Prayers for Week April 20th

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Prayers & Praises

We pray for the family and loved ones of Garland Handley, who passed away peacefully last week. His wife, Nola, preceded him in death, and both were beloved members of Desert Chapel’s winter community.

We pray for Rose Ross, who has been undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia for two years. Rose and her husband, Norm, were members of Desert Chapel for many years.

We pray for Jeri, who is experiencing challenging side effects from chemotherapy.

We lift up praises and joy for Baby Raiden, who had a rough start to life but is now thriving and bringing hope and joy to his family.

We pray for Cindi, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

We pray for Joyce, a retired pastor, who is suffering from frontal and temporal dementia. Her loved ones are seeking a safe, permanent care facility for her.

We pray for Chris, who was exposed to Agent Orange during his military service and is now suffering from cancer. We ask for God’s healing, comfort, and peace.

We pray for Mark, a good friend, who is fighting pancreatic cancer and also dealing with wasting syndrome.

We pray for Jim, who is recovering from triple bypass heart surgery. Jim has returned to the hospital due to concerns related to his surgical incision, and we pray for his continued healing and care.

We pray for Bob, who is in solitary confinement in prison. We pray for peace, guidance, and direction in Bob’s life.

We share the joy that Carla Forgey is coming home from the hospital this week and will receive help at home; she continues to improve. We also lift up praise that her husband, Wes, is doing better as well.

  • Gracious and ever-present God, you walk with us even when we do not recognize you. On roads marked by grief, confusion, and weariness, you draw near with quiet presence and faithful love. Your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. When the way ahead feels uncertain, shine your truth upon us. When our hearts grow heavy, kindle within us the fire of your hope. Risen Christ, stay with us. Bring healing where there is pain, comfort where there is sorrow, and peace where there is unrest. Open our eyes to see you in our midst in your Word, in the breaking of bread, and in the faces of one another. Strengthen us to walk forward in faith, trusting that you lead us always from despair into hope, from darkness into light. We offer ourselves to you with willing hearts, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.