Monday 18th May

‘You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope.

With less of you there is more of God and his rule.

You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you.

Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.’

Matthew 5:3-4

Dear Jesus,

Thank you for the truth of your word.

Remind me of these verses when I’m impatient with others

or grieving for the things that used to fill my life.

Please encourage employers trying to find ways to safely restart their businesses:

give them wisdom to know the way forward

and enable them to surrender their business to you.

Show them innovative ways to make their business thrive

and their employees earn a decent wage.

Embrace those who are grieving the loss of their company or business,

guard their mental health and equip them with fresh ideas.

Help them to stand still in the storm and look to you for all their needs.

In your mighty name,

Amen.