Abba Father, Lord of Hosts, Holy Spirit- one God: have mercy on me and accept these prayers for Chris in Goa. I thank you Lord that he discovered a health issue that he can take medication for. I praise you, God that Chris has a wife, small children and his mom. I thank you that Chris is a godly man and the leader of his family. Lord, Chris says he feels ungrateful and the antidote for that is gratefulness so I pray from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 that Chris would give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for him. I also pray Psalm 50:23 that the one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies You O God, and to the one who orders his way rightly You will show them Your salvation! Lord, you know Chris’s needs better than he does, and I pray that You would answer them according to the ways of Your wisdom, for You are blessed forever and ever. Amen.

Lord God, please accept this prayer from the internet edition of the Orthodox Prayer Book compiled by Peter Gregory on behalf of Chris in Goa. Almighty God, the father of mercies, and God of all comfort, come to Chris’s help and deliver him from this difficulty that besets him. I believe Lord, that all trials of life are under your care, and that all things work for the good of those who love you. Take away from Chris, fear, anxiety, and distress. Help Chris to face and endure his difficulty with faith, courage, and wisdom. Grant that this trial may bring him closer to You. O God, You are my rock and refuge, my comfort and hope, my delight and joy. I trust in Your love and compassion to do this for Chris. Blessed is your name, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.