Prayers and Blessings for Healthcare Workers

Prayers and Blessings for Healthcare Workers
Author: Mandy Mizelle
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2021-08-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 164065481X

An interfaith collection of prayers, blessings, and poems offering comfort and hope to the healthcare workers that give so much. The COVID-19 pandemic has left few of us unaffected, but our healthcare workers have borne the brunt of its impact. Chaplains and clergy across all lines of faith have ministered to those caregivers through prayers and blessings. This curated collection of interfaith prayers, blessings, and poems was written by those who minister to healthcare workers. It’s a beautiful resource that those who work on our medical front lines can carry with them or keep at their workstations for daily inspiration. It can also be used by chaplains and pastors who offer support to medical personnel. Many of the prayers were written to meet specific needs during the pandemic, yet they speak to the shared grief and hope we all have carried as we continue to navigate this extraordinary time. Contributors include The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Rev. Barbara Crafton, Catherine Meeks, Jennifer Grant, Rev. Ineda Pearl Adesanya, and Rev. Gayle Fisher-Stewart.

With Outstretched Arms

With Outstretched Arms
Author: Josephine V. Corriette RN
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2019-11-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1480884952

A Prayer for Today: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for multiplying my seeds sown for Your kingdom. Thank You also for supplying all my needs, according to Your riches in glory, by Christ Jesus, our Lord. Amen. Even before we rise out of bed every morning, we may be plagued by thoughts about the uncertainties and difficulties surrounding the day ahead. However, we can derive comfort knowing that no matter what awaits us, God is with us every step of the way. In this inspirational devotional, Josephine V. Corriette, RN shares 40 prayers, health nuggets, hope and prosperity gems, and original poems intended to encourage healthcare workers and caregivers worldwide to embrace the Lord, keep up the good work and persevere through the most challenging of days. Her prayer is that many will be drawn closer to God and be filled with joy and peace as they relax in His outstretched arms, knowing their work is not in vain. With Outstretched Arms is a 40-day devotional that provides hope, encouragement, wisdom, prayers, and stress relief tips for healthcare workers and caregivers.

The Voices We Carry

The Voices We Carry
Author: J. S. Park
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802498817

Reclaim Your Headspace and Find Your One True Voice As a hospital chaplain, J.S. Park encountered hundreds of patients at the edge of life and death, listening as they urgently shared their stories, confessions, and final words. J.S. began to identify patterns in his patients’ lives—patterns he also saw in his own life. He began to see that the events and traumas we experience throughout life become deafening voices that remain within us, even when the events are far in the past. He was surprised to find that in hearing the voices of his patients, he began to identify his own voices and all the ways they could both harm and heal. In The Voices We Carry, J.S. draws from his experiences as a hospital chaplain to present the Voices Model. This model explores the four internal voices of self-doubt, pride, people-pleasing, and judgment, and the four external voices of trauma, guilt, grief, and family dynamics. He also draws from his Asian-American upbringing to examine the challenges of identity and feeling “other.” J.S. outlines how to wrestle with our voices, and even befriend them, how to find our authentic voice in a world of mixed messages, and how to empower those who are voiceless. Filled with evidence-based research, spiritual and psychological insights, and stories of patient encounters, The Voices We Carry is an inspiring memoir of unexpected growth, humor, and what matters most. For those wading through a world of clamor and noise, this is a guide to find your clear, steady voice.

Women's Uncommon Prayers, Our Lives Revealed, Nurtured, Celebrated

Women's Uncommon Prayers, Our Lives Revealed, Nurtured, Celebrated
Author: Elizabeth Rankin Geitz
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2013-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 081922944X

Looking for ways to be strong yet tender, independent yet intimate, women today strive toward ever greater understanding of themselves, their relationships with family and friends, and their place in the world. Written by clergy and lay women from all around the country, this compilation of prayers and poems is the collective wisdom of contemporary women who base their search for such understanding on the belief that all of life must be seen against the backdrop of a vital faith. Offered in a spirit of sharing and encouragement, these prayers and poems are as rich, intricate, and complex as the women's lives they represent. Women's Uncommon Prayers covers the full spectrum of emotions from desperate pleas for compassion in times of despair to quiet gratitude for the simple blessings of everyday living, to raucous praise during moments of celebration. These prayers touch on an amazing array of topics organized under the categories of identity, daily life, stages of life, spirituality, and ministry. Also included are comprehensive sections of seasonal and corporate prayers.

Meditations of the Heart

Meditations of the Heart
Author: Howard Thurman
Publisher: Beacon Press
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2023-01-31
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 080700717X

“As poet, prophet, and priest, Thurman builds upon a powerful legacy of ancestral hope: belief in a liberating God who can always be found ‘in and among the struggling.’” —Yolanda Pierce A universal beacon of hope and endurance for people of all faiths seeking to meet the challenges, uncertainties, and joys of life Howard Thurman’s Meditations of the Heart is a beautiful collection of over 150 prayers, poems, and meditations on prayer, community, and the joys and rituals of life by one of our greatest spiritual leaders. Thurman, a spiritualist and mystic, was renowned for the quiet beauty of his reflections on humanity and our relationship with God. In a new foreword, Yolanda Pierce, dean of Howard University’s School of Divinity, calls attention to the justice-centered theological framework of Thurman’s words. Pierce notes how Thurman brings to light an image of God who can always be found “in and among the struggling,” both in times of weariness and in strength. First written for and shared with his congregation of the Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples in San Francisco, California, these meditations sustain, elevate, and inspire. They are a universal beacon of hope and endurance for people of all faiths seeking to meet the challenges, uncertainties, and joys of everyday life with a renewed and liberating faith.

40 Prayers for Nurses

40 Prayers for Nurses
Author: D. Duane Engler
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2014-01-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781495320507

We bring you “40 Prayers for Nurses” with the hope that you can experience God's love from multiple vantage points: as a patient, as a family member of a sick person, or as a professional in the industry. This inside view is a window we may not have had the time or energy to open. If you are looking for renewal, start from the inside out using prayer as a window in your heart. These prayers can rekindle an appreciation for nurses or reignite within a nurse their original love for this noble profession. Don't wait until you are charred with burnout beyond recognition. Ask for help from the One that is able to help you now...Jesus. Let's get to prayer!To God be the glory,Marlene Graeve & D. Duane Engler

A Nurse's Touch

A Nurse's Touch
Author: Tomekia Luckett
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2018-10-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781727750935

Working as a nurse is challenging emotionally, physically, and at times spiritually. When you are experiencing a challenging day, a dose of inspiration will help to pull you through. The Scriptural passages, inspirational quotes, and devotionals inspired by the Holy Spirit will lift you up and remind you that God is bigger than the challenges you face.

The Extraordinary Power of Praise

The Extraordinary Power of Praise
Author: Becky Harling
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2021-06-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802498914

When stress abounds, soothe your anxious heart with peace and praise. From constant waves of negative news to meeting family, career, and community needs, women today often feel more anxious than ever. Amidst the clamor of the world and the internal longings for peace, our overwhelming need is for more of God’s extraordinary presence, peace, and power in our lives. Join Becky Harling for a 6-week study that looks to Psalm 94:19: “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy!” The Extraordinary Power of Praise will help you put into practice the two-step process for soothing an anxious heart: finding joy to replace anxiety and learning to pour out our hearts to God in praise. Each day includes a study of a Psalm, thought provoking questions, and short morning and evening prayers. You’ll also find suggested praise songs and prayer journaling prompts to help you engage more deeply with God. As you meditate on the Psalms throughout this 6-week study, you’ll experience the genuine joy of God’s presence, develop a positive outlook in the midst of the world’s stress, and find victory over fear and anxiety. The Extraordinary Power of Praise is suited for both individual and group use. For more of Becky’s engaging, empathetic Bible teaching, go deeper into this study with the companion video series, available on Vimeo or for download. You can also find more peace through the Psalms with Becky’s latest daily devotional Psalms for the Anxious Heart.

Prayers to Protect Us

Prayers to Protect Us
Author: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Publisher:
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2021-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781601375780

On Living Well

On Living Well
Author: Eugene H. Peterson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-11-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1601429797

In these never-before-published stories, sayings, and biblical teachings, the beloved author and translator of The Message Bible shows us how the wisdom of deep faith helps us live well. “Calming, encouraging, and profound.”—Matt Chandler, lead pastor of The Village Church “Jesus’ words bring us the news of an expanded world, a bright world, a full-dimensioned world, a world in which God rules, mercy is common experience, and love is the daily working agenda.” Eugene H. Peterson (1932–2018) was one of the most beloved authors, pastors, poets, and professors of our time. While millions have read his bestselling paraphrased Bible translation, The Message, far fewer have heard his direct practical insights and wisdom about how to live well. Eugene knew the extraordinary spirituality of ordinary life. He understood that we actually become more, not less, human as we grow to live like Jesus. And living like Jesus means living well. On Living Well collects some of Eugene’s best never-before-published short writings to help you walk in the way of Jesus with a little more courage, passion, and hope—by offering new ways to practice generosity, community, prayer, simplicity, worship, inner peace, and so much more . . . even with the challenges of today. This book is a rich feast for the soul, ideal as a daily spiritual touchpoint or simply to nourish a heart hungry for pastoral wisdom. It is your invitation to enter into the meaningful simplicity of life with Jesus in a world of immense beauty, real difficulty, and endless wonder.