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Power in Prayer
Friday, 21 December 2007
Tefilat HaDerekh
Topic: Travel
Tefilat HaDerekh (Traveler's Prayer)
May it be Your will, Hashem, our God and the God of our ancestors, that You lead us toward peace, guide our footsteps toward peace, and make us reach our desired destination for life, gladness, and peace. May you rescue us from the hand of every foe, ambush along the way, and from all manner of punishments that assemble to come to earth. May You send blessing in our handiwork, and grant us grace, kindness, and mercy in Your eyes and in the eyes of all who see us. May You hear the sound of our humble request because You are God Who hears prayer requests. Blessed are You, Hashem, Who hears prayer.  Jewish source: Traditional
Posted by kupaakani
at 5:27 AM HST
Wednesday, 19 December 2007
To Accept Each Other
Topic: Family
To Accept Each Other
Father, I'm praying for myself and all those in my immediate and extended family (name them)...
May we not only love but accept and enjoy each other. May Your love, joy, peace, and patience be at the heart of our relationships with one another, along with Your kindness and goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Galatians 5:22–23a)
May we encourage each other, and build one another up in every circumstance. (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
May we be willing to love each other as unconditionally as You love us, for such love forgives the wrongs of others and makes up for their many personal faults. In love, help us forgive without holding on to anger, resentment, or disappointment. (1 Peter 4:8; Matthew 18:21–22; Ephesians 4:26)
May we love and accept one another just as we are, not waiting for change or perfection—as in Christ You have accepted us. Help us be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other as You have forgiven us. (Ephesians 1:5–6; 4:32)
Help us not to bring past issues into the present.
In Jesus' name, amen. - Jim & Kaye Johns source: "Prayers for the Moment: One-Minute Scripture Prayers" Copyright September 2006. Reprinted with permission of B&H Publishing Group
Posted by kupaakani
at 7:48 PM HST
Updated: Wednesday, 19 December 2007 7:50 PM HST
I Cleanse My Soul
Topic: Bedtime
I Cleanse My SoulI cleanse my soul in the dews of spring,
Light of mind's refreshing dew
Love of heart's renewing dew,
Life being's restoring dew,
Cleanse and recreate my soul this night.
May the souls of all beings be
Peacefully preserved
From fall of night
Till day's dear light. - Author Unknown Appropriate for many faiths
Posted by kupaakani
at 7:43 PM HST
In the Day of Trouble
Topic: Protection
In the Day of Trouble
The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion...
We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the Lord fulfill all thy petitions. Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. - Psalms 20: 1-2; 5-6 Christian source: The Bible (King James Version); read a Jewish translation
Posted by kupaakani
at 7:27 PM HST
Prayer Before Drinking Wine
Topic: Mealtime
Prayer Before Drinking Wine
Blessed are you, O God, our Lord, King of the Universe, creator of the fruit of the vine. Jewish source: Traditional
Posted by kupaakani
at 7:25 PM HST
Bless Our Relationship
Topic: Marriage
Bless Our RelationshipDear God,
You have defined my desire: to be of immeasurable value to my spouse. Guide me in the ways that lead to this richness in relationship, and be glorified in my every effort.
I want to honor my spouse--and you--through my behavior. How can I do that today? Please show me and empower me.
Amen. - Heather Kopp Appropriate for many faiths source: "God's Little Book of Guarantees for Marriage" (Multnomah). Used with permission. © 2002 by Heather Kopp.
Posted by kupaakani
at 7:24 PM HST
Prayer for Hearing God's Word
Topic: Guidance
Prayer for Hearing God's Word
Father, I'm praying for (name one or more) and others in my circle of family and friends who need Christ...
You are the God who gives life to the spiritually dead. (Romans 4:17b)
I thank You that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. But Scripture asks, How can these I'm praying for call on Jesus if they have not believed in Him? And how can they believe in Him if they've not heard about Him? And how can they hear without someone bringing the truth to them? And how can they hear unless that person is sent? (Romans 10:13–15a)
I ask You to send someone into each of their lives, someone with the message of life, the Word of Christ—for Your Word does not return empty; it accomplishes what You desire and achieves the purpose for which it is sent. (Romans 10:17; Isaiah 55:11)
May they hear the words of Christ, for His words are spirit and they are life. May the words that they hear not be stolen from their hearts. ( John 6:63; Luke 8:12)
Send someone they can respect to bring them the truth. In Jesus' name, amen. - Jim & Kaye Johns
Posted by kupaakani
at 12:23 PM HST
Prayer for Those Who Have Suffered Trauma
Topic: Comfort
Prayer for Those Who Have Suffered Trauma
Most merciful God,
bless all who have suffered trauma
in their lives.
Support them with love
during their time of shock.
Grace them with peace
as they wrestle with the challenges
of each day.
Sustain them in hope
as they prepare for the days ahead.
Amen. - Vienna Cobb Anderson Appropriate for many faiths source: Adapted from "Prayers of Our Hearts" © 1991 Vienna Cobb Anderson. Reprinted with the permission of the author.
Posted by kupaakani
at 12:15 PM HST
Enlighten the Darkness of My Heart
Topic: Faith
Enlighten the Darkness of My HeartMost High, glorious God,
enlighten the darkness of my heart,
and give me right faith,
certain hope,
and perfect charity,
wisdom and understanding,
Lord, that I may carry out
your holy and true command.
Amen. - St. Francis of Assisi Christian
Posted by kupaakani
at 11:49 AM HST
Friday, 7 December 2007
Hanukkah Candle-Lighting Prayers
Topic: Chanukkah
Hanukkah Candle-Lighting Prayers
Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the Universe, Who sanctified us by his commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the lights of Hanukkah.
Baruch ata Adonai, Elohenu melech ha-olam asher kideshanu be-mitzvotav, ve-tzivanu le-hadlik ner shel Hanukah.
Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the Universe, Who wrought miracles for our fathers in days of old, at this season.
Baruch ata Adonai, Elohenu melech ha-olam she-asa nisim la-avotenu ba-yamim ha-hem ba-zeman ha-zeh.
On the first night only:
Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the Universe, Who has kept us alive, and has preserved us, and enabled us to reach this season.
Baruch ata Adonai, Elohenu melech ha-olam she-hecheyanu, ve-kiyemanu, ve-higiyanu la-zeman ha-zeh. Jewish source: Traditional
Posted by kupaakani
at 7:20 PM HST
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