"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
(Philippians 4:13, NKJV)
Prayer selections from the largest international relief and development organization in the U.S.
Merciful Father, help us to be mindful that our Easter joy must be lasting food for our journey. Help us to express our joy not only in songs of praise, but in the manner in which we show love, one to another. We thank You for the gifts which You give us in order that we may share Your love tangibly with the poor. We thank You that You have enabled us to answer this greatest of all calls – to love one another. We make our prayer in the name of Jesus, our risen Lord.Amen.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the mothers You have given to each of us. We thank You for their eyes, hands, feet and voice being used for Your purposes. May we always appreciate the hours they go without sleep to sit with us during sickness, the afternoon naps they miss in order to see us in sports events, the clothing they forego to insure we have required attire, the times to pamper themselves that they miss to get us to choir practices, and so much more. We thank You that our mothers have such love for You that they seek to instill Your teachings in each of us, and this is a gift of love. In Jesus’ name we pray.
We thank You, O God, for Your many blessings this day, and especially for the talented and warm-hearted people whom You have put into our lives and through whom we see Your image and likeness. Father, continue to bless us as we make our prayer, through Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.