Joys and Concerns — 12/8/19

These are prayers lifted today.

• Diane lifts prayers for two members of her family. Son Jonathan had emergency surgery this week but has not returned to a care facility. Milton is at the same facility as Jonathan will be. This makes it easier for Diane to visit them both at the same place. Give them all strength in your wishes and peace as an unforeseeable future lies ahead of them.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

• Prayers for all those remembering Pearl Harbor Day on the 7th. Our country only has a few men and women who were in the service then but many have memories of losing their loved ones during the bombing and sinking of ships. For all those who fought and gave so much for our freedom, we give them thanks!

Lord, in thanksgiving, hear our praise!