During this ‘Heifer’month of September 2020, we pause for a sweet blessing for all the wonderful creatures of our World and of course for those that share our homes with us! And for those that may have a pet or animal who needs extra prayer, a special blessing follows-

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Blessing for a beloved pet/animal:

Blessed are you, Lord God,
who made every living thing with which the water teems,
and every winged bird,
the livestock,
the creatures that move along the ground,
and the wild animals,
and called it all “good.”
Thank you for this animal,
for its life that comes from you,
and for the love and joy it brings.
Please bless this creature
and let our loving care for him/her be a reflection of your loving nature.
We praise you for all your beauty in creation, and especially for this expression of your love.
Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.

Animals & Pets in Need:

Lord God,
you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power.
You created all things for your glory,
yet there are those in your Creation who languish in pain and suffering.
Please look kindly upon those animals who are in need this day,
whether they are in the wild, on the streets, in captivity, or in our homes.
Deliver those who are hurt, abused, hungry, ill, and forgotten.
Please grant that they may be treated with the loving care and respect all your Creation deserves,
in the name of Jesus, Amen.