of doting parents, the joy of laughter and fun with friends and the protection of each and every one of us. Lord, may our children be able to be as innocent as the lambs they are.
In Jesus name, Amen.
The headlines this week are sadly staggering: 884 people arrested in a child prostitution sweep across the United States. The very good news is that 69 children were recovered. The additional good news is that 99 pimps were arrested. The federal sweep involved 40 cities nationwide, and possibly saw children being taken in Michigan, crossing Indiana and ending up in Tennessee. The authorities have said, Lord, that "child prostitution continues to be a significant problem in our country" and "there is no work more important than protecting America's children and freeing them from the cycle of victimization".
Lord, parent God, please use your deep love and great protective power to keep our children safe. May our children enjoy the pure innocence of childhood, the deep love of doting parents, the joy of laughter and fun with friends and the protection of each and every one of us. Lord, may our children be able to be as innocent as the lambs they are.
In Jesus name, Amen.
20101110
A Prayer for the Headlines for Wednesday, November 10
Good Morning, God,
The headlines tomorrow will be about it being "Veteran's Day." It is another day to give thanks and show appreciation to a very large group of individuals, both men and women, who have helped to make our country great and our lives safer and more secure. The day will be a time to honor those men and women who put their lives on the line so that the rest of us can sit back and enjoy life. Tomorrow we are saying "thank you" to our veterans who have served in our country's armed forces.
Lord, throughout history, even your biblical history, there is the recounting of people fighting for their way of life. Your word gives story after story of people who are called by your name and who are blessed by you, being willing to give up their own lives so that others of your people might live. So, tomorrow, may we remember your word that says, "Greater love has no one than this than to give up one's own life so that others may live" and have life abundantly. May we say "thanks" and honor our veterans!
In Jesus' name, Amen.
The headlines tomorrow will be about it being "Veteran's Day." It is another day to give thanks and show appreciation to a very large group of individuals, both men and women, who have helped to make our country great and our lives safer and more secure. The day will be a time to honor those men and women who put their lives on the line so that the rest of us can sit back and enjoy life. Tomorrow we are saying "thank you" to our veterans who have served in our country's armed forces.
Lord, throughout history, even your biblical history, there is the recounting of people fighting for their way of life. Your word gives story after story of people who are called by your name and who are blessed by you, being willing to give up their own lives so that others of your people might live. So, tomorrow, may we remember your word that says, "Greater love has no one than this than to give up one's own life so that others may live" and have life abundantly. May we say "thanks" and honor our veterans!
In Jesus' name, Amen.
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