Daily Prayer for May 1, 2011 - Divine Mercy Sunday
Heavenly Father, Your Son is the incarnation of Your Divine Mercy. Thank You for giving us the chance to be reconciled with you. It is with You that we find true happiness. May we continue to find comfort and peace in Your loving embrace. Amen.
Lord, as the plants grow and bloom all around me, help me to remember that I, too, should grow and bloom in Your love. Make me strong and steadfast like a tree. May my spirit bloom brightly like the flowers and spread cheer throughout the world, and may my love for You grow steadily. Amen.
Lord our God, You sent Your Son Jesus to heal the world. Graciously listen to our prayers. Send the power of Your Holy Spirit to heal us in body, mind and spirit. Amen.
Lord, You know our deepest desires and goals. Help all of us to do more and be more. We know that, with Your support, we can accomplish much to build Your Kingdom on earth. Amen.
Heavenly Father, help all victims of natural disasters. Guide us to help where we can, offering our prayerful and financial support. May the victims find the help they need to rebuild their lives and communities. Amen.
No matter what financial situation we find ourselves in, Lord, help us to be wise in our everyday decisions. Be with us as we make decisions that will affect our families, our state, our country and the world. Amen.
Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so You watch over Your Church. Bless all mothers today, that they may be strengthened to fulfill their calling as Christian mothers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Amen.
Thank you for blessing me with family, Father. My spouse, my children, my grandchildren…they provide me with so much happiness. Help me to always see Your goodness whenever I look into the eyes of my loved ones. Watch over them as they go about their daily lives, and keep them safe from harm. Amen.
God of life, cancer affects us all in one way or another. If we aren’t a patient or caregiver, we might have a friend or family member struggling with the disease. Give us strength, Lord, to understand Your ultimate plan. Help us hold on to the faith that You will always be with us through our journey. Make us strong for those who are battling for life. Amen.
Heavenly Father, bless the unemployed. Give them confidence to continue searching for meaningful work, give them courage to try new things and give them hope when all seems lost. Watch over the families of the unemployed so they may find peace. Amen.
God of Mercy, it isn’t always easy to see eye-to-eye with family and friends. Help me to open my heart and mind to others so that we can come to agreements rather than have arguments. I pray that I can be more flexible in difficult situations, taking into consideration other people’s opinions and feelings. Amen.
God of life, watch over the missionaries of our world. These brave people walk into difficult situations, sharing God’s love and compassion with those in need. Give these men and women the strength to continue their work and keep them safe. Amen.
Father, in Your plan for our salvation You provide shepherds for Your people. Fill Your Church with the Spirit of courage and love. Raise up worthy ministers of the altar and courageous servants of the Gospel. Amen.
Give me the faith, Lord, to continue to do Your will. When I begin to doubt,
help me to see Your goodness and ultimate plan. Guide me to do the things
You have planned, and help me to continue to follow in Your footsteps. Amen.
Lord, watch over and nurture our children. I pray that they grow to know You and Your goodness. May they find joy and happiness in all that they do, and may their youthful liveliness keep us energized. Amen.
Thank you, Father, for the gift of life. As I go about my day, help me remember that everything I see and everything I have is from You. The green fields, bright flowers, laughing children, a loving embrace, the food I eat, the stunning sunset – these gifts are blessings. I pray that we can slow down to appreciate them, and to give You thanks for them. Amen.
Lord, it is easy for me to turn my back on those who ask for my help. Help me, Lord, to open my heart and to be less judgmental. Help me to better understand their individual circumstances. Amen.
Heavenly Father, I spend more time with my co-workers than I do my own family. When disagreements arise, help me remember that this, too, will pass. Help me to keep my pride at bay and to be more understanding of the opinions of others. Amen.
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