Weekly Prayer – July 9, 2025

Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family

Week of July 9, 2025

Steve Richardson

God in heaven and in our midst: We’re all on the same spiritual journey, but we’re all at different places. Thank you for meeting us where we are, to journey with us along each and every path.

Every now and then, sections of our journeys’ paths are smooth and easy. For these, we are grateful! While we’re on these kinds of paths, help us find blessings of redemption, renewal, revitalization, rejuvenation and a recommitment to acknowledging your merciful goodness.

Other journeys and paths aren’t as desirable. They’re rutted and eroded by burdens of disease, pain, suffering, grief, loss, despair, loneliness, brokenness, fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. Such difficulties are disruptive. So, Lord, we pray you help us stay mindful of the truth that you are and will always be with us. Surround us with your comfort and strength.

Sometimes our journeys lead us astray from paths of virtuous living. We find ourselves bewildered, confused, easily deceived. Forgive us when we neglect your guidance and wisdom, and when we veer away from the ways you want us to live. Point us to turn towards intentional repentance.

Sometimes our journeys’ paths intersect with people and events we would rather avoid. Help us accept the reality that these intersections are part of everyone’s journey; and that even if we can’t change them, we can respond in ways that are Christ-like and that reflect your love for everyone. Give us such grace and creativity.

God of eternity, for all whose journeys on Earth are near their ends, fill each person with your gracious peace. Calm fears, ease pains and give them the blessed assurance of glory-filled living in your heavenly realm.

As we seek your wisdom, guidance and direction, hear and respond to these earnest prayers of others in our congregation. Hold close all represented here with your loving presence and comfort.

We pray for…

• A daughter and son-in-law who are going through IVF this week.
• One who is suffering with shingles and a bad cough
• A ninety-three year old needing prayers 
• All those affected by floods in Texas; especially those still waiting to hear.
• A member having shoulder surgery.
• One who is in rehab; prayers for gaining strength

We continue to pray for…

• All who are receiving cancer treatments and dealing with the waiting in between scans and treatments.
• Those who are transitioning to new residences for memory care or nursing care.
• Families struggling with the ripple effects of mental illness; the ups and downs …
• A member whose sister died after a long illness
• A father who is waiting on test results.
• A daughter starting blood pressure meds.
• One who is recovering from an accident; able to go back to work

We give thanks for….

• The birth of a baby!
• Pastor Sam, Pastor Amber, and Doug!

Finally, we pray as Christ taught us to pray,

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.  Amen.

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