Almighty Father in Heaven, there have been so many men and women who have fought and sacrificed and died so that the rest of us can enjoy the freedoms with which You have blessed us. Sometimes those people have been celebrated. Sometimes they have been denigrated. But still they serve so that we might be free. Bless all those who have fought so that freedom might not die, that tyranny and dictatorial rulers/heads of state are prevented from oppressing more people. Bless those who have sacrificed family time, limbs, and sometimes sanity so that the freedom that brought the Pilgrims to our shores is preserved. For those blessings and so many others, Lord, we give You our thanks. We humbly ask Your forgiveness for the times that we behave as if we do not need to give You thanks, when we act as if all that we have is due to our own efforts alone and not due to Your blessings upon us. Forgive us for allowing the Prince of this world to distract us with worries, bad news, fears, and doubts instead of focusing on the fact that You are in control and indeed You do work out all things for good for those You have called and those who love You. Thank You for Your patience when we go astray and let worldly things take our time away from You. It is amazing how You are always waiting for Your prodigal children to come back with Your arms open, welcoming us warmly, and cleansing us of the sins we have committed. Bless us that we may focus on Your welcome and learn to extend that welcome to others as well. We ask this all in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
This week please pray for our Senators as they begin debating health care reform that they will be blessed with wisdom and hearts that are truly filled with the desire to do what is really the best for this country and its people.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
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