ThuFeb92012
Galatians 6:2
2 Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.
Lord, in times of trouble, it is so easy to seek refuge in places we shouldn't. We think that we can handle things on our own. We don't want to burden other people with our problems when we know that those around us may be suffering, too. Remind us that when we share each other's burdens, we are providing and being provided with a source of relief. There are so many around us now who need relief. We pray for Chloe, who is 5 yrs. old and undergoing treatments. She is fighting against the people who are trying to help because she is scared and doesn't understand what cancer is and why she has to go to the doctor again. Help Chloe's parents and doctors. Give them gentle hands and loving words to help reassure Chloe as her treatments continue. We pray for Kaitlyn, Cindy, Danny, Charlie, Johnny, Vicki, Thomas and Hannah all of whom are undergoing treatments or awaiting test results. We ask for continued strength and healing. We ask for freedom from pain and fear. Let their hearts be filled with peace.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
God Offers Comfort to All
3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
Lord, we praise You for the good news of Barbara's remission. We are thankful that we were able to be a source of comfort to her during her journey. We ask that You continue to use all of the people who make phone calls, write cards or pray for our patients and their families. Use those who are now cancer survivors to be a source of encouragement to others who are just now beginning their journey. Help us show Your love to others in all that we say and do.
Psalm 94:19
19 When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.
Lord, there are times when we doubt You, Your existence and the promises in Your word. When we lose people we love, grief can be overwhelming and it can consume us. We pray for the families of Mary, Rick and Mary Beth. If they are doubting now, we ask that You provide reminders of Your presence, reminders that Your promise of heaven has been fulfilled. Take the burden of grief away from these families and replace it with the comfort that will give them renewed hope and cheer.
And finally Lord, we thank You for all the blessings that You have and continue to provide to each of us individually and to our organization as a whole. Sometimes we don't realize how lucky we are. We live in a country that has so many resources and so much freedom. Sometimes we forget that there are places in the world where cancer and other illnesses are viewed as curses, where people are ostracized for being sick, where resources like hospitals and medicine are not available. We ask that You remind us to keep all those around the world who are suffering in prayer. Give us generous hearts to share our gifts and do what we can, where we can. Expand our outreach to those in need, no matter where they are in the world. Amen.