" Let my prayer be counted as incense before you,
and the lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice. "
Psalm 141:2 NRSV
A start for today's prayer list:
~ the people of Turkey who are still searching for survivors; the rescue workers and aid workers; the injured; the homeless; the grieving... that God may surround them through the love and care of others so they may have shelter and safety, and comfort for body and soul.
~ the people in the Northeast US, that they may have safe travel and good shelter during this early blizzard.
~for people everywhere trying to escape the disastrous cycle of domestic violence, that the abused may find safety and solace, and the abusers may find healing for the forces that drive them
~for all who fight chronic illness, that they may find hope, resilience, and comfort as they face each day
~~Prayers of Thanksgiving for the beauty of the seasons; for simple treasures like our loved ones having good friends they can enjoy; fresh apples and other fruits in season; loving companion animals; a warm blanket and a cup of tea (or something that won't bring on allergies or symptoms :-)
~~Praise for the God who doesn't desert us when the ground crumbles beneath our feet, but Who is intimately present when circumstances are at their worst
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