Busy Busy Busy

I am busy writing a 'to do' list, and it seems to be getting longer and longer.  I have my usual anchors in the week, such as Sunday Service via the internet, getting our shopping delivered, batch cooking and the ever-present cleaning chores, but the list includes meetings, reports, activities for a Mothering Sunday service and so on.  

This week my list includes making cards for our Praying Fellowship, the ladies of the Mothers' Union who cannot get to church or meetings because of age or frailty.  This is something that happens about three or four times a year.  Along with the card, they get a letter with news of the things going on in the branches, as well as a prayer diary and updates from our president or our diocesan chaplain.  This is not a chore, but it is something that takes quite a lot of time and has some real thought put into it.  These ladies (no gentlemen at present) are so important to our MU, and they, I feel are the backbone of our work, uplifting us with their prayers.

Today I am asking you to help me uphold the Praying Fellowship with our prayers.

Father God, be with the faithful followers of the Mothers' Union who are unable to work physically for your kingdom, but through their prayers, they act as a conduit for our actions.  They strengthen us knowing that they add to the wave of prayer and pray specifically for things that are on our agenda.  Father be with those who are lonely and unable to see friends and family.  Be with those who are dependent on others to live their lives because of physical problems.  Bless and keep all helpers and carers who are so important in looking after our ladies.

We ask these things in the names of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.