Hello God
31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31
God thank you for the “waiting” moments. The times when we shut off the rest of the world and listen for what you want to teach, show or present to us. Waiting is a verb, it requires action, or doing something. This may mean shutting off the radio, going by ourselves, or somehow just shutting out the outside world that pushes in on us. Not always easy to do. There is much to learn when we “wait”. When we truly shut off all the outside noise and hear what you want us to hear, see or feel, there is much to be gained. Sometimes waiting can be agonizing because we don’t know how long we must wait. The promising thing is that if we “wait” or pause we shall renew our strength, run and not be weary and not faint. May we take time to wait.
Thank You God for answered prayers that we have brought forward for our members here at WMC. Thank you for hearing the prayers brought forward and for hearing and answering the prayers that were not expressed openly. Thank- you for being an all knowing God.
In particular we continue to ask for prayers for the following:
We ask that you continue to be with all our members who over the past year have dealt with the loss of a loved one. Be with all who have dealt with loss as they work thru all the “first times”. May they dwell in the good memories they have of their loved one. Thank you for families that offer support here.
God, we live in a world that seems like a blender at times. in this may we feel your presence. Give us peace to not be anxious as things change all around us and we feel like we are sometimes not in as much control as we would like to be.
We offer prayers for our Political leaders, locally, provincially, and nationally. They to live in a landscape that is ever changing and challenging. May they govern with integrity, honesty and humility. Hold them close.
This week we ask that you be with our Households of faith here at WMC.
God we are blessed with so many gifts and abilities you have offered to those of our active members here at WMC. May we continue to somehow be a presence in our community. Thank you for guiding us and may you continue to be with leadership as they/ we look ahead to the future.
God, may we truly take time to pause and “Wait” for you and what you have to teach us. Sometimes this can be very challenging in a world that has many pushes and pulls. In a world that requires us to make decisions and changes in can be very tough to wait…… . You have promised us renewed strength and energy if we do “WAIT” . May we apply this to our lives this week and weeks ahead.
In your name we ask it
Amen