Psalm 86
This psalm presents us with pattern and principle for praying through challenging times. It is short. It is simple. It is sincere.
Awareness. Acceptance. Advocacy
Give me strength and stamina to stay the course. God my hearts desire is for you to be seen through me so God I pray that you will be seen through me even as I face this battle with cancer from day to day. Don’t allow my fire to be quenched and use my trials as a testament to your faithfulness.
Today’s pray focus is on the sacrificial life that Jesus lived. As I am preparing to put my body through hell in order to live I am reminded that Jesus walked the same road and for that I am grateful and inspired.
God in a world and in a time filled with so much hatred grant us the power to extend your love to all of your creation. Help us to honor those also made in your image even if we disapprove or disagree. God humble is where we need a dose of humility and forgive us for devaluing one another. Help us to love others the way that you love us. Unconditionally.
Today’s prayer focus is joy. Years ago a good friend and former hospice patient gave me a book of Puritan Prayers. It was been a wonderful reference for me over the years. Today’s prayer comes from a book of prayers.