Greetings Prayer Warriors,
God loved us so much, he wished for none of us to be alone
in life. In his infinite wisdom, he
designed new life to be born within a family, the unit meant to reflect his
love for us, be our comfort, and provide us support. Thus it follows that He should
want his only begotten Son to come into the world through this same beautiful
portal and want to provide him with the love and support of a family. So he created the most perfect woman, Mary,
to be his mother and the most holy man, Joseph, to be His foster father. Not being spared from the storms of life, the
Holy Family remained steadfast in their faith, stayed humble and loving, and was
perfectly obedient to the Father. They
are our blueprints for a holy life.
Comparatively, we are easily crushed by the waves, pushed
off course by the currents, and often found shipwrecked on the shores of life,
tattered and weary. But as children of
God, we are buoyed by the life preserver of grace. Like the Holy Family, all that the Lord asks
of us is to be open to his grace and grab hold of the life preserver!
Lord, we pray for the
families in most need of your grace; those feeling deeply buried in the sand,
immobilized by the weight of their worries; those caught in the undercurrents
of our culture, too weak to pull away from their vices; those whose
overwhelming responsibilities make them feel like they will never find solid
ground; those approaching despair; those who don’t even know you yet. Reach out
your hand that they may feel it’s immutable strength, its unwavering
protection, and its gentle caress. Infuse them with your grace. Keep their hope alive. Jesus we trust in you!
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Throw someone a life preserver of prayer. Pray for them and pass it on!
