They’re known across the pond as the “laid off,” “bought-out” and otherwise “fired,” and the Church of England has a prayer for them that says, in part:
“Hear me as I cry out in confusion, help me to think clearly, and calm my soul.”
There is also a prayer for those left behind (No, not by the Rapture. By the recession.) that includes:
“Who will be next? How will I cope with the increased pressure of work?”
And then there’s a prayer for people working out their household budget, which includes these words:
“Help us to learn to let no debt remain outstanding, except the debt to love one another.”
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Those are good prayers for all of us, each and every day. Great thoughts.
I just wonder how many people pray them, whether in financial straits or not. Sometimes adverse circumstances bring us to our knees before God, though.
Me? I try my best to thank God for every blessing of my life, even the little ones as I go through my day because the older I get, the more I realize that all we each have is this moment right here, right now, and I am appreciative for each.
Thanks!
Dee