Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family
Week of July 30, 2025
Steve Ricahardson
God in heaven and in our midst: Where did July go? It seems like Independence Day was just last week! But the hot days and not-so-cool nights this week remind us that summer is far from finished. In spite of the heat right now, though, you’ve blessed in our spot of the world with four seasons. There is a nice balance to that, and we are grateful. Maybe with the rapid pace of the passage of time, cooler days of late-summer/early-fall will be with us in the blink of an eye.
We really do want to make the best use of each day you give us. Each one is, after all, the day you have made and given us, one for which we can rejoice and be glad. From our own experiences, we know that, indeed, we rejoice and feel especially glad whenever we help build and support your Kingdom. Inspire us to do so every day.
Yet there are also many days – – especially in 2025’s times of turmoil and abrupt change – – when we are filled with anxiety, restlessness, worry, uncertainty, and the frustrations of waiting…waiting for answers, for help, for justice, for healing, for medical needs, for opportunities to move forward. We wonder why things can’t simply be “just right,” and we long for that. Calm our souls and jittery minds with your loving, compassionate presence, dear Lord. Help us be still and know you are always with us. During such moments of stillness, fill us with spiritual strength, wholeness and inspiration.
Thank you, gracious God, for Church Street United Methodist Church. Thank you for the clergy, staff, members who volunteer in so many ways, and congregational leaders who give freely of their time, talents and skills. Thank you for everyone who participates in this community of faith through worship, praise, singing, serving, seeking and learning. Thank you for Church Street’s openness, hospitality and welcoming of all.
We pray for ….
- A member having a lung biopsy today.
- A member who has been laid off; looking for work.
- One who is grieving the death of a dear friend and mentor.
- A husband who is recovering after a heart attack.
- A member who is recovering from surgery and will go to rehab; prayers for her as she grieves over the recent death of her husband.
- A son dealing with the death of his mother who had been in hospice care; prayers for the father.
- Teachers and administrators who are preparing for the new school year.
- One who is retiring.
- A brother-in-law who was just diagnosed with double pneumonia. He has a long history of health issues. Also, prayers for him and his wife as they struggle through a difficult phrase in their marriage.
- A student who had bone flap surgery this week; prayers for his family and medical team as he prepares for discharge home later.
We continue to pray for ….
- One who has had heart episodes and has been in hospital; now at home recovering.
- A great-niece who is acting as sole caregiver for family member next week while others are traveling.
- One healing from surgery.
- Couples who are wanting to be parents; those waiting on IVF results.
- All who are receiving cancer treatments and dealing with the waiting in between scans and treatments.
- A niece who has a long road of recovery ahead; continued prayers for strength.
- Members of our families who are adjusting to being in assisted living or memory care facilities; the transitions are hard for the caregivers. May all know God’s peace.
- Family members and friends going through difficult times.
- Young adults who are struggling to find meaningful work.
We give thanks for ….
- A wonderful pediatrician!
- World leaders responding to crisis in Gaza.
Once again, we now join together now in prayer with others in our congregation for these special requests and petitions. Please, merciful Lord, know of our collective pleas for your holy responses…
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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