Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9
Please give Mia the energy and endurance not to give up on the many tasks in front of her, especially as she works on securing a visa to the US. Open the doors for her to come and make her way easy. Let her not become weary in doing good. Amen.
There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
John 15:13 (NLT)
Lord we take time today to remember what it means to sacrifice one’s entire life. May we learn to be more grateful for the many men and women who have done so for us, and may this Memorial Day bring us to a deeper understanding of how much you love us. Amen.
Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
Isaiah 9:7
Lord we lift up to you the men and women fighting in wars around the world right now. This past week Romania lost soldiers in Afghanistan – a rare thing for that country. We ask for resolution to the violence, and we pray that you will give us hope for your kingdom and the peace we will share there. Amen.
Who provides food for the raven
when its young cry out to God
and wander about for lack of food?
Job 38:41
We pray this week for the Romanian economy, which every day causes more and more people to struggle. Please give world leaders and Romanian politicians wisdom moving forward and a deepened desire see their country healed from financial turmoil. Amen.
I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:18-19
God we ask you to provide Mia and Mia’s Children with all of the funding they need this month to cover their costs and the needs of the newest children in the house. Please send them financial support during Romania’s economic struggles and let them know that they are cared for – by you, through us. Amen.
He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing. And you are to love those who are foreigners, for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt.
Deuteronomy 10:18-19
Lord we beg for your mercy on behalf of the new family Mia describes as “wolf children.” Please break their hearts to the love and compassion they find at Mia’s Children and make them receptive to care. Give the staff patience and affection for them that could only come from you. Teach us all how to love people who are difficult to love, and to help the foreigners in our midst – as you have asked from us and taught us to do. Amen.
I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.
John 17:4
God, you have created work for us to do and we pray for the strength and faithfulness to do it well. May you use the work of our hands to repair this broken world and bring you glory. Please encourage all of the students at Mia’s Children this week as they study and learn, despite their difficult lives and increased physical needs.
Humility is the fear of the Lord;
its wages are riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4
We ask our humble servant-Lord for humility in our own hearts and actions. Grant us the meekness to serve without needing applause or approval. Give all of the staff at Mia’s Children the faith to work tirelessly even when their service feels under-appreciated or unnoticed. Amen.
It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in princes.
Psalm 118:9
Living and all-powerful God, as the nations face war and disaster, we ask for your protection and provision. Make us into people who trust you above all other leaders and who desire your kingdom first.
The cords of death entangled me,
the anguish of the grave came over me;
I was overcome by distress and sorrow.
Then I called on the name of the LORD:
“LORD, save me!”
We pray for Mia, who has lost many close companions to death this year. As she celebrates her mother’s homecoming and continues to mourn the loss of Costel, we pray that you will draw her to yourself and that she will learn even more to call on your name.