Guide Us to Our Truest Selves
Boundless Sea of Love and Energy, our God,
may all your dreams for us come true:
your motherly imaginings, and your fatherly hopes,
your creative purposes everywhere in nature.
Guide us to our truest selves, co-creators of this environment.
Make us worthy inheritors
of the astonishing evolutionary reality in which we live.
May it be so.
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Sunday, December 12, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Prayer for Morning
Prayer for Morning
O God! I awaken, go to sleep, live and
die by You and to You is the final gathering.
I have awakened and the morning has come with
the Dominion belonging to the God.
All praise is due to God, there is no partner with Him,
there is none worthy of worship besides Him,
and to Him is the final gathering.
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O God! I awaken, go to sleep, live and
die by You and to You is the final gathering.
I have awakened and the morning has come with
the Dominion belonging to the God.
All praise is due to God, there is no partner with Him,
there is none worthy of worship besides Him,
and to Him is the final gathering.
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Friday, December 10, 2010
Prayer for the Beginning of the Day
Prayer for the Beginning of the Day
O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace,
help me in all things to rely upon your holy will.
In every hour of the day reveal your will to me.
Bless my dealings with all who surround me.
Teach me to treat all that comes to throughout
the day with peace of soul and with firm conviction
that your will governs all. In all my deeds and words,
guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events,
let me not forget that all are sent by you.
Teach me to act firmly and wisely,
without embittering and embarrassing others.
Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day
with all that it shall bring. Direct my will,
teach me to pray. And you, yourself, pray in me.
Amen.
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O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace,
help me in all things to rely upon your holy will.
In every hour of the day reveal your will to me.
Bless my dealings with all who surround me.
Teach me to treat all that comes to throughout
the day with peace of soul and with firm conviction
that your will governs all. In all my deeds and words,
guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events,
let me not forget that all are sent by you.
Teach me to act firmly and wisely,
without embittering and embarrassing others.
Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day
with all that it shall bring. Direct my will,
teach me to pray. And you, yourself, pray in me.
Amen.
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
A Prayer to Start the Day
A Prayer to Start the Day
Mother of All, Father of All:
as I go through the day,
keep my eyes open wide.
May I not miss beauty.
May I not miss joy.
May I not miss wonder.
Keep me awake and aware of the world.
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Mother of All, Father of All:
as I go through the day,
keep my eyes open wide.
May I not miss beauty.
May I not miss joy.
May I not miss wonder.
Keep me awake and aware of the world.
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
To Know God's Will
To Know God's Will
Father, I'm praying that (name one or more) and others in my circle of family and friends will know Your will...
Help them know Your will through the spiritual wisdom and understanding that comes from the Spirit so they may live lives worthy of You, pleasing You in every way. Help them to bear fruit, to influence others' lives in every good thing they do. May they constantly be growing in their understanding of who You are and in their awareness of how You work in the world. (Colossians 1:9, 1 John 2:28; Colossians 1:10)
Help them offer themselves as living sacrifices, desiring not to live like those who are giving in to the ways of the world but to be totally changed by the renewing of their minds. Then they will be able to know Your will—Your good, pleasing, and perfect will. (Romans 12:1–2)
May they yield their will to Yours and set their hearts on doing Your will. Help them set aside their own desires, seeking only Your will, standing firm and keeping on in Your strength. Help them be strong and not give up no matter what happens— filled with joy and thanksgiving. (Matthew 6:10; Ephesians 6:6; Colossians 4:12; Hebrews 10:36; Colossians 1:11–12a)
May they have no other desire than Yours. In Jesus' name, amen.
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Father, I'm praying that (name one or more) and others in my circle of family and friends will know Your will...
Help them know Your will through the spiritual wisdom and understanding that comes from the Spirit so they may live lives worthy of You, pleasing You in every way. Help them to bear fruit, to influence others' lives in every good thing they do. May they constantly be growing in their understanding of who You are and in their awareness of how You work in the world. (Colossians 1:9, 1 John 2:28; Colossians 1:10)
Help them offer themselves as living sacrifices, desiring not to live like those who are giving in to the ways of the world but to be totally changed by the renewing of their minds. Then they will be able to know Your will—Your good, pleasing, and perfect will. (Romans 12:1–2)
May they yield their will to Yours and set their hearts on doing Your will. Help them set aside their own desires, seeking only Your will, standing firm and keeping on in Your strength. Help them be strong and not give up no matter what happens— filled with joy and thanksgiving. (Matthew 6:10; Ephesians 6:6; Colossians 4:12; Hebrews 10:36; Colossians 1:11–12a)
May they have no other desire than Yours. In Jesus' name, amen.
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
With Every Breath
With Every Breath
With every breath I take today,
I vow to be awake;
And every step I take,
I vow to take with a grateful heart--
So I may see with eyes of love
into the hearts of all I meet,
To ease their burden when I can
And touch them with a smile of peace.
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With every breath I take today,
I vow to be awake;
And every step I take,
I vow to take with a grateful heart--
So I may see with eyes of love
into the hearts of all I meet,
To ease their burden when I can
And touch them with a smile of peace.
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Monday, December 6, 2010
The Prayer of St. Patrick
The Prayer of St. Patrick
I arise today
Through the strength of heaven;
Light of the sun,
Splendor of fire,
Speed of lightning,
Swiftness of the wind,
Depth of the sea,
Stability of the earth,
Firmness of the rock.
I arise today
Through God's strength to pilot me;
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me,
God's hand to guard me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to protect me,
God's hosts to save me
Afar and anear,
Alone or in a mulitude.
Christ shield me today
Against wounding
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in the eye that sees me,
Christ in the ear that hears me.
I arise today
Through the mighty strength
Of the Lord of creation.
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I arise today
Through the strength of heaven;
Light of the sun,
Splendor of fire,
Speed of lightning,
Swiftness of the wind,
Depth of the sea,
Stability of the earth,
Firmness of the rock.
I arise today
Through God's strength to pilot me;
God's might to uphold me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me,
God's hand to guard me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to protect me,
God's hosts to save me
Afar and anear,
Alone or in a mulitude.
Christ shield me today
Against wounding
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in the eye that sees me,
Christ in the ear that hears me.
I arise today
Through the mighty strength
Of the Lord of creation.
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Sunday, December 5, 2010
Child's Prayer
Child's Prayer
Lord in heaven,
please listen to all those
who are praying to you now.
Those who are sad and crying,
those who have lost friends and family.
Those who are alone
and frightened.
Help them to remember,
that you are there
and you are listening.
In Jesus' name, we pray.
Amen.
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Lord in heaven,
please listen to all those
who are praying to you now.
Those who are sad and crying,
those who have lost friends and family.
Those who are alone
and frightened.
Help them to remember,
that you are there
and you are listening.
In Jesus' name, we pray.
Amen.
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Saturday, December 4, 2010
Child's Prayer for Protection
Child's Prayer for Protection
Angel of God, my Guardian dear,
To whom God's love commits me here;
Ever this day, be at my side
To light and guard
To rule and guide.
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Angel of God, my Guardian dear,
To whom God's love commits me here;
Ever this day, be at my side
To light and guard
To rule and guide.
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Friday, December 3, 2010
Prayer of Thanks
Prayer of Thanks
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
Father in heaven,
We thank thee.
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For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
Father in heaven,
We thank thee.
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Thursday, December 2, 2010
Nighttime Prayer
Nighttime Prayer
My God, I love You with all my heart.
I thank You for having kept me safe this day.
Pardon me the evil I have done, and accept
the good I have done. Take care of me while
I sleep and deliver me from all danger.
May Your grace be always with me
and with all my loved ones.
Amen.
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My God, I love You with all my heart.
I thank You for having kept me safe this day.
Pardon me the evil I have done, and accept
the good I have done. Take care of me while
I sleep and deliver me from all danger.
May Your grace be always with me
and with all my loved ones.
Amen.
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Guide Me Through These Dark Days
Guide Me Through These Dark Days
O Lord, I am torn up with grief.
I know you are there, but I cannot see past
my sorrow and tears.
Be with me, Lord, and do not take
my unhappiness to heart.
Rather, work within me to guide me through
these dark days
and bring your light to my life,
so that I may see your goodness, even in my mourning.
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O Lord, I am torn up with grief.
I know you are there, but I cannot see past
my sorrow and tears.
Be with me, Lord, and do not take
my unhappiness to heart.
Rather, work within me to guide me through
these dark days
and bring your light to my life,
so that I may see your goodness, even in my mourning.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
An Evening Family Prayer
An Evening Family Prayer
Lord, behold our family here assembled.
We thank you for this place in which we dwell,
for the love that unites us,
for the peace accorded to us this day,
for the hope with which we expect the morrow;
for the health, the work, the food and the bright skies
that make our lives delightful;
for our friends in all parts of the earth. Amen.
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Lord, behold our family here assembled.
We thank you for this place in which we dwell,
for the love that unites us,
for the peace accorded to us this day,
for the hope with which we expect the morrow;
for the health, the work, the food and the bright skies
that make our lives delightful;
for our friends in all parts of the earth. Amen.
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Monday, November 29, 2010
Child's Evening Hymn
Child's Evening Hymn
I hear no voice, I feel no touch,
I see no glory bright;
But yet I know that God is near,
In darkness as in light.
He watches ever by my side,
And hears my whispered prayer:
The Father for His little child
Both night and day doth care.
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I hear no voice, I feel no touch,
I see no glory bright;
But yet I know that God is near,
In darkness as in light.
He watches ever by my side,
And hears my whispered prayer:
The Father for His little child
Both night and day doth care.
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Child's Prayer for Protection
Child's Prayer for Protection
Angel of God, my Guardian dear,
To whom God's love commits me here;
Ever this day, be at my side
To light and guard
To rule and guide.
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Angel of God, my Guardian dear,
To whom God's love commits me here;
Ever this day, be at my side
To light and guard
To rule and guide.
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
God’s Healing in My Financial Matters
God’s Healing in My Financial Matters
"I have seen his ways, but I will heal him;
I will guide him and restore comfort to him."
-Isaiah 57:18
Lord, I ask for healing in my financial life.
I have not always done right, and circumstances
have put me behind—but I want things to be better.
I ask that You would restore my marriage relationship
as my husband and I seek to work through our
conflicts over money. I ask that You would guide me
in the wise us of my resources and replenish what
I have lost. I want to honor You,
Lord, and be a blessing to others.
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"I have seen his ways, but I will heal him;
I will guide him and restore comfort to him."
-Isaiah 57:18
Lord, I ask for healing in my financial life.
I have not always done right, and circumstances
have put me behind—but I want things to be better.
I ask that You would restore my marriage relationship
as my husband and I seek to work through our
conflicts over money. I ask that You would guide me
in the wise us of my resources and replenish what
I have lost. I want to honor You,
Lord, and be a blessing to others.
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Friday, November 26, 2010
Prayer for a Summer Day
Prayer for a Summer Day
Long warm days...
The pace of life slows...
A time for picnics and rest in the shade...
Lord,
help me to rest a while in the
cooling shade of your presence.
Slow down my restless heart and
fill me with gentle compassion
for all your people.
Amen
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Long warm days...
The pace of life slows...
A time for picnics and rest in the shade...
Lord,
help me to rest a while in the
cooling shade of your presence.
Slow down my restless heart and
fill me with gentle compassion
for all your people.
Amen
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Thursday, November 25, 2010
Prayer for Renewal
Prayer for Renewal
Hide Your face from my sins,
and blot out all my iniquities.
Create in me a clean heart,
O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from Your presence,
and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,
and uphold me by Your generous Spirit.
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Hide Your face from my sins,
and blot out all my iniquities.
Create in me a clean heart,
O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from Your presence,
and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,
and uphold me by Your generous Spirit.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
For the Lonely and Depressed
For the Lonely and Depressed
God bless all who are battling
those inner demons of depression,
loneliness, unworthiness, and hopelessness.
Shine Your warm Heavenly Light down upon all of us,
Lord, who are looking for our soul mates.
Guide us to find peace, happiness,
and contentment in our lives and within ourselves.
Amen
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God bless all who are battling
those inner demons of depression,
loneliness, unworthiness, and hopelessness.
Shine Your warm Heavenly Light down upon all of us,
Lord, who are looking for our soul mates.
Guide us to find peace, happiness,
and contentment in our lives and within ourselves.
Amen
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Prayer of Hope
Prayer of Hope
O Lord, in Whom is our hope,
remove far from us, we pray Thee,
empty hopes and presumptuous confidence.
Make our hearts so right with Thy most holy
and loving heart, that hoping in Thee
we may do good; until that day when
faith and hope shall be abolished by sight
and possession, and love shall be all in all.
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O Lord, in Whom is our hope,
remove far from us, we pray Thee,
empty hopes and presumptuous confidence.
Make our hearts so right with Thy most holy
and loving heart, that hoping in Thee
we may do good; until that day when
faith and hope shall be abolished by sight
and possession, and love shall be all in all.
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