Let’s pray together…

Heavenly Father I give you thanks for the gift of life.  You are our creator and sustainer.  You give and take away.  You provide for our every need.  You also heal us, sometimes in ways we never could have imagined.  Thank you for guiding and healing my cousin Elizabeth.  Continue to watch over her as she recovers from surgery.

Loving God I give you thanks for the gift of peace.  Jesus said that he gives a peace that goes beyond understanding.  I know I don’t totally understand it, but you are there.  Please God, provide a sense of peace and understanding for those going thought the conflict in the middle east.  War looks like it might break out.  Intervene in a way that is according to your will and help us to see that will.

Gracious God, I give you thanks for all I have.  I even know that I have more than I need, but I often don’t give to others like I should.  Grant me a generous heart to see the need in others.

Thank you God for hearing me (us) this day and everyday.  I know you hear our prayers and that you love us.  Thank you for being our God and for giving us salvation through Jesus Christ.  We are not deserving of this best gift of all.  Thank you God.  We love you.  In Christ’s name we pray…Amen! -EDH-