Prayer

Is any of you sad? Let him pray. Is he cheerful in mind? Let him sing. - James 5:13

This is my prayer.

Gracious and loving God, in whom all things are possible and whose love knows no bounds, I give thanks for this day.  I give thanks for the opportunity to be apart of your amazing creation through which each day I am witness to your loving presence.  I give thanks to be able to be in a place where with each passing day I am growing closer to you through studying your word which is in turn deepening of my love for you through Christ.  I give thanks for my family who always been by my side, loved me, cared for me, and helped mold me into the person I am today.  I give thanks for my friends who also have supported me in my journey.  I give thanks for Lauren and the love and joy that has entered my life as we continue to grow closer together.  I ask that you continue to fill me with strength and love as I continue my studies so far from my family.  Be with my mother as she continues to be the rock of our family.  Be with my brothers as they continue to walk their paths and that they may come to know your love.  Be with my friends as they too experience the ups and downs of life and fill them with strength to always be moving forward.  Be with Lauren.  Give her strength and fill her with the Spirit.  Remind her that she is loved by you and by so many others.  I also ask that you be those who suffer, are alone, or are going hungry this day and night.  With them with your love so that they may know that they are equal members of the body of Christ.  All this I ask through your Son, my Savior, Jesus Christ.  Amen.