You are in our thoughts and prayers! Jesus can speak peace into a storm is our reassurance. Praying for both of you to be carried close to God now and in the days to come. COVID keeps us all distant, but we are with you both in spirit. We are praying for a good recovery and return home. We are saddened to learn that you are in the hospital. Prayers of healing for this next part of your journey together. Prayers for you today, for the peace that passes all understanding. May God’s Spirit wrap you in warm blankets of comfort and renewing strength. May God draw you closer to Himself and to each other during this time, and bring healing from this distress. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers: for support, healing, and good medicine. May he recover quickly and smoothly, and may you both find strength and peace in God’s provision and protection. You are surrounded by prayer and love.Ĭovering you and your husband in prayer as you navigate this trial. May God give you courage, hope, peace, and healing! ![]() May He place His healing hand on you, and may you feel the love of those around you. May God surround you with His perfect peace. May the many prayers for healing sustain you. Thinking of you and praying for God’s healing touch, comfort, and strength in your lives. May you be lifted up knowing God is the head doctor. May you sense the presence of the Lord every moment. You remain in our thoughts and in our prayers, which are sometimes just those wordless cries for God’s mercy and grace to be with you. Sending love and praying comfort and hope for you. Lord have mercy! Praying that you would feel God’s tender embrace. May you continue to experience God’s gracious presence as you walk these next steps. Image by Antonios Ntoumas from Pixabay Thoughts and Prayers If you care for someone going through difficulty, may they inspire your own expressions of care. If you’re going through a hard time, I pray these words might strengthen and comfort you. ![]() But over the last weeks, my husband and I have been on the receiving end of so many beautiful thoughts and prayers that have helped to carry us through this time.Ī lightly edited selection appears below. Even as a pastor and writer, I don’t always know what to say to someone who is hurting. I also realize that it’s not easy to find the right words to express our love and care. But you can do it.” As I pray constantly, it’s a comfort to know that I am not alone as many others are praying too. As I struggle to navigate the hospital system, I need others who say, “Advocating is hard work. In the roller coaster of emotions as my husband’s condition seesaws up and down and up again, as we get close (again) to having him come home, I need others who hold us close in their thoughts. Yet since my husband has now been in the hospital for almost five weeks, I know that we also need the many positive thoughts and prayers extended on our behalf. We need to go beyond thoughts and prayers to address violence, mental health, racism, poverty, sexual abuse, and other social ills that cause deep pain. As one mother whose son died in a mass shooting says, “I don’t want prayers. They may seem a weak substitute for the concrete action needed to address pressing problems. Either way, even a singular Thanksgiving prayer establishes a necessary pause after all the prep work and before the ensuing mayhem over who gets the last drumstick or slice of pie.In the midst of great distress, some say that they no longer want “thoughts and prayers.” In the face of tragedy, these words may come across as an automatic reflex offering little comfort or real empathy. Perhaps one of these Thanksgiving prayers will even become part of their daily prayer routine. Hearing the words of writers, rabbis, authors, theologians, and presidents can inspire a moment of peace and reflection among your guests before they enjoy their delicious homemade meal. When thinking of how to connect with God on Thanksgiving Day, you can have the little ones read aloud a Thanksgiving psalm, or you can choose a prayer or two that has the power to give strength to those Thanksgiving guests who may need it. ![]() Regardless of which scripture you choose to read this year, these Thanksgiving sayings are an easy way to find the words to show how grateful you are to have everyone you love together sharing a meal. If you and your Thanksgiving guests follow the Jewish or Christian faith, you can share a Thanksgiving prayer, blessing, or Bible verse that discusses themes of gratitude and thankfulness. But carrying out this Thanksgiving tradition holds greater meaning on November 24 as you combine communion over food with giving thanks. Sharing a piece of scripture before enjoying a meal with friends and family is a powerful practice any time of year.
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