Join me in intercession for the poor

 

My first prayer is for those poor in relationship with You, Lord; for all who have heard Your truths, but remain in unbelief. For all those who are angry with You because You didn’t do what they wanted whether in their marriage, or finances, the saving of a loved one’s life or something else important to them. A prayer for those distracted by Satan’s lies. A prayer for those who knew You once, loved You, and walked in Your ways - but in the challenges and the pressures of this life - they have drifted and feel they have no time for You anymore. A prayer for those who have not heard Your truths - in homes and places where Your name is not spoken…

May all these hearts and souls begin seeking You to meet their needs of salvation, security, safety, purpose and rest. Lord, You should be the beaming light in the center of every heart. Teach us to radiate Your warm and welcoming brightness.

Are there people around us who keep You in a box, on a shelf, until Christmas or Easter? Help us to so live as Christmas morning delight / Easter morning joy people every day. May we not even need to seek these people out but may they be drawn to us by sensing Your divine countenance in and through us.

My second prayer is for those poor in relationship to others. For all those feeling dumped again… for all those treated as though they have no value. For all those believing it. For all who are overwhelmed by being poor physically or financially - so overwhelmed - they can’t take care of their spirit right now. O God, I pray for them. I pray a time of rest and ceasing so You can feed their soul and renew the strength they need. Refresh their frame of mind so they can nurture relationships with others. Lord, heal the severed connections of family and friends.

May they know You are their Help, their Strength, their Comfort…

Arise.

May Your love, O Lord, arise.

Bubble up and over and spill unceasingly. 

Until all know that You are loving, caring, able God.