CalvaryChurch: Praying with our families. Praying for our families.

I don't know about you, but watching the darling and trusting little face of Justice during her baby dedication on Sunday brought great delight to my heart!

What a privilege it was for us, the church congregation, to be asked by Pastor Gary to enter into a partnership with Chris and Tara as they raise their precious little family.

The question is: How do we enter into that partnership?

I am sure there are a variety of answers to that question, but I'd like to suggest a way that each and everyone of us can participate in.

Praying.

And not just for Chris and Tara's family, but for all the family units at Calvary Church.

I recently found this sweet little prayer that can guide us to pray daily with/for our own family; and pray over other families at Calvary.

Lord,

WE THANK YOU FOR THE BLESSINGS IN OUR LIVES.

From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another. John 1:16

WE HUMBLY GIVE THIS DAY TO YOU. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

WE COMMIT OUR FAMILY TO YOUR KINGDOM.

As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15

SURROUND OUR HOME AND EACH OF US WITH YOUR PROTECTION.

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

GIVE US PEACE EVEN WHEN WE HAVE MUCH TO DO AND MANY PLACES TO GO.

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. John 14:27

FILL OUR HEARTS WITH LOVE FOR YOU, EACH OTHER, AND THOSE AROUND US. Love one another, for love comes from God. 1 John 4:7

HELP US TO FULFILL YOUR PLANS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.

“For I know the plans I have for you...plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

OUR FAMILY IS YOURS, TODAY AND ALWAYS. AMEN.

-Holley Gerth

Let's join together--resolute in our diligence and courage--to pray with our families...and to be families that pray for our Calvary families!

Enjoyed visiting with you today!