For the time I knew him, it was like I had the time
back with my own Dad. For my wife, he gave the finest complements
to her driving as we went to the Sutera family picnics together. For you,
something entirely different and special. And if you are not part of this family,
and have lost someone special, may this prayer apply to that life continuing through
your heart.
Dear Lord Jesus,
Grant me daily
strength as you did for him,
The strength to work
hard at anything,
To provide for my
family’s needs,
And give my children
a good life.
Dear Lord God,
Grant me the wisdom
of discernment,
As you did for him,
That I can face
problems without fear,
And those close could
trust me to help them,
As I walk in faith
with you.
Dear Precious Lord,
I am far from
perfect,
Learning and growing
each day,
Dealing with mistakes
as he did,
Give me patience that
I might fix my errors,
And be a better
person.
Dear Holy Father,
Love is the basis for
all things,
Though I try to
remain strong as he did,
May my actions convey
love as he did,
So that my family and friends have hope,
No matter the
circumstance of life,
Dear God,
I am not making Jim
to be a saint,
For when he accepted
your Son it was done,
And in his errors and
attributes he was human,
And the best of that
shown though his life,
So may his light
shine on through our hearts.
