Prayerful

Heavenly Father,

You called me to be Your own possession. Grant that my life may evidence the working of Your Holy Spirit in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, according to the image of your only-begotten Son. Lord, in Your mercy, hear my prayer.

Because of Your tender love toward us sinners You have given me Your Son that, believing in Him, I might have everlasting life. Continue to grant me Your Holy Spirit that I may remain steadfast in this faith to the end and finally come to life everlasting. Lord, in your mercy, hear my prayer.

I pray for marriage and family, that husbands and wives, parents and children live in ordered harmony according to the Word of God; for parents who must raise children alone; for our communities and neighbors. Lord, in Your mercy, hear my prayer

Be a source of strength and hope for Nevaeh, Makiya, and Nikolai. When they stray, protect them from all danger and grant Your abiding presence. Guide them by Your Word into paths of wisdom and righteousness, and send Your holy angels to watch over them, that the evil one may have no power over them. Lord, in Your mercy, hear my prayer

Lord God, Your gracious presence attends Your people wherever they go. Be with Matt and I as our lives are in transitions we move from a familiar home to a new community in Nebraska. Support us in times of challenge or loneliness, and surround us with caring Christian people so that we may find welcome and peace in our new location and joy in Your ongoing kindness and love. Lord, in Your mercy, hear my prayer.

I give You thanks for the day, especially for the good I was permitted to give and recieve. The day is now past, and I commit it to You. I entrust to You the night and rest in Your peace, for You are my help, and You neither slumber nor sleep. Lighten my darkness, O Lord, and by Your great mercy defend me from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of Your only Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Amen