Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family
Week of May 1, 2024
Written by CSUMC Member David Martin
Tonight’s prayer is one that church member, David Martin, wrote and shared with Pastor Catherine recently. This is a prayer that he offers each morning. Perhaps it could be your morning prayer as well.
Magnificent Creator and Lord of All!
All that I am I lay at your feet.
To serve you is my greatest desire.
Light my path and protect my way so that I may be found faithful.
Let my actions always be a gesture of gratitude for your goodness.
Let my eyes always be fixed on your splendor especially when the gloom of darkness feels imminent.
Let me live today knowing that you hold tomorrow.
Let the light of your Grace radiate from deep within me, transforming lives – revealing your glory!
Let my life be a celebration of your sacrifice and victory at the cross.
Let me be in Christ!
Magnificent creator and Lord of All!
All that I am I lay at your feet.
In your Son’s name I lift up these joys and concerns of our church family…
We continue to pray for the 2020 General Conference (which is finally taking place after delays from Covid) gathering in Charlotte, NC. Please pray for our delegates by name, along with our Bishop, Debra Wallace-Padgett:
Amanda Onks, Rev. Amy Sumrall, Anne Travis, Becky Hall, Rev. Caleb Frazier, Rev. David Graybeal, Dawson Kitts, Del Holley, Donna Mosby, Rev. Dr. Josh Kilbourne, Rev. Kim Goddard, Rev. Kristen Burkhart, Rev. Lauri Jo Cranford, Rev. Dr. Mark Flynn, Rev. Mary Thompson, Nate Roark, Rev. Paul Seay, Rev. Dr. Randy Frye, Reagan Kelly, Sam England, Rev. Sarah Varnell, Rev. Sharon Bowers, and Rev. Wil Cantrell.
We pray for …
… a brother-in-law who has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer and awaiting prognosis and treatment plan
… friends who are going through a difficult time
….a mother who has fractured her shoulder and her wrist
…. One who seeks God’s guidance in ‘blessing the work of her hands.”
… a member grieving the loss of his faithful canine friend and companion
… one who wants to bring joy and pride to her parents and family
… two friends who have been diagnosed with cancer. May each feel God’s healing strength and peace
… a husband who is dealing with the side effects of cancer drugs
… those who are waiting on appointments and follow up consultations with neurologists
… patience for parents as a teen learns to drive!
We continue to pray for …
…a young adult who is struggling with mental health issues right now
…one who is going through a legal process; prayers for resolution
…those who are dealing with fertility concerns
….friends and family who are going through difficult times
….those who are in assisted living and rehab
….members who are in hospital
…peace
We give thanks for ….
…. Friends who bring joy to our lives
… job opportunities
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.
