Prayers for Life

I come to you with a prayer for a new home. A place to dwell in, to make a life in. To flourish and find peace. A place to rest and recover. A place to fall apart and to be well. A sacred dwelling place.

I come to you in grief, aching and wounded; I limp into your embrace. Uphold me in my weakness, sustain me in my darkest valley, comfort me as I mourn.

I bring before you this job interview. I ask for clarity and quickness of mind, for genuine connection and honesty with those whom I speak, and wisdom to discern if this job is a fit for my time and talents.

I pray for the forgiveness of sins and for the clearing of all obstacles preventing union with you and your holy path. You receive me with tenderness.

Compassionate God, I ask You for help. Knowing that You hear my cry, that You see my need. I come to You with empty hands, asking for the grace of Your love and the mercy of Your assistance.

I pray for a safe delivery. For both mother and child to feel enveloped and guided by your love through the tumult of childbirth. I pray for those who aid mother and child during this threshold moment.

I need strength and courage in this difficult time. God, give me patience to endure it well. Give me the grace to trust that you are with me through it all.

You are the giver of all good gifts (James 1:17). Today I humbly ask you for a financial blessing. Open my eyes to see a way forward from this difficult place.

Lord, You know how deeply I love my dog. I imagine carrying my beloved dog to You, both of us creatures, human and canine, reflecting Your light. I ask for the grace and mercy of Your healing for my sick dog.

Jesus, you heard the cries of those who sought you for healing. You met with those who begged for your intercession for their loved ones. Please hear me now. Surround the sick with care, alleviate any suffering or pain.