My uncle on my mother’s side, whom I didn’t know very well, passed away last week. So, my mom, Annie, is grieving the loss of her brother right now—her sister passed away from cancer just months ago— and she is in my prayers. A young lady I’ve known for a while, named Nia, went into labor. She and her husband were so excited about adding their new son to their family after a healthy full-term pregnancy. But, the baby died Saturday. The two of them are in mourning today. A close family friend named Katrina, lost her young daughter, J’Kayla, to cancer this year. This will be her first Christmas without her little angel. She needs our prayers so much.
So many people have lost loved ones. Others are struggling with health issues. Some families are in financial crisis. And there are many others in despearte need of our prayers for other serious issues this year.
That’s why I want to make this a special Thoughtful Thursdays today, where I don’t single our anyone specifically. I just want to pray for individuals who may be carrying a heavy heart into the Christmas holiday. We know the God of all comfort is able to see them through this hard time.
TODAY’S PRAYER: Dear Lord, let us never become so self-absorbed that we fail to recognize the needs of others who may be hurting and broken, even in our own times of joy. This Christmas, we pray for everyone whose heart is shattered over loss, and whose life is in distress due to unfortunate circumstances. May your loving presence comfort them and remind them that, Jesus Christ, the true reason for the season, is with them during this time. Send supernatural strength, peace, encouragement, and joy their way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
