God of mystery and wonder, ‘tis so sweet to trust in Jesus especially during those times when we are experiencing suffering and loss. ‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus when we just don’t know what to say or how we might be of help to a loved one who is going through a time of darkness and heartache.
It is sweet to trust in you because you promise to be with us during our times of pain and brokenness and amidst things we cannot understand. ‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus who is sweeter than honey and sweeter than what any Halloween candy can offer.
May your sweet presence be with anyone here today who may be going through a time of trial. And we also pray for the many people on our church’s prayer list as well as those who are on our hearts and minds today, that they would know of your sweet presence.
Whatever bitterness they may be experiencing in this moment, may your sweet presence comfort and reassure them that they are not alone. And as our prayer hymn will soon remind us, may they know of your life, rest, joy, and peace that only you can provide.
When we go through times of change in our lives, keep us alert to how you are present with us as we experience a season of transition. Help us to see the beauty of the changing fall colors that are all around us as well as the harvest that is to come.
‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, to know that he has everything under control, and to pray the prayer that he taught us to say together…
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
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