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Power in Prayer
Saturday, 26 January 2008
Pledge for an Adopted Child
Topic: Adoption
Pledge for an Adopted Child
We did not plant you, True. But when the season is done, When the alternate prayers For the sun and for rain are counted, When the pain of weeding And the pride of watching are through, We will hold you high.
A shining leaf Above the thousand seeds grown wild Not by our planting, But by heaven. Our harvest. Our own child. - Debra Nussbaum Cohen Jewish, appropriate for many faiths source: "Celebrating Your New Jewish Daughter" © 2001 by Debra Nussbaum Cohen
Posted by kupaakani
at 10:27 PM HST
Thursday, 24 January 2008
The Cornerstone of Peace
Topic: Peace
The Cornerstone of Peace
Almighty God, the Great Thumb we cannot evade to tie any knot: The Roaring Thunder that splits mighty trees; the all-seeing Lord up on high who sees even the footprints of an antelope on a rock mass here on earth. You are the one who does not hesitate to respond to our call. You are the cornerstone of peace. African, appropriate for many faiths
Posted by kupaakani
at 9:03 AM HST
Wednesday, 23 January 2008
Prayer for Protection
Topic: Protection
Prayer for Protection
The Light of God surrounds me; The Love of God enfolds me; The Power of God protects me; The Presence of God watches over me; Wherever I am, God is, And all is well. - James Dillet Freeman Appropriate for many faiths
Posted by kupaakani
at 10:42 AM HST
To Listen With Heart
Topic: Guidance
To Listen With Heart
Father, I'm praying for (name one or more) and others in my circle of family and friends who need You to lead them through the decisions they're making...
Help them to live in dependence on You, as dependent sheep in the flock of their shepherd, willing to follow You and not be led astray. Help them to keep their eyes on Jesus, to listen for Him, to hear and recognize His voice. (Psalm 77:20; Isaiah 53:6; Hebrews 12:2a; John 10:3–4)
May they listen with their hearts and hear You say, "This is the way, walk in it." Guide them in Your truth; teach, counsel, and watch over them. When it seems like they're walking in the darkness and have no light, help them trust in You and Your name, confident that You'll lead them along paths they haven't seen before. (Isaiah 30:21; Psalm 25:5a; 32:8; Isaiah 50:10b; 42:16)
Lead and guide them for the sake of Your name. May they know their lives are in Your hands. Direct their steps and clear the way for them. (Psalm 31:3, 14–15a; Proverbs 20:24a; Psalm 18:36)
May the Spirit of truth lead them and teach them all things. Guide them in the way of wisdom and lead them according to Your will. ( John 14:16-17; Romans 8:14; John 16:13; 1 John 2:27; Proverbs 4:11)
Keep them from wrong choices. 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 10:40 AM HST
Monday, 21 January 2008
In Remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Topic: Martin Luther King
In Remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
O Guardian of Israel, Our shelter and shade, Stir up in us that flame of justice That Jesus incited on this earth, That rages in our hearts by the Holy Spirit.
O arouse in us That very flame of righteousness That enticed Martin To be a living sacrifice of praise, To seek freedom for all God's children.
O to you, God, ever faithful and true, Be glory for ever and ever. Amen. - Attributed to J. Glenn Murray, SJ Christian
Posted by kupaakani
at 4:11 AM HST
Updated: Monday, 21 January 2008 4:11 AM HST
Sunday, 20 January 2008
Prayer When I Can't Pray
Topic: Anxiety
Prayer When I Can't Pray
I try to pray; words don’t come. I toss and turn and feel nothing. My mind is dry, my heart is dull, my soul longs for life. Hear my silent cry, my God, hear me. Let me not be a shriveled reed or an empty shell. Breathe on me and make me whole. Give me passion that I may love. Then shall my tongue praise your holy name with words I do not yet know. So be it. - Vienna Cobb Anderson Appropriate for many faiths source: Adapted from "Prayers of Our Hearts" © 1991 Vienna Cobb Anderson. Reprinted with permission of the author.
Posted by kupaakani
at 11:54 PM HST
Saturday, 19 January 2008
For Those Coping With Divorce
Topic: Divorce
For Those Coping With Divorce
Lord, be with this family as they transition into two separate households. Let your eternal light radiate throughout both homes, that this child may know your lovingkindness, as manifested by her parents, who love her, Lord. Let both this husband and wife grow strong in your love and live their lives according to Your will and not their own... I also pray for all children of divorce, that they have both their parents in their lives, and never doubt for one second that they are loved and cherished, and precious in Your sight. Thy will be done Lord, Amen. - Beliefnet member rbt_austin Christian
Posted by kupaakani
at 4:31 AM HST
Friday, 18 January 2008
Let Me See Release From My Addiction
Topic: Addiction
Let Me See Release From My Addiction
O Lord, with each new day, help me to be strong and continue to trust you. Bring into my eyes and heart an honesty that sees my true situation and finds support in your goodness and guidance. Let me see release from my addiction and a renewed joy in living from this day forward. - Maureen Pratt Appropriate for many faiths source: Copyright (c) 2005 by Maureen Pratt. From "Peace in the Storm: Meditations on Chronic Pain and Illness" by Maureen Pratt, published by Doubleday, a division of Random House, Inc. Reprinted with permission.
Posted by kupaakani
at 10:38 PM HST
Thursday, 17 January 2008
Prayer for the Chronically Ill
Topic: Health/Healing
Prayer for the Chronically Ill
O Lord, through the passion of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I beseech Thee to watch over and guide all those who suffer from chronic illness. Grant to us the courage to face our situations so that others may see Your perpetual light shining through us, as a beacon of strength that overcomes setbacks, and reaffirms Your Precious Love for ALL the sheep among Your flock. We are all Your children in spite of our physical situation, and Your Loving Son shepherds those of us who believe. Grant us the spiritual and mental strength to endure so that we may live in Your Divine Shadow. In the name of Jesus Christ, King of Kings, please hear and bless this prayer O Heavenly Father. Amen - Beliefnet member Laurel_crowned Christian
Posted by kupaakani
at 7:36 PM HST
Wednesday, 16 January 2008
Make Me Brave for Life
Topic: Courage
Make Me Brave for Life
God, make me brave for life: oh, braver than this. Let me straighten after pain, as a tree straightens after the rain, Shining and lovely again. God, make me brave for life; much braver than this. As the blown grass lifts, let me rise From sorrow with quiet eyes, Knowing Thy way is wise. God, make me brave, life brings Such blinding things. Help me to keep my sight; Help me to see aright That out of dark comes light. - Author Unknown Appropriate for many faiths
Posted by kupaakani
at 8:34 PM HST
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