Hello God
Thanks for guiding us thru another week , for being there when we needed you and also for being there when we probably weren’t even aware.
Thank you for the many lessons and teachings in the Bible that give us strength and energy when required, in particular Psalm 121: 1- 2 “ I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth” . And Matthew 28:20 where Jesus tells his disciples “ Lo I will be always with you even unto the end of thee world”. We know that being here forever is impossible but it is reassuring to us to know That even in Spirit Jesus will be with US “even unto the end of the world” this reassurance allows us to find hope from the Psalms that basically states that when things are down and we are discouraged and even a little bit off the path we should lift or eyes up towards the sky and mountains. In these times may cling to the lesson that “When the Outlook looks bleak try the UPLOOK. Thank-you God for this support and wisdom
We want to keep in our prayers all those who may be suffering medical issues. We pray for those who have on going testing being done. We also pray for those that just aren’t feeling right. May you hear them as they call out whether silently or in outward request. Hold them close. Be with the doctors, Nurses and Specialists that are there to support us in our time of need. Thank- you for answered prayers for past medical prayer requests. We thank you for the recovery or for providing strength to keep fighting.
We also ask that you continue to be with our seniors whether members here at WMC or in our families. Grant those seniors who are battling life changes grace as they try to make sense out of things that always may not make sense. Thank you for the caregivers that provide support to our loved ones.
Be with those in a position of Authority whether world leaders, national leaders, or more locally may they govern with understanding, dignity, and true unselfish character. We hold in Prayer those with authority.
Thanks you also for the many functioning parts here at WMC . thank you for the many, many gifts you have granted those here at WMC. Continue to be with pastor Matthew as he stives to learn about us and the life here at WMC. We thank you for the ways you have provided pastors and leaders here thru the many years at WMC. We have been blessed.
We also lift up our Households of faith this week.
As we enter the holiday season may we recognize again the reason for the season … the birth of Jessus and the Hope it provides. Help us to continue to enjoy time with family and appreciate what each one means to us. And again, we thank you for being there for us in the good times and the tough times. And when times seem bleak and the outlook is going tough help us to try the UPLOOK
IN Your name we ask it
AMEN