Day 66 - Can we find a friend so faithful

Take a moment to listen to this beautiful adaptation of the hymn, What a friend we have in Jesus.

What soothing words. So encouraging, inspiring and hopeful. With these words in mind let us join together in prayer...

Gracious God, we come before you with hearts full of gratitude, acknowledging your unending love that supports us each and every day. Your love is our fortress, our sanctuary, in the midst of life's storms. It is a constant, unwavering presence that lifts us up, even when we feel our strength waning.

Gracious God, your love is a gentle whisper in the night, a guiding hand when we feel lost. You embrace us with the warmth of the morning sun and comfort us with the peace of the evening stars. Your love is the breath within our lungs, the beat within our hearts, reminding us that we are never alone.

Gracious God, you are the rock upon which we stand firm. In times of joy and in times of sorrow, your love is the steadying force that keeps us grounded. You walk beside us through every valley, your light illuminating our path, making a way where there seems to be no way.

We are grateful for the small, everyday moments where your love is so evident. The laughter of a child, the embrace of a loved one, the beauty of nature — all these are reminders of your unending care. Your love is in the quiet moments of reflection and in the bustling chaos of our daily lives. It is an ever-present reminder that we are cherished, valued, and held in the palm of your hand.

Gracious God, we ask that you would continue to pour out your love upon us. Help us to open our hearts fully to receive it, and in turn, to reflect that love to those around us. May we be vessels of your grace, spreading kindness and compassion in a world that so desperately needs it.

Strengthen us to trust in your love even when we cannot see the path ahead. Give us the courage to lean into your embrace and the faith to know that you are working all things together for our good. May your love be the foundation upon which we build our lives, guiding our thoughts, our actions, and our hearts.

Gracious God , in your infinite mercy and grace, keep us ever mindful of the scale of your love. Let it be the song that our souls sing, the light that our spirits follow, and the anchor that holds us steady.

We pray all this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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