Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Amidst all of the joys in life, there can also be intense sorrows and deep agonies. When faced with such trials, one comes face to face with the stark reality of the calling, “Pick up your cross and follow me.”
Whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me. Matthew 10:38
It is not a time of despair for it is during those times that Christ draws closest to you. If we choose to lean in and meditate on Christ’s Passion, rather than what we think is ours, our heart will be touched in a profound new way. Trust in the Lord and accept His gifts of love, support, and compassion.
For thus says the high and lofty One, the One who dwells forever, whose name is holy: I dwell in a high and holy place, but also with the contrite and lowly of spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, to revive the heart of the crushed. Isaiah 57:1
Lord, we bring before you all the prayer warriors and the ones they pray for. Many have heavy crosses that seem unbearable at times. Hear our collective prayers on their behalf and lighten their burdens, for you never let anyone carry their cross alone. Fill their aching hearts with a love beyond their imaginations, and revive their spirits by your grace, renewing their trust in you. Praise you Lord, for your generosity! Amen.
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Prayer always makes suffering more bearable. Pass it on!
