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| The Heart is near the middle of the sky, to the right of the 2nd tree from the left. |
Prayer
is about speaking and listening. Church services
include moments of designated time to speak to God. We give thanks. In Catholic and Anglican meetings, we acknowledge
our sins and ask forgiveness. As Christians
we pray for others during our intercessions. We are taught, and believe God listens.
I
don’t know about other people, but I am constantly asking myself, “Am I really listening
to You, Heavenly Father? Did I miss hearing
you Jesus?”
However,
I believe God communicates with us visually—if we are looking for it. Today as I was in the village, I took a few seconds
to look up. Something in the sky caught my
attention, and I immediately opened my yellow handbag and pulled out my mobile phone.
I quickly took a few snaps before the message
in the sky was wiped away by the wind.
The
photo is here. Do you see the love message
in the clouds—the heart? When I saw it, I
immediately smiled, and there was joy in my heart. And I wanted to share it—because I like sharing
God’s love.
I
also decided that I would post the intercession I wrote for yesterday’s church service.
It was the last Sunday of the Anglican Church
year…Christ the King. Next Sunday Advent
begins.
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Reader: May Your will be
done, on earth
Reply: As in heaven.
The
Church of Christ: Gracious and kind Heavenly Father, thank You
for all your benefits and promises. We
pray for our Arch Bishops, Justin Welby and John Sentamu. We lift up to you Area De, Rod Cosh—touch His
body with healing. We pray for his
family to be comforted in their recent bereavement. We pray for our Parish
Ministry Team, Robin and Juliet, Shola, Bill and Sue.
Reader: May Your will be
done, on earth
Reply: As in heaven
Creation,
Human Society, the Sovereign and Those in Authority: We pray for our Queen, Elizabeth and her
husband, Philip. We give you praise for
their example of committed marriage, as they celebrate 70 years of marriage. Please continue to bless their marriage and keep
them in good health. We pray for Theresa
May as she represents Great Britain at the European Council and leads the
country in Brexit negotiations.
We pray for the family and friends of those affected by
Argentina’s lost submarine. Comfort them
during this time of confusion and mystery.
We pray for areas of continued conflict—Syria, Israel,
Palestine, North Korea, Egypt. Father,
only You know the answers to these complex political situations. Please reveal Your answers to world leaders.
Reader: May Your will be
done, on earth
Reply: As in heaven
The
Local Community: Father
of Light, abounding in lovingkindness, we pray for our community. As we prepare
for Advent Season and Christmas, provide us with opportunities to share the
message of Jesus. Bless those sharing
“Christmas Unwrapped” in local schools.
Use the message to help children learn how to become friends with
Jesus. Let all who are seeking truth
find the Way, The Truth and the Life.
Reader: May Your will be
done, on earth
Reply: As in heaven
Those
Who Suffer: Who pardons all our
iniquities; heals all our diseases? Who
redeems our lives from the pit, and crowns us with compassion? (Psalm 103) Only You, Precious Lord. You earnestly remember that we are formed of
dust. Be near to who are suffering in body, mind and spirit. Whether they are at home, in hospital, rehabilitation facility or with friends, we ask that they will experience Your healing Presence with them.
The
Communion of Saints:
King David wrote “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Paul
encouraged us “Those who have gone before us are a great cloud of witnesses;
let us lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run
with endurance the race that is set before us, looking
to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith…” We think of Amy Clifford, at this time.
Merciful Father, Accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our
Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Serving Jesus, Author of our faith,
"Lady Helene"
