Відео

Heavenly Father, Giver of Peace and Protector of the Innocent, Hineni, here I am, Lord, humbly coming before You, recognizing the profound complexity of Your creation. We come before You with open and grateful hearts, acknowledging the sacredness that flows through Your creation and the miraculous gift of each new day. Lord, You have granted us the rhythm of life, day and night, waking and sleeping, with each sunrise providing a canvas of Your grace and a fresh start for all. As we acknowledge the profound gift of life, we are especially mindful that, if we are lucky, we may witness around 26,000 sunrises. Each morning offers a divine opportunity to live purposefully and impactfully, to love deeply, and to act kindly. Help us, Lord, to use our time wisely, making the most of each day You bless us with. Today marks day 19,796 for me. I am deeply grateful for each day and for the two health challenges that have positively impacted me: a brain tumor 15 years ago, which was a blessing in disguise, and a rare and aggressive cancer diagnosed two years ago, now undetectable, a recovery my oncologist had never seen before. These life experiences have kept me on the intended path and profoundly affected not only my life but also the lives of those who remain steadfastly by my side, especially my wife of 25 years, my mother, and my two children. Although my twin brother passed away unexpectedly six years ago, his presence is always felt. May my life experiences resonate with and impact others. We ask You to lift up all of humanity, particularly our young adults in colleges and universities who face unprecedented challenges. Amidst academic disruptions, protests, and division, we ask for Your guidance and wisdom. We pray for educators and leaders, especially those within the University of California system, as they navigate these tumultuous times. Grant them the strength to foster environments of learning, unity, and respect, rather than division. Lord, we also pray for the medical community, inspired by my own physician, who is remarkable for being board-certified in five different specialties. May his dedication and breadth of knowledge inspire the next generation of doctors to embrace a holistic approach to healthcare. Teach them the importance of continual learning and understanding the subtle, yet critical changes in their patients’ health, which can have profound consequences if overlooked. Encourage them to strive not only for specialization but for a broader, more ethical practice that prioritizes patient care over profit, particularly in challenging the prevailing norms of the pharmaceutical industry. Awaken all of us to the beauty and responsibility of each day granted. Teach us to appreciate and celebrate the simple yet profound blessings that each sunrise brings. May we see every new day as an opportunity to renew our commitment to living in accordance with Your will, reflecting Your love and light in all that we do. In these times of change, let us be beacons of Your love, embracing the universality of Your grace. May our actions inspire others to seek You and experience the transformative passage of the Holy Spirit through their lives, enriching them in ways they never imagined possible. Strengthen us to be vigilant and steadfast in our faith, to wield it as a shield against deception, and to draw courage from those who have glimpsed beyond the veil through transformative experiences. Let their testimonies serve as beacons of hope and catalysts for faith, reminding us of the thin veil between the temporal and the eternal. Above all, Lord, we ask for Your light to shine through the cloud of misinformation and omitted truths, illuminating our paths and inspiring us to make the world better, more beautiful, and broken as it may be. Let this prayer be a doorway to deeper reflection for all who read it, leading to a personal encounter with Your endless grace. In the name of Jesus Christ, who sanctified water through His baptism and taught us to find You in all things, we pray. Amen.

Here I am