| If you feel like your prayer life is barren or nonexistent, then use this as a primer for the pump. These are the words prayed by the Psalmist — Psalm 63: O Love, You are my Beloved, and I long for You, my soul thirsts for You; All that is within me thirsts, as in a dry and barren land with no water. So, I have called out to You in my heart, sensing your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is Life to me, my lips will praise you. I would radiate your love as long as I live, becoming a blessing to others in gratitude to You. My soul feasts as with a magnificent banquet, and my mouth praises You with joyful lips, When I ponder on your kindness, and meditate on You throughout the night; For You have been my salvation, and in the shadows of your wings I sing for joy. My soul clings to You, your love upholds me. The fears that seem to separate me from you shall be transformed and disappear; As they are faced, each fear is diminished; they shall be gone as in a dream when I awaken. And my soul shall rejoice in the Beloved; You who open your heart to Love will live in peace and joy! Amen.  This Week’s Readings: *Monday – 1 Corinthians 12 *Tuesday – 1 Corinthians 13 *Wednesday – 1 Corinthians 14 *Thursday – 1 Corinthians 15 *Friday – 1 Corinthians 16 Prayer Requests: -Pray for guidance, protection, strength, courage, and faith. -Our unwillingly absent members. -Heal those who are sick and protect those who are not. -Comfort those who are grieving and in distress. -Wisdom for our leaders as they navigate through uncertain times. -Family restoration through forgiveness. -Continued Growth Inside and Outside the Walls of St. Paul UMC. |
| “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.” – Philippians 4:6 |