Dear Beloved,

I often say there are only a few things that I'm always sure will be the same. I am sure that God always loves us and that God is always with us. Recently, I realized that there is something else that I know for sure. Prayer is a powerful gift that is always with us. 

We can pray anywhere at any time. We can pray with or without words, with or without movements. We can pray with God alone or with others. We can pray with any and every emotion. I am always extremely grateful to know people are praying with and for me. I am grateful that we can pray for each other. Sometimes we feel completely helpless when we see people going through difficulties. We can pray about how to respond - how to be loving neighbors and relatives one to another. We can pray that those who are going through difficult times will know they aren’t alone. We can pray for healing and peace. Giving thanks to God in prayer can also remind us that we are not alone. Praising God can lift our spirits and open our perspectives. Breathing in and out and being still with God can calm us and reassure us. Remembering that Jesus intercedes for us and God’s Spirit is our constant companion, can give us the peace of our Creator that surpasses all human understanding. 

Thank you for your prayers. If you’d like to join with others in prayer, there is a weekly virtual prayer gathering every Monday from 4 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Sharon Hedegard at sharonhedegard@gmail.com.  

With gratitude,

Sarah

The Lord has heard our supplications; the Lord accepts our prayers.       

Psalm 6:9