I was hoping to make a wonderful announcement in the upcoming weeks. Instead, I am left to humbly ask for prayers. I pray for God’s will and His grace to joyfully accept it.
Also, I am desiring to unite my trial and suffering for others in need, in addition to the intentions of Our Blessed Mother. I invite you to leave your intention in the comments or email me privately (JOYfilledfamily{at}gmail{dot}com). You can be as detailed or vague as you desire.
May I completely surrender and allow Him to use me as He wills.
Ad Jesum per Mariam,
Lena
“Suffering is a gift of God. It’s a sign that we have come so close to Him that we can share His Passion, that we can share the joy of loving with Him in pain, in suffering.”
~ Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
your spiritual/emotional maturity is awe-inspiring. God Bless during this difficult time! My prayers are with you.
Please pray for my good friend, Karen (28), who lost her father two weeks ago.
oh dear Lena. I’m with you in prayer tonight as I read your post. God bless you and your family in this time of trial and suffering. I will keep you all in my prayers. I know you have a desire to offer this suffering and join it with Christ and Our Lady and so, with thanks, please pray for a special intention for me. God speed, friend. All for Jesus through Mary.
It’s always so difficult to hear of suffering from those we care about…I am so sorry and saddened by your loss. On one hand we wish to take it away but then again, we know the suffering is what’s best…”All For” and the journey Home. You have the promise of our family prayer for peace, comfort, strength and mostly love.
I am so very sorry for your loss, Lena. Thank you so much for offering prayers on our behalf. I humbly as for you to pray for my 3yr old son Steven, and all our family, as we face his open heart surgery in the next month or two.
You have been in my thoughts and prayers daily lately, and I was so saddened to read this post this morning! I am so very sad to hear about your loss. You will continue to be in my prayers. With love and hugs!
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I had a tooth pulled this morning and just read your post. Perfect timing. Perfect moment to offer it up for you and yours. 🙂 God bless you all.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, Lena. You will be in my prayers and sacrifices today. God’s will. If you will kindly include my niece Rochelle in your prayers. She is having health problems and is being tested for cervical cancer. She is in her early 20’s and has a 4 year old daughter. May His peace fill your soul and may Our Mother be ever pleased with your offering. J–
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in my prayers, Lena.
Dear Lena,
May God send you many graces during this trial. May our Mother bring you peace and consolation during this time of need. You will be in my prayers. God bless you.
Pax Christi,
Jodi
Thank you all for your prayers. It has brought me great joy and comfort to be able to unite my suffering for your intentions.
I will continue to pray for your intentions.
Ad Jesum per Mariam,
Lena