Garden of Gethsemane

Andrew….

Sharon xx — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:26:57 +0000

Dear Lord

We pray for the repose of the soul of our beloved brother in Christ, Andrew.

His premature and sudden death has shocked all who loved him dearly most especially his dear Mother for whom we also pray.

May his Mother feel the warmth of your love Lord, may she be comforted beyond measure by the touch of your Spirit.

We pray that your Angels will surround Andrew and guide him towards your eternal light.

May Gail also be guided and protected by your hand Lord so that she will be able to continue to bring solace and succour to her bereaved friend.

Andrew ~ may you always walk with God in light, love and peace eternal.

We ask this in Christ’s name

Amen

For the people Haiti……

Sharon xx — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:32:42 +0000

Dear Lord

We pray for you to be among the people of Haiti.

Guide and support those who are trying to send and distribute aid.

Give strength to those who are trying to save and courage to those yet to be saved.

Touch the hands of those trying to heal and restore and touch the hearts of those who need healing and restoration.

Remove all fear and replace it with calm, remove all angst and replace it with peace.

Give life eternal to those who have perished and comfort those left behind in their loss.

Most of all Dearest Lord touch all who are affected with your unconditional love.

May the prayers of the world rest gently upon the people of Haiti and may they know that we are with them in spirit and love.

Amen

For Paul and all our fallen heroes….

Sharon xx — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:08:26 +0000

I have been asked by a friend of mine to post the poem below. This is in fond memory and honour of his best mate Paul who was killed this day ten years ago whilst they were on active duty together in Bosnia. They had volunteered to stay on in Bosnia after their six month tour of duty had actually finished. This is also for all our fallen heroes who we remember most especially at this time……May they rest in peace eternal………

Sunset Vigil

The news is spread far and wide
Another comrade has sadly died
A sunset vigil upon the sand
As a soldier leaves this foreign land

We stand alone, and yet as one
In the fading light of a setting sun
We’ve all gathered to say goodbye
To our fallen comrade who’s set to fly

The eulogy’s read about their life
Sometimes with words from pals or wife
We all know when the CO’s done
What kind of soldier they’d become

The padre then calls us all to pray
The bugler has Last Post to play
The cannon roars and belches flame
We will recall, with pride, their name

A minute’s silence stood in place
As tears roll down the hardest face
Deafening silence fills the air
With each of us in personal prayer

Reveille sounds and the parade is done
The hero remembered, forgotten by none
They leave to start the journey back
In a coffin draped in the Union Jack

by Staff Sergeant Andrew McFarlane

Requiescat In Pace

Amen

For AJ

Sharon xx — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:31:05 +0000

Dear Lord

I lift AJ up to you.

For strength, for truth, for love.

Help her to overcome her depression and to value and love herself for who she is.

Let others see her inner beauty and light shining out for glory.

Praying that those who touch her life daily are aware of her sadness and struggles ~ that they will support and comfort her in her darkest times.

You see everything Lord and you know all the good that is in AJ’s heart.

May she continue to turn to you for guidance and love.

May her hearts desire be fulfilled in November and may she find the courage to become the person she wants to be in a healthy and positive way.

We ask this in Jesus name.

Amen x

Three souls, forever in glory …

Sharon xx — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:52:11 +0000

Dear Lord

I come to you in the sure and certain knowledge that you know what’s on our minds and in our hearts.

The world lost some beautiful people this week.

Joey ~ young, vibrant, loved, full of enthusiasm for life.

Nancy and her beautiful little baby~ much loved and needed by her five remaining children and husband.

We do not always understand these losses but we morn them deeply and feel for those loved ones left grieving, especially the little children now without a mother.

Please guide the hearts of those still here, give them comfort, peace and succour. Wrap them in your love and fill them with your light.

Touch the lives of the people who care for these bereaved families and give them strength, guidance and wisdom as they offer their love and support during the difficult days ahead.

Send us all hope dear Lord in these the darkest of times.

In Jesus’ name

Amen xx

For Mum…

Sharon xx — Sat, 02 May 2009 21:11:26 +0000

Dearest Lord

Be with mum tonight

Calm her sadness

Turn her face toward you so your light shines upon it

Dry her tears

Comfort her as Jim no longer can

Send her your peace

Help her to heal

Surround her in your love and warmth

In Jesus’ name

Amen xx

For Donna..

Sharon xx — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:42:59 +0000

Dearest Lord

We lift Donna and her family up to you today.

We pray that you will be with them and guide them through the next few weeks.

That you will hold her unborn baby tight in your arms, surrounding the little one with love, peace and light.

Please give Donna and Carl the strength they need at this time ~ bind them together in united love and mutual understanding.

Guide the hands and hearts of those in the medical profession who will care for them and touch their lives so meaningfully in the weeks ahead.

We ask this in Jesus name.

Amen

For Raymond….

Sharon xx — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:37:23 +0000

We lift Raymond up to you Lord and ask that

you will deliver him from all the addictions that he suffers ~

both physical and spiritual.

We pray for the forgiveness of his sins.

Praying also that God will rule and reign in Raymond’s life,

that he will be baptised in the Holy Spirit

and that he will walk in the ways of you, Our Dear Lord Jesus Christ.

Praying that his life will reflect a life in your Kingdom Lord.

May he be made strong by these prayers and may the grace of God be upon him in abundance.

Amen xx

Thankful….

Sharon xx — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:50:57 +0000

Thank you Lord for a blessed day, for being with me and for answering so many of my prayers from this morning.

Thanks be to God.

Amen

In times of need….

Sharon xx — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:18:49 +0000

Dear Lord,

Please be with me today as I travel to Banbury to try and prevent my son Michael becoming homeless tonight.

Please guide my thoughts and words toward a positive outcome. Give me the gift of humility at this time.

Be with those whom we meet today and help them to understand the severity of the situation.

Help Mike to take responsibility for his life and give him the maturity he needs to move on from this. Give him the strength and wisdom required to make better choices but most of all keep him safe in my absence.

Help me to forgive those who have contributed to this outcome and help me use my anger in a more positive way.

What a mess Lord ~ give me strength ~ you know my heart as no one else does!

Amen xx