God of Beauty, nurture us all to be more loving people and to grow in our relationship with You and others. Let this time of service remind us to be grateful and generous with all the blessing that You have granted us. Thank You for allowing us to make life better for one of Your…
Purposeful God, prompt us to stop occasionally and focus on the little things in life that You have blessed us with to witness Your glory and love.
Perfect God, let those working on this home: Habitat staff, volunteers and homeowners, strive to continually work for the greater good. As we focus on the details in this home, challenge us to strive for balance in our own lives when it comes to worship, serving, family and work.
Delightful and Welcoming Father, as we work on the heart of this home, we ask that you bless all the meals this family will prepare and share together– that this place may be filled with joy and laughter, and with understanding and thoughtfulness.
God of Love, bless the ground this family will walk on inside and outside of their new home. Guide them to find and keep a secure footing in this world to live a life full of purpose, hope and love.
God of Mercy, as we construct storage space for this family, allow us to grow our capacity to forgive others. Open our hearts to show mercy to those who need compassion and love. Give us the strength to be a well of kindness and sympathy to those that are hurting.
Shielding God, we ask for the protection of our bodies and spirit as we seal the home to protect these families from the elements. Let us all look to You for comfort during the storms of life so we can continue to see the great love that surrounds us. Protect the family who will soon…
God of Light, as light shines through the windows of this family’s new home, let us know that Your light is always there to guide us and provide us with hope even when the outlook seems bleak. Remind this family to glance outside of the walls that contain them to view the beauty of nature…
Father God, as we come together this weekend to serve our community, let us build strong relationships with the people we meet along the way. As we build up the walls of this home let us grow closer to You and more aware of the needs of those around us.