Greetings Prayer Angels,
When we miss a family member or relative, when our heart
yearns for their presence, what we really miss is how that person makes us
feel, which is usually loved, supported, alive, happy, strong, secure,
empowered, understood, complete, etc. When
we miss a loved one and feel emptied of such positive feelings, we may try to
fill that emptiness and seek comfort in emotionally numbing things, such as excessive
food, alcohol, or drugs, which one hopes
will bring comfort. But the Lord wants
us to turn to Him instead. He wants you to minimize the distance there is
between the two of you. He is the one longing
for you and hopes that you run to Him as he meets you half way. He will fill your emptiness.
When we are faced with the absence of a loved one, whether
the separation is a physical, emotional, or spiritual distance, it can create
much pain and heartache. Let’s focus our
prayer today on minimizing the distance felt among relatives, the healing of hearts
within families, and a renewed trust that the Lord will fill the empty spaces
in our heart, if only we let Him.
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then
the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and
minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
For those who have
relatives who are geographically separated from them due to jobs, lifestyles,
or divorce, let us pray,
Lord, bridge this distance with your love and bring healing to our
hearts.
For those who are
emotionally separated due to family riffs, substance abuse, custody issues, emotional
abuse, or psychological issues, let us pray,
Lord, bridge this distance with your love and bring healing to our
hearts.
For those who are
separated spiritually from their relatives, let us pray,
Lord, bridge this distance with your love and bring healing to our
hearts.
For the courage of
each person to take the first step in minimizing the distance by trusting in
You, let us pray,
Lord, bridge this distance with your love and bring healing to our
hearts.
May His Peace
ground you,
May the gift of His Joy
lift you,
and may his enduring Love
fulfill your longing,
as I walk with you on this journey,
Janet
Bridge the distance.
Pass it on!
