653 Prayer Job Jar December 18

At least now I have an actual jar--my sister gave it to me when I was about 16, and I think it contained bubble-bath. For years, it was a cookie jar, then it just sat around feeling useless for a decade or two. This week's list is a bit full, but that's how prayers are if you actually sit down and note the requests you've heard or received in e-mail or read on a blog. Listing them has the additional benefit of making you feel things are really pretty good at your own address. That could be the primary benefit of intercessory prayer--helps stomp out navel gazing at pity parties.

I'm using up old card stock with our former address, and we include the requests with our table grace. It certainly improves that routine! We'd gotten a bit sluggish with the same words, night after night.

For Chuck, healing; special comfort and peace for his parents and sister whom we've known for so many years.
For Beverly's brother, the same problem, same request.
For Phil, the best possible job for his skills and temperament.
For Keith, a position with tenure.
For Danny, good contracts for his construction firm.
For Robert Jr., a position closer to home so he won't miss the kids.
For Melissa's Dad, wise doctors, skilled testing, and healing.
For new babies of friends and family, God-fearing, loving, mature parents.
For Vicky's family, God's comfort in sorrow.
For our four pastors, a clear, glorious Christmas message.
For Mary, speedy adjustment in her new home.
For Dad (father-in-law) and all in nursing homes, loving caregivers.
For Kate, healing from back surgery.
For Sue and all volunteers in home-bound service, perserverance.
For a mother and daughter, a new way to commumicate.
For Marylyn, skilled doctors and accurate diagnosis, and a quick return home.
For Joe and Julie, blessings on their new house.
For Jean and Bob, safe trip to Florida and lots of company.
For my wonderful husband, his greatest desire.
For all travelers, visitors and guests this season, travel mercies.