Hi, Father,  You tell us to give thanks in all things.   Were you kidding?  Am I to give thanks that my husband was so ill?   Was I to give thanks when he died and left me alone?   Give thanks when I am so fearful of what the rest of my life will be?  Give thanks when I think of him and cry?  Give thanks when I miss him so much?  I will be obedient to you Father because you love me so much.   I will give thanks that my Dean isn’t suffering anymore.   He is whole and I will see him one day again.  I will be thankful every day that I laugh instead of cry.  I thank you for taking care of me through this time of grief.  Bless me Father God.   Keep on loving me.   I need you so much.  Love, Pat

Peace of mind for my Mother – in –Law. 

Morning Prayer
God and Father- Thank you for seeing my safely thru the night once again.  I ask you to hold my hand and see me safely thru this day. Make me aware of your nearness as you guide me to do that which is right and forgive my wrongs in thought and deed. Guard my tongue against unkind remarks that offend and judgementalism of others.  We are all the same in your sight.

Watch over and keep safe all those dear to me — family and freinds. Give special comfort to those dealing with special problems of health or heart.  Strengthen my faith and trust in you- and forgive when I doubt.  Dear Jesus, enter into my heart that I may find peace in my heart and mind.  In your name I pray.  Amen
May there be peace of mind for my mother -in -law.

God of Compassion,

Protect all young children who are afraid today - for whatever reasons and
wherever they may live.

Assure them that they are not alone, and that guardian angels will come to
them today somehow and some way.

Amen.

Source of all there is.

Today may there be enough.
Enough to eat to soothe the hungry
knowing there are those yet to be fed
Enough water to quench the thirsty
in places parched and scorched
Enough laughter to sustain hope
where dreams are seeming dried up and deferred.
Holy One please bring your presence,
in the hands and feet of those we meet
May it be enough.

lhg