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Offering “Living Prayers” for Those Whose Child Is Acutely or Chronically Ill
When someone you care about has a child who is acutely or chronically ill, praying for them involves caring actions or “living prayers” as well as words offered in prayer. Here are some guidelines and tips. How to do this prayer practice 1. Pray with others about the situation first. In the Scriptures, a man…
Prayer While Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
This prayer while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be used by anyone who is a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia or who is struggling to cope with how the disease has effected themselves or their family. Here is help from Debbie Gailliard whose mother suffered from Alzheimer’s: My…
The Benedicite Prayer Praising God
This prayer of praise helps us join with all of creation in praising God. It is used in the traditional Liturgy of Hours and in church worship service. The English Version Bless the Lord all you works of the Lord: sing his praise and exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord you heavens: sing his…
First Wedding Anniversary Prayer
This First Wedding Anniversary Prayer can be prayed together when you celebrate your anniversary. First Wedding Anniversary Prayer Lord, we thank you for the gift of each other, our marriage, and this first year anniversary. We thank you for our salvation through faith in Jesus Christ our Savior. We thank you for giving us your…
Marriage Rededication Prayer
As a pastor and pastoral counselor I have used this marriage re-dedication prayer form in both pre- marriage counseling and in marriage counseling. Sometimes couples who have no “problems’ have come to me requesting a way to regain the “ spiritual spark” of their marriage. Other times, marriage partners have experienced times of deep hurt, especially…