PERSONAL PRAYER

Lord, I'm going to think about the unwavering love that you've shown the world. You're fantastic, and you deserve praise. We
acknowledge and revere your divine authority over the sky and the earth as we look to you, the founder and completion of our belief.
You are the one God who is all-powerful, all-knowing, and everywhere at once.
Oh God, I come to you in the sacrament of confession to be forgiven and regenerated to your mercy. You adored us so much that
you even sent your beloved son, a shepherd who would go out of his way to find even one of his sheep. As I approach this rite, please
guide me. I'd wish to be free of guilt, forgiven, restored to you, and given your serenity. Grant me all that is necessary for it to be so.
Accept our gratitude and praise, O Lord, for everything you've done for us. We praise you for the beauty of creation, the wonder of
existence, and the mystery of love. We thank you for the blessings of family and friends, as well as the loving care that is all around
us. We appreciate you challenging us with tasks that need our whole attention and guiding us to successes that fulfill and thrill us.
Father, we are grateful for your Son Jesus, who has given us the boldness to approach your throne of grace and offer up a sacrifice of
praise.
Hold us firm, Lord. Winds and storms must not destroy our roots. Allow ourselves to grow strong, like an elm tree, towering and
graceful, with eager branches. Through each season, softly stretching. I'm patiently waiting for things to improve. With each branch,
providing shade and protection. Roots pushed so deep by development, hunger quenched by endless streams God, please let us extend
our wings so that we can see the beautiful colors you have given us. Lord, keep us stable, robust, and healthy. Allow our thoughts to be
near to thee. We shout Hallelujah to the highest God! Amen.