For Those Who Minister to the Vulnerable
Father, let your love flow outward through us to its height, its depth, its broad extent, a limitless love.  Then as we stand or walk with all our brothers and sisters, as we strive for this with a one-pointed mind, may our lives bring your loving kindness and compassion to others.  Amen.  -- P.L., Regional Director

Almighty God, whose blessed son came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, bless those who are following in his steps, that they may worthily minister in thy name to the suffering, the friendless, disabled or infirmed.  Amen.  -- By B.B., Employment Services

Dear Lord, Help me see with your eyes, hear with your ears and provide each of my clients what you would have them receive.  Please work through me, that I may be your instrument. Free me from my personal biases and/or perceptions, that I may see and do what you would have me do, for each.  In all things, Thy will, not mine, be done.  Amen. -- P.D., SATP Program Therapist

For the Ministry of LSF
Heavenly Father, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve You through the ministry of LSF.  Your presence is undeniable in the work that is done here every day in Your name. Y ou have called together many who are committed and dedicated and possess special skills and talents that are needed by those we serve.  I thank You for the privilege to stand beside them as we serve You.  I pray that You provide us with the wisdom to know Your will and the strength, courage and endurance to do that will, even in the face of adversity.  I also pray that You comfort and care for the staff of LSF, many of whom must struggle to make ends meet and balance many demands for their time.  Let them be aware of Your plan for them and let them know that they are not alone.  In His Holy Name, Amen.  --S.S. CEO

Holy Father, you created the world and all things in it and then declared them good.  In rebellion we turned away and sought our way instead or yours.  By your grace, you have redeemed us through your son, our savior, and have sent your Holy Spirit to comfort and intercede for us.  Every day you richly supply us with everything we need, and before our needs to us are known, you put in place that which will meet our need.  You have blessed our community with the presence of Lutheran Services Florida to meet the needs of young and old who seek healing, help and hope.  Continue to provide for them that they may continue to be a blessing to our community.  In Jesus' holy and precious name. Amen. -- C.F., Outreach Specialist

Heavenly Father, we ask for your guiding hand in our efforts to fulfill our mission to bring God’s healing, hope and help to people in need. We ask that you give us the tools that we need and the knowledge to utilize them to the best of our abilities. We thank you for the opportunity to give back some of the blessings that you have given to us and to share that bounty with our clients.  Amen.   -- By R.W., Employment Services

Lord, please give us the humility to know that we may not know what is best for our clients and let us give them a chance to express freely their will and choices.  May the Lord be with us when we make any decisions on behalf of our clients.  Amen.  -- By R.C., Regional Director

At the time of this financial difficulties and human catastrophe, Almighty God, guide us how to fulfill our mission statement to help and to heal the people in need.  Our heavenly father, incline the hearts of stakeholders, communities, churches to dedicate themselves to the sacred mission of our Agency.  Amen.  -- By B.B., Matching Grant Program

Dear God of Love and Compassion: In this difficult time, we pray to you to help us in our work of welcoming the refugees, the homeless and the poor. Guide us in our endeavor to provide our clients, who have left everything familiar to come to this new country, with a new fulfilling life, a new hope, and above all spiritual peace, through Christ, our Lord.  Amen.  -- By S.E., Administrative Assistant, Employment Program

Lord, let people who have little or much to give know that their gifts will be gratefully received and will benefit those who receive their gifts.  Help them to know that their gifts are helping your people in need.  Lord, also be with those people who have the gift and knowledge to help those in need.  Help them to know that they have many talents and skills, help them to use these gifts to further your kingdom.  Amen.  -- V.S., LSF Board member

I am grateful, my loving God, for my area of service on the LSF Board. I am thankful that you have surrounded the LSF leaders and staff with such caring and compassionate board members who keep the focus on the mission of LSF.  Allow all of us to become vehicles to touch the lives of all those who are often overlooked and never seen by society.  Help me, O Lord, to be faithful in carrying out Your purposes for LSF that you have set before us.  Amen.  -- J.P., LSF Board member

Most Holy Spirit enlighten us.  Show us the way in which we can serve your people.  Show us the needs of our neighbor and grant us the grace to give our time, treasure and talent to those most vulnerable in our world.  Amen.  -- J.B., LSF Board member

Most Holy Trinity, we praise you for the opportunities you give us to serve you in social ministry.  Grant us the grace to practice good stewardship, acknowledging and reverencing your work in all creation.  Help us to plan, manage and administer the duties you give us in the best way possible for ourselves, our neighbors and to your greater glory.  Amen.  -- J.B., LSF Board member