Pastoral Prayer for February 12, 2012

Almighty God, the Bible reminds us that, “You look down from heaven and see the whole human race.  From your heavenly throne you watch all who live on earth below.”
    God we are thankful that you who created the heaven and earth watch over and care for us.  We are thankful that, “you who made our hearts understands what we do.”  We are grateful that you know our joys, our troubles, our successes, and our failures.  We are grateful that you know our hopes and our fears.
    God forgive us, when we doubt your care for us.  God forgive us when we fail to trust you and place our trust in the strength of others.  Help us to trust in your goodness, grace, and strength.
    God remind us that you continue to watch over those who fear you, honor you, trust you, and rely on your perfect unfailing love.
    God remind us that you will rescue us from the hands of death and you alone will keep us alive in times of famine. 
    God help us put our hope in you who is our help, our shield, and our divine hope.    Amen.