Category: Prayer
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I pray today…
I pray today for peace in my soul, and in my heart, and in my mind; for butterflies and daffodils and warm sunshine. I pray today for rest from angst, and rest from worry and rest from fear; for doves that coo and trees of green and bright stars near. I pray today for willingness…
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I pray today…
I pray today for the courage to say what needs to be said especially when what needs to be said might not be popular. And, I also pray for the ability to hold my tongue especially when my ego is hurting. I pray today for the faith to keep on keeping on especially when the…
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Praise to my God
– with thanks to Psalm 18 The sturdy foundation of my soul is bound in You, my God of all power within. With You, I stand firm, protected from all adversaries relieved of all afflictions. You blaze my pathways with light, whenever I call Your name. You cover my heart with shields of love, with…
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A Prayer
Dear God: I come to you today in all humility and self-effacing stature. I am so tired of myself, my ego, my pride, my heart filled with resentment and anger. I know that on my own, I cannot change these things. I know that only through Your unending grace will I be rid of them.…
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I pray today…
I pray today for those who hunger for food enough to sustain their bodies, as well as those whose craving is for power… I pray today for those who thirst for clean water to drink and wash and cool as well as those whose only longing is for more… I pray today for those who…
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I pray today…
I pray today… …that this side will turn, maybe just an inch and that side will welcome this side in. I pray today… …that all of them will pause, in thoughtful prayer to contemplate trusting in our means. I pray today… …that the other will look, perhaps a glimpse or half-lipped smile freeing the closed…
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A Kind Face
– with gratitude for St. Francis of Assisi Grant me, God, the Grace to accept all wherever they may be on the path to You. Grant me, God, a heart like that of Your Son, that when a need arises, I may give Love. Grant me, God, a gentle soul, for what is within will…
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I call the peaceful soul…
Take my hand oh master of the peaceful grace Show me how the angry fear your heart embraced Lend your words the message still needs to be heard Give me faith to serve as more than a coward Pray for us the chants that will guide us home Send the Love that saved you from…
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Dear God…
I am praying today for peace. Peace for myself. Peace in my heart when I am confronted with annoyances, diseases and distress. Peace in my actions when wickedness stands before me. Peace to soften the blow of hurtful words from those who despise me, as well as those who love me. Peace to protect my…
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I pray today…
I pray today, God, that You will deepen in me the desire for what You desire. I ask that as Your desire becomes clear, You will grant me the willingness, the ability and the wisdom to choose it. Bless me with clarity and freedom as I respond to Your call. Amen.