12-31-2006, 09:43 PM
On a lot of other boards, they have what they call a "Prayer Thread".  People simply post prayers for loved ones, or ask for prayers for loved ones, giving brief explanations as to why so and so needs prayers at the moment.
Since we all need prayers, every moment of every day, I thought I would start a Prayer Thread. Â
Every day, just like Isomam, I will post a prayer.  It may be as simple as the "Lord's Prayer", or it may be a psalm, which I feel speaks for me that day, or it may be an outpouring of my heart, either in pain, or in joyous exclamation.
I encourage all to contribute to the thread.  Perhaps once a week or once a month, depending on how many posts the thread gets, I will start a new Thread.  So, if you have something weighing you down, leave it here with us, and with our concerted efforts, our prayers will lift both you and your problems up where they belong--into Jehovah God's hands.
Starting today, 12-31-06, the thread will be here.  I'm going to copy a couple of the posts from the other board to here, so we don't lose anything.
Since we all need prayers, every moment of every day, I thought I would start a Prayer Thread. Â
Every day, just like Isomam, I will post a prayer.  It may be as simple as the "Lord's Prayer", or it may be a psalm, which I feel speaks for me that day, or it may be an outpouring of my heart, either in pain, or in joyous exclamation.
I encourage all to contribute to the thread.  Perhaps once a week or once a month, depending on how many posts the thread gets, I will start a new Thread.  So, if you have something weighing you down, leave it here with us, and with our concerted efforts, our prayers will lift both you and your problems up where they belong--into Jehovah God's hands.
Starting today, 12-31-06, the thread will be here.  I'm going to copy a couple of the posts from the other board to here, so we don't lose anything.
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"Lord, I just want to serve you. I'm so lost right now. Please, show me the way. I am lost without your guidance.  I don't care where the truth is. Just show me the truth. I know that I have sinned against you and deserve punishment. But Jesus Christ took the punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. I turn away from my sin and place my trust in Jesus for salvation. Please Lord, lead me to the truth."
"More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ." - Philippians 3:8 NASB
It was the anwser to my prayers! In effect, God said, "I am your shepheard, do not want. Forget about all these doctrines of men you've been taught. What really matters is that you know Jesus.  Start form knowing Jesus.  The rest will fall into place."
I had to recognize I was a sinner. That God sent his Son to die for my sins. And I must accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior to be justified by faith.
I would just ask for prayer to continue to remain strong, to be able to stand firm in my new faith in Jesus.  Just pray for me to grow in grace and the knowledge of our Lord, and for endurance and wisdom.  A pray for me because we can expect an onslaught coming from the congregation's elders when they find out.
"More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ." - Philippians 3:8 NASB
It was the anwser to my prayers! In effect, God said, "I am your shepheard, do not want. Forget about all these doctrines of men you've been taught. What really matters is that you know Jesus.  Start form knowing Jesus.  The rest will fall into place."
I had to recognize I was a sinner. That God sent his Son to die for my sins. And I must accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior to be justified by faith.
I would just ask for prayer to continue to remain strong, to be able to stand firm in my new faith in Jesus.  Just pray for me to grow in grace and the knowledge of our Lord, and for endurance and wisdom.  A pray for me because we can expect an onslaught coming from the congregation's elders when they find out.
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Psalm 30:1-12
30 I shall exalt you, O Jehovah, for you have drawn me up
And you have not let my enemies rejoice over me.
2 O Jehovah my God, I cried to you for help, and you proceeded to heal me.
3 O Jehovah, you have brought up my soul from She´ol itself;
You have kept me alive, that I should not go down into the pit.
4 Make melody to Jehovah, O YOU loyal ones of his,
Give thanks to his holy memorial;
5 Because being under his anger is for a moment
Being under his goodwill is for a lifetime.
In the evening weeping may take up lodging, but in the morning there is a joyful cry.
6 As for me, I have said in my ease:
"Never shall I be made to totter."
7 O Jehovah, in your goodwill you have made my mountain to stand in strength.
You concealed your face; I became one that is disturbed.
8 To you, O Jehovah, I kept calling;
And to Jehovah I kept making entreaty for favor.
9 What profit is there in my blood when I go down to the pit?
Will the dust laud you? Will it tell of your trueness?
Hear, O Jehovah, and show me favor.
O Jehovah, prove yourself my helper.
11 You have changed my mourning into dancing for me;
You have loosened my sackcloth, and you keep me girded with rejoicing,
12 In order that [my] glory may make melody to you and not keep silent.
O Jehovah my God, to time indefinite I will laud you.
Praise Jah, you people, for thanksgiving and acknowledgement of Jah's graciousness and power are reason for singing and dancing!!!  Praise Jah, and know that he will make you stand strong and whole in his Love.  Praise Jah!!!  Never keep quiet, for we join the celestial symphony, when all creation cries out in praise of our God whenever we bow our heads in private prayer, or lift up our heads in psalms.  Praise Jah!!!
30 I shall exalt you, O Jehovah, for you have drawn me up
And you have not let my enemies rejoice over me.
2 O Jehovah my God, I cried to you for help, and you proceeded to heal me.
3 O Jehovah, you have brought up my soul from She´ol itself;
You have kept me alive, that I should not go down into the pit.
4 Make melody to Jehovah, O YOU loyal ones of his,
Give thanks to his holy memorial;
5 Because being under his anger is for a moment
Being under his goodwill is for a lifetime.
In the evening weeping may take up lodging, but in the morning there is a joyful cry.
6 As for me, I have said in my ease:
"Never shall I be made to totter."
7 O Jehovah, in your goodwill you have made my mountain to stand in strength.
You concealed your face; I became one that is disturbed.
8 To you, O Jehovah, I kept calling;
And to Jehovah I kept making entreaty for favor.
9 What profit is there in my blood when I go down to the pit?
Will the dust laud you? Will it tell of your trueness?
Hear, O Jehovah, and show me favor.
O Jehovah, prove yourself my helper.
11 You have changed my mourning into dancing for me;
You have loosened my sackcloth, and you keep me girded with rejoicing,
12 In order that [my] glory may make melody to you and not keep silent.
O Jehovah my God, to time indefinite I will laud you.
Praise Jah, you people, for thanksgiving and acknowledgement of Jah's graciousness and power are reason for singing and dancing!!!  Praise Jah, and know that he will make you stand strong and whole in his Love.  Praise Jah!!!  Never keep quiet, for we join the celestial symphony, when all creation cries out in praise of our God whenever we bow our heads in private prayer, or lift up our heads in psalms.  Praise Jah!!!
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Psalm 119:33-40
Instruct me, O Jehovah, in the way of your regulations,
That I may observe it down to the last.
34 Make me understand, that I may observe your law
And that I may keep it with the whole heart.
35 Cause me to tread in the pathway of your commandments,
For in it I have taken delight.
36 Incline my heart to your reminders,
And not to profits.
37 Make my eyes pass on from seeing what is worthless;
Preserve me alive in your own way.
38 Carry out to your servant your saying
That [tends] to the fear of you.
39 Make my reproach pass away, of which I have been scared,
For your judicial decisions are good.
40 Look! I have longed for your orders.
In your righteousness preserve me alive.
Dearest brothers and sisters,
Let us "pass on from seeing what is worthless."Â Â Let us continue on to being "transformed by making [our] mind over, that [we] may prove to [our]selves the good and acceptable and perfect will of God."Â Â (Rom. 12:2)
Instruct me, O Jehovah, in the way of your regulations,
That I may observe it down to the last.
34 Make me understand, that I may observe your law
And that I may keep it with the whole heart.
35 Cause me to tread in the pathway of your commandments,
For in it I have taken delight.
36 Incline my heart to your reminders,
And not to profits.
37 Make my eyes pass on from seeing what is worthless;
Preserve me alive in your own way.
38 Carry out to your servant your saying
That [tends] to the fear of you.
39 Make my reproach pass away, of which I have been scared,
For your judicial decisions are good.
40 Look! I have longed for your orders.
In your righteousness preserve me alive.
Dearest brothers and sisters,
Let us "pass on from seeing what is worthless."Â Â Let us continue on to being "transformed by making [our] mind over, that [we] may prove to [our]selves the good and acceptable and perfect will of God."Â Â (Rom. 12:2)
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Psalm 26. I LOVE THE DWELLING OF YOUR HOUSE JEHOVAH ALMIGHTY AND ONLY WISH TO RESIDE IN YOUR GLORY!!
1 Judge me, O Jehovah, for I myself have walked in my own integrity,
And in Jehovah I have trusted, that I may not wobble.
2 Examine me, O Jehovah, and put me to the test;
Refine my kidneys and my heart.
3 For your loving-kindness is in front of my eyes,
And I have walked in your truth.
4 I have not sat with men of untruth;
And with those who hide what they are I do not come in.
5 I have hated the congregation of evildoers,
And with the wicked ones I do not sit.
6 I shall wash my hands in innocency itself,
And I will march around your altar, O Jehovah,
7 To cause thanksgiving to be heard aloud,
And to declare all your wonderful works.
8 Jehovah, I have loved the dwelling of your house
And the place of the residing of your glory.
9 Do not take away my soul along with sinners,
Nor my life along with bloodguilty men,
10 In whose hands there is loose conduct,
And whose right hand is full of bribery.
11 As for me, in my integrity I shall walk.
O redeem me and show me favor.
12 My own foot will certainly stand on a level place;
Among the congregated throngs I shall bless Jehovah.
1 Judge me, O Jehovah, for I myself have walked in my own integrity,
And in Jehovah I have trusted, that I may not wobble.
2 Examine me, O Jehovah, and put me to the test;
Refine my kidneys and my heart.
3 For your loving-kindness is in front of my eyes,
And I have walked in your truth.
4 I have not sat with men of untruth;
And with those who hide what they are I do not come in.
5 I have hated the congregation of evildoers,
And with the wicked ones I do not sit.
6 I shall wash my hands in innocency itself,
And I will march around your altar, O Jehovah,
7 To cause thanksgiving to be heard aloud,
And to declare all your wonderful works.
8 Jehovah, I have loved the dwelling of your house
And the place of the residing of your glory.
9 Do not take away my soul along with sinners,
Nor my life along with bloodguilty men,
10 In whose hands there is loose conduct,
And whose right hand is full of bribery.
11 As for me, in my integrity I shall walk.
O redeem me and show me favor.
12 My own foot will certainly stand on a level place;
Among the congregated throngs I shall bless Jehovah.
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My prayer for all of you today is that you continue to grow and mature. That the Spirit of the Living God will be in you and on you all, refining you, changing you, convicting you and turning you into the unique people you were born to be. They is no other person just like you in this world. You are not just one of many, but  individual, no other is born with the mixture of talents, skills and foibles  that you have. Your father, Adonai, made you this way on purpose, for His delight and pleasure, and He knows how best to care for what belongs to Him.
So continue to surrender all to God today. Continue to cry out for him to meet you where you are. He knows what's best for you in all things, in all ways. There is no-one like our God in all the Earth.
I surrender, to your majesty,
I bow down, before your throne.
You are awesome, king of glory
You alone, are my desire.
I say yes, oh yes, to your will and to your way,
I say yes oh yes, I will trust you and obey.
When your spirit speaks to me
With my whole heart I'll agree
And my answer will be yes oh yes.
Agree with God today, agree with His opinion, His will and His purpose. If He says you're healed, then you're healed. If He says you're loved, then you're loved. No ifs, buts or maybes. Just agree.
So continue to surrender all to God today. Continue to cry out for him to meet you where you are. He knows what's best for you in all things, in all ways. There is no-one like our God in all the Earth.
I surrender, to your majesty,
I bow down, before your throne.
You are awesome, king of glory
You alone, are my desire.
I say yes, oh yes, to your will and to your way,
I say yes oh yes, I will trust you and obey.
When your spirit speaks to me
With my whole heart I'll agree
And my answer will be yes oh yes.
Agree with God today, agree with His opinion, His will and His purpose. If He says you're healed, then you're healed. If He says you're loved, then you're loved. No ifs, buts or maybes. Just agree.
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Psalm 84
For the director of music. According to gittith. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.
1 How lovely is your dwelling place,
LORD Almighty!
2 My soul yearns, even faints,
for the courts of the LORD;
my heart and my flesh cry out
for the living God.
3 Even the sparrow has found a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may have her young—
a place near your altar,
LORD Almighty, my King and my God.
4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house;
they are ever praising you.
5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.
6 As they pass through the Valley of Baka,
they make it a place of springs;
the autumn rains also cover it with pools.
7 They go from strength to strength,
till each appears before God in Zion.
8 Hear my prayer, LORD God Almighty;
listen to me, God of Jacob.
9 Look on our shield, O God;
look with favor on your anointed one.
10 Better is one day in your courts
than a thousand elsewhere;
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield;
the LORD bestows favor and honor;
no good thing does he withhold
from those whose walk is blameless.
12 LORD Almighty,
blessed are those who trust in you.
For the director of music. According to gittith. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.
1 How lovely is your dwelling place,
LORD Almighty!
2 My soul yearns, even faints,
for the courts of the LORD;
my heart and my flesh cry out
for the living God.
3 Even the sparrow has found a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may have her young—
a place near your altar,
LORD Almighty, my King and my God.
4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house;
they are ever praising you.
5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.
6 As they pass through the Valley of Baka,
they make it a place of springs;
the autumn rains also cover it with pools.
7 They go from strength to strength,
till each appears before God in Zion.
8 Hear my prayer, LORD God Almighty;
listen to me, God of Jacob.
9 Look on our shield, O God;
look with favor on your anointed one.
10 Better is one day in your courts
than a thousand elsewhere;
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield;
the LORD bestows favor and honor;
no good thing does he withhold
from those whose walk is blameless.
12 LORD Almighty,
blessed are those who trust in you.
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Dearest Lord Jehovah,
We thank you for the day you have seen fit to let us experience. Â
We thank you for being allowed to come together on Robert King's Discussion Board, where we all met and began fellowship. Â
We thank you for being allowed a place in the wilderness, here on this temporary discussion board; refugees you have allowed us to be, on our constant search for Your Truth- Your Son, Jesus Christ.
We thank you for opening our eyes to the wisdom Your Word, The Holy Bible contains, and the wonderful things of Your Law.
We thank you for the reminders you give us, as your voice sounds from behind, telling us in which direction to walk.
We thank you most of all for the sacrifice You made, in letting your only-begotten Son, come down to Us, and giving his life in exchange for ours.
We ask you, Father, to remind us to be long-suffering and kind, to remember to let all our affairs take place with love.
We ask you, Dear Lord, to guide us in all our ways, to help us always to exercise justice, and love kindness, and be modest while walking with You.
We ask you, Almighty God, to help us to tie loving kindness and trueness around our throats, and write them upon the tablet of our hearts.
We ask you, Wonderful God, that you help us become kind to one another and tenderly compassionate in all we say and do.
We beg you, God of Heaven, to help us clothe ourselves with the tender affections of compassion, kindness, lowliness of mind, mildness, and long-suffering.
We beg you, Jehovah of Armies, to always remind us of that which we have to be thankful for, to keep our minds on upbuilding and productive thought, so as to avoid back-biting and slander, and thereby lose the peace of God that excels all thought, which guards our hearts and our mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.
In our Lord and Saviour's name, the sweetest name known to Man after Your Own Holy Name, Jesus Christ, we pray.
Amen
We thank you for the day you have seen fit to let us experience. Â
We thank you for being allowed to come together on Robert King's Discussion Board, where we all met and began fellowship. Â
We thank you for being allowed a place in the wilderness, here on this temporary discussion board; refugees you have allowed us to be, on our constant search for Your Truth- Your Son, Jesus Christ.
We thank you for opening our eyes to the wisdom Your Word, The Holy Bible contains, and the wonderful things of Your Law.
We thank you for the reminders you give us, as your voice sounds from behind, telling us in which direction to walk.
We thank you most of all for the sacrifice You made, in letting your only-begotten Son, come down to Us, and giving his life in exchange for ours.
We ask you, Father, to remind us to be long-suffering and kind, to remember to let all our affairs take place with love.
We ask you, Dear Lord, to guide us in all our ways, to help us always to exercise justice, and love kindness, and be modest while walking with You.
We ask you, Almighty God, to help us to tie loving kindness and trueness around our throats, and write them upon the tablet of our hearts.
We ask you, Wonderful God, that you help us become kind to one another and tenderly compassionate in all we say and do.
We beg you, God of Heaven, to help us clothe ourselves with the tender affections of compassion, kindness, lowliness of mind, mildness, and long-suffering.
We beg you, Jehovah of Armies, to always remind us of that which we have to be thankful for, to keep our minds on upbuilding and productive thought, so as to avoid back-biting and slander, and thereby lose the peace of God that excels all thought, which guards our hearts and our mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.
In our Lord and Saviour's name, the sweetest name known to Man after Your Own Holy Name, Jesus Christ, we pray.
Amen
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Holy Father in Heaven
I know you read hearts so message boards are no problem for you
I thank you so many wonderful people - all here, so quickly
I pray on behalf of all those going through trials for the sake of Truth - your son is Truth
Give us all courage and boldness but tempered with self-control and wisdom.
I thank you for all your messengers that you send to prop us up in hard times.
I thank you for your spirit that you have given to us - what a wonderful gift.
I thank you for not abandoning us. Even when our own families have cast us out you have been there and are still our shoulder to lean upon.
You are loyal. You are true.
Give us our daily bread. Give us the bread of life.
Thank you for giving us your beautiful Son. You have not held back anything good from us - even us as we sin against you, you made a way out for us in Jesus. You've allowed access to you through you Son. I approach you in his name, Jesus.
I know you read hearts so message boards are no problem for you
I thank you so many wonderful people - all here, so quickly
I pray on behalf of all those going through trials for the sake of Truth - your son is Truth
Give us all courage and boldness but tempered with self-control and wisdom.
I thank you for all your messengers that you send to prop us up in hard times.
I thank you for your spirit that you have given to us - what a wonderful gift.
I thank you for not abandoning us. Even when our own families have cast us out you have been there and are still our shoulder to lean upon.
You are loyal. You are true.
Give us our daily bread. Give us the bread of life.
Thank you for giving us your beautiful Son. You have not held back anything good from us - even us as we sin against you, you made a way out for us in Jesus. You've allowed access to you through you Son. I approach you in his name, Jesus.
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"More than your eyes have longed to see me,
I want to be with you.
More than your heart has cried to know me,
I want to know you.
I am the word that speaks creation,
I am the morningstar.
I am beginning, I am forever
I am the fire.
And I will answer you, I will do wonders,
I promise you, I am here.
When the morning comes you'll see my glory,
And the darkness will disappear."
I want to be with you.
More than your heart has cried to know me,
I want to know you.
I am the word that speaks creation,
I am the morningstar.
I am beginning, I am forever
I am the fire.
And I will answer you, I will do wonders,
I promise you, I am here.
When the morning comes you'll see my glory,
And the darkness will disappear."
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The Final Analysis
By:
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building, someone may destroy overnight;
Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis,it is all between you and God;
It was never between you and them
Anyway.
By:
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building, someone may destroy overnight;
Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis,it is all between you and God;
It was never between you and them
Anyway.
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DESIDERATA
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others,
even the dull and ignorant; they, too, have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is.
Many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and lonliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars.
You have a right to be here.
And, whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, 1927
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others,
even the dull and ignorant; they, too, have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is.
Many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and lonliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars.
You have a right to be here.
And, whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, 1927
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Today, Creator, grant me the courage and the will to forgive the people I love the most. Help me to forgive every injustice I feel in my mind, and to love other people unconditionally. I know the only way to heal all the pain in my heart is through forgiveness.
Today, Creator, strengthen my will to forgive anyone who has hurt me, even if I believe the offense is unforgivable. I know that forgiveness is an act of self-love. Help me to love myself so much that I forgive every offense. Let me choose forgiveness because I don’t want to suffer every time I remember the offense.
Today, Creator, help me to heal all the guilt in my heart by accepting the forgiveness of everyone I have hurt in my life. Help me to sincerely recognize the mistakes I have made out of ignorance, and give me the wisdom and determination to refrain from making the same mistakes. I know that love and forgiveness will transform every relationship in the most positive way.
Thank you, Creator, for giving me the capacity to love and forgive. Today I open my heart to love and forgiveness, so that I can share my love without fear. Today I will enjoy a reunion with the people I love most. Amen.
Today, Creator, strengthen my will to forgive anyone who has hurt me, even if I believe the offense is unforgivable. I know that forgiveness is an act of self-love. Help me to love myself so much that I forgive every offense. Let me choose forgiveness because I don’t want to suffer every time I remember the offense.
Today, Creator, help me to heal all the guilt in my heart by accepting the forgiveness of everyone I have hurt in my life. Help me to sincerely recognize the mistakes I have made out of ignorance, and give me the wisdom and determination to refrain from making the same mistakes. I know that love and forgiveness will transform every relationship in the most positive way.
Thank you, Creator, for giving me the capacity to love and forgive. Today I open my heart to love and forgiveness, so that I can share my love without fear. Today I will enjoy a reunion with the people I love most. Amen.
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Give Us, O Lord, a Steadfast Heart
Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy affection may drag downwards; give us an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; give us an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord our God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Â
- Thomas Aquinas
That They May Face the Winds
Great Spirit, Great Spirit, my Grandfather,
all over the Earth the faces of living things are all alike.
With tenderness have these come up out of the ground.
Look upon these faces of children without number
and with children in their arms
that they may face the winds
and walk the good road to the day of quiet.
- Black Elk (1863-1950)
Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy affection may drag downwards; give us an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; give us an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord our God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Â
- Thomas Aquinas
That They May Face the Winds
Great Spirit, Great Spirit, my Grandfather,
all over the Earth the faces of living things are all alike.
With tenderness have these come up out of the ground.
Look upon these faces of children without number
and with children in their arms
that they may face the winds
and walk the good road to the day of quiet.
- Black Elk (1863-1950)