Driving down the road, listening to the news about the increasing numbers of forest fires overnight, I found myself whispering Lord hear our prayers.
Though I was driving by myself, I had a sense that anyone of faith, listening to the destructive power of the fires in British Columbia was making the same petition.
Lord hear our prayers, is a prayer of intercession and of faith.
The beauty of it is that it is simplistic and unifying.
This petition, this intercession is a reminder that there is so much more that we share in common, than that which we differ. We share in our love for those dear to us, our concern for the health and safety for our fellow humans, our desire for peace, that we would be good caretakers of our world and it’s resources, and our hope for eternity.
So today, I am praying, but I am so aware that I am not praying alone, or in my own steam.
Lord, care for our loved ones.
Lord hear our prayers.
Lord, for those who are ill, please bring healing.
Lord hear our prayers.
Lord, bring peace to our world.
Lord hear our prayers.
Lord, guide us in being good stewards of this world and all that is on it.
Lord hear our prayers.
Lord, we rest in the reassuring knowledge that our forever is with you.
Lord hear our prayers.
And Lord, please be with those affecting by the forest fires. The fire fighters, emergency personal, those displaced, those fearful. Please bring refreshing rains to these fire endangered lands.
Lord hear our prayers.
Amen.
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