Lord, we thank you for the precious gift of Joanna in our lives. We know that every good gift comes from You, and that You have given her to us to care for and raise. Help us to release her into Your protection, guidance, and counsel. For us not to live in fear of possible dangers, but in the joy and peace of knowing that You are in control. We rely on You for everything, and this day we trust and release Joanna into Your hands. Amen.
Lord, we lift up Patrick to you this week and we ask for the intersession of his name sake as we pray the Prayer of St Patrick's Breastplate.
I bind unto myself today the power of God to hold and lead, His eye to watch, His might to stay, His ear to hearken to my need: the wisdom of my God to teach, His hand to guide, His shield to ward; the Word of God to give me speech, His heavenly host to be my guard.
Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me,
Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort me and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in the hearts of all that love me, Christ in the mouth of friend and stranger.
I bind unto myself the Name, the strong Name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three, of Whom all nature hath creation; Eternal Father, Spirit, Word: praise to the Lord of my salvation, salvation is of Christ the Lord. Amen.
Loving God, you watch over each and every one of your children. Hear our prayer for James. Be his constant companion. Protect him no matter where he goes, and bring him safely and quickly home to those who love him. May we, your sons and daughters, be a witness to him in living out the faith that you've passed down through our parents and mentors, while guiding him to live a life for the love and well being of others. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Dear God, we lift up Barry to you. Show him your presence and let him feel your enveloping love. Help our unbelief. When we're in pain, we forget that you care about us. We forget that you have helped us through our trials. We forget that you hold us in your arms to keep us safe. We forget that you are feeling our pain with us. We forget that you love us, and that we're important to you. Heal our hurting souls. Thank you for staying with us even in our unbelief. Amen.
Pilot divine, and Lord of all on high, we lift up Jimmy to you. We thank you for the blessing that he has been in our lives and continues to be. We pray for your strength, your wisdom and your reconciliation in our lives. Continue to purify our hearts with your grace that we may love with a heart as generous as yours. Creator, bless us all as we pray in your holy name. Amen.
