June 2022 - Rights and Responsibilities
Healthy people build healthy communities. A strong way to ensure our neighborhoods are places of potential and safety is to ensure that all our neighbors have what they need to thrive, starting with respect and resources. When these basic needs are met, the additional struggles and confused choices often driven by fear lessen.
Let’s pray that we will have the courage and resources to minister to those in our families, communities and spheres of influence.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
-Isaiah 41:10 (NRSV)
Heavenly Father,
The world continues to rock uncertainly under our feet, and we are often confused and by the events and situations we experience and see around us. It becomes difficult to see you when we focus on the threats against us. Remind us that you are for us and with us. Enhance our vision for you.
Strengthened our hearts and minds to serve you through caring for those who do not know your hope or who have become distracted by the demands of this world.
- Help us meet the basic needs of those whose limited resources strained.
- Be present as we host Ukrainian and Afghan families during our summer Jessie Games.
- Guide those who need help to our doors and show us how to minister to each person with creative and tender heart.
- Bless our team with the rest only you can provide even in the midst of busy-ness.
Amen.