This weekend I would like you to pray for those who have undervalued the tremendous gift of life that God has shared with each of us. Each and everyone of us is created with a special mission. We can't build up The Kingdom if we are tearing each other down. Please join me in praying for those who can not see Jesus present in the person next to them.
Loving Jesus,
we pray for all those who mistreat and injure others
physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Let us all recognize that life is a gift from the Creator.
A gift beyond our own human comprehension,
with a value greater than any number could ever measure.
Let us recognize that Your Plan for life comes before
our own greed, our own desires, our own anger, our own intellect, and our own sense of justice.
Father we pray for drug dealers, murderers, rapists, terrorists, and bullies everywhere
to turn away from their sins and return to the Gospel.
Please heal their brokenness so that they will no longer hurt others.
We pray that you bestow special graces
to all they have injured.
Gather the injured in your loving arms,
protect and heal them.
Amen.
-Susan
