Pray for Financial Help and Stability

[Rhonda]

Pray for Financial Help and Stability
By Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway and Rev. Victor Fuhrman

So many of us are in the grip of the financial crisis. In the worst of times, it is important to remember there is always a ray of hope.

Here are 10 prayers for employment, money, financial healing, stability, and grace, as well as blessings for your relationship, family, and self-esteem.

Prayer For Rising Above Fear
Dear Lord, please ease our hearts in this world of uncertainty,
As we balance that which we desire with our true need,
As we look for higher values in the midst of material loss,
As we remember the wealth and abundance born of your creation,
And know that as you move us from fear to love,
We will be enriched with the treasures of spirit and peace. Amen

- Rev. Victor Fuhrman
Prayer for Employment
Heavenly father, please sustain my spirit as I search for new and meaningful work. You have blessed me with a healthy body and a keen mind for which I am grateful. I ask that you open my path as I seek employment that will allow me to support my family and myself while serving others and your divine purpose.

In gratitude and grace, Amen.

- Rev. Victor Fuhrman
Prayer for Strength and Faith
Dear Lord,

In these troubling times,
I am filled with unspeakable fears.
I reach my hand out to you now.
I ask you to walk beside me.
Please help me hold on strong,
During these storms.
And help me hold my hopes high,
Even in the darkest hour.

Amen.

- Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway
Blessing For God's Grace
The Children of Israel hungered in the desert and God gave them Manna.
When the Temple was restored in Jerusalem,
there was only enough lamp oil for one day, but God extended it to eight days.
Jesus fed the multitudes with five loaves and two fish.
With God’s grace, our “cups runneth over” and we “shall not want.”


God provides. Amen.

- Rev. Victor Fuhrman
Prayer for Prosperity
Dear God, source of Love and Life who brings abundance to all,
Please bring prosperity to me and my family now.
We ask that these basic needs be filled:
Money to pay our bills,
Income to meet our mortgage (rent),
Enough to feed us healthy food,
And more than enough for health care and wellness.
Beyond the material needs, please uplift our souls.
Inspire our creativity and resourcefulness.
Guide us in improving our lives.
Please help us to hold on to faith

And let us find peace. Amen.

- Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway
Prayer For Financial Healing
From the deep reaches of my heart and soul,
To the highest love in heaven,
I pray for a healing of my financial situation.

I reach a hand to the abundance of the universe,
And pray that I learn to transform my fear into possibility.
Let me open to all the good that exists in this world.

I lift my head up to the sun
And pray that I am inspired to turn darkness into light.
Let me raise myself up beyond my problems.

I look toward the future and what-could-be
And pray that I can believe in myself and my abilities.
Let me know in my heart that I have great strength.

I honor the place of fear that has gripped me,
But I pray that I do not let it own me.
Let me do what I can to bring peace to my financial situation,
And trust that this too will pass.

- Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway

Blessing to Crisis-Proof Your Relationship
May this relationship be blessed.
In times of financial strife,
it is easy to blame your partner
for what is wrong in your life.
Always look deeper for the truth.

May this relationship survive tests.
When things go wrong, It is a chance to show
That you can weather even the harshest storms--together.
Always see your love as bigger than your problems.

May this relationship bring you strength.
When money is tight, you may feel weakened.
Instead, come closer together to solve your problems.
Always focus on the creating the life you want to share.

May this relationship be your safe harbor
There are plenty of things in the world to pull you apart.
Stay strong, two against the world.
Lean into each other and hold on.
Let your relationship be your foundation and your support.

Amen.

- Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway

Parents' Prayer of Protection
Dear God, Please bless my children.

For this I pray:
May they thrive in any economy.
May they be safe and protected.
May they be healthy and happy.
May they be uplifted by love.
May they be strengthened by opportunity.
May their days be filled with fun and play.
May all their needs be met—always.
May there be food, clothing, shelter, and comfort.
And may their souls be nurtured no matter the state of our world.
Please bless my children in all ways.

- Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway

Wholeness Blessing - We Are Not Broken
We walk in troubled times,
But let us not be troubled souls.

We stand in financial challenge,
But let us not see our lives only in crisis.

We have suffered loss, pain, and indignities.
But we have survived, and we will survive.

We have been hurt and we may be broke,
But we are not broken.

Amen.

- Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway

Dear God, I Need Cash
For this I pray:

Not asking for a million bucks
Or money showing up in trucks
Just need some cash to pay my bills
And financial flow to cure my ills
Not seeking huge amounts
Just enough to make it count
To take care of a basic human need
And take care of those mouths to feed
I know that times are rough
But I want to stand tough
I just need some cash to keep on going
So please God, keep the money flowing.

Amen.

- Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway

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Prayer for Guidance
The spirits of the mountain exist in strength.
Their roots are deep in the Earth,
their heads pierce the air and mount to the sky above.
They dance from flat to peak
and, spiraling, descend again.
Good Ones, when I come under your trees and upon your stones,
guide me.

- Ceisiwr Serith

[Rhonda]

8 Ways to Stay Thankful in Hard Times
By Rabbi Brad Hirschfield
Rabbi Brad Hirschfield is an author, radio and talk show host, and the president of CLAL-The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership. Visit his blog on Beliefnet, Windows & Doors

Being thankful is especially valuable in challenging times. Gratitude is actually medically proven to lift our spirits and improve our health. This Thanksgiving, discover how a little gratitude can create a lot of happiness in our lives by following these eight simple steps. They are not difficult and they yield amazing results.

Tip #1: Find What You're Grateful For...
Find What You're Grateful For
The real uncertainty we face about our economic future can make us quite fearful and sad. Locating those things for which we can still be grateful, brings joy even in the face of those challenges without pretending they are not real.

2. Articulate It
Tell a friend or loved one a story about something for which you are grateful. Don’t be surprised to find yourself smiling by the end of that story.

There's Always More to Be Grateful For
Consider the difference between wealth and value. While material wealth is important, it is not the only source of real value in our lives. We can all celebrate value, even when the material wealth in our lives is taking a beating.

4. Wealth Begins Within
An ancient rabbinic teaching reminds us that we are wealthy when we are happy with what we possess.

5. Happiness and Satisfaction Are Different
We can want more than we currently have and still be happy with what we've got. Wanting more does not have to get in the way of enjoying what we already have. If it does, we will never have enough.

6. It's All Relative
A person who lives in a $100,000 house in a neighborhood of $75,000 homes experiences living in a mansion. The same house in a neighborhood of $500,000 homes may feel like a hovel

7. Help Yourself by Helping Others
The holidays are a great time to reach out to other people in need. And helping others address their needs is one of the best ways to relieve the anxiety we may feel about our own.


8. We All Have Something to Give
No matter how difficult our circumstances may be, we can all offer support to those around us. Whether it’s a penny, a dollar, or much more, the act of giving always makes us feel as if we have more than we thought