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Power in Prayer
Friday, 30 May 2008
Grace After Meals (Bendigamos)
Topic: Mealtime
Grace After Meals (Bendigamos)
Let us bless the Most High
The Lord who raised us,
Let us give him thanks
For the good things which he has given us.
Praised be his Holy Name,
Because he always took pity on us.
Praise the Lord, for he is good,
For his mercy is everlasting.
Let us bless the Most High
First for his Law,
Which binds our race
With heaven continually.
Praised be his Holy Name,
Because he always took pity on us.
Praise the Lord, for he is good,
For his mercy is everlasting.
Let us bless the Most High,
Secondly for the bread
And also for the foods
Which we have eaten together.
For we have eaten and drunk happily
His mercy has never failed us.
Praise the Lord, for he is good,
For his mercy is everlasting.
Blessed be this house,
The home of his presence,
Where we keep his feast,
With happiness and permanence.
Praised be his Holy Name,
Because he always took pity on us.
Praise the Lord, for he is good,
For his mercy is everlasting.  Jewish source: Submitted by Beliefnet member shemaryahu
Posted by kupaakani
at 9:02 AM HDT
Thursday, 29 May 2008
Lead Me to Peace
Topic: Peace
Lead Me to Peace
Lead me from death to life,
from falsehood to truth.
Lead me from despair to hope,
from fear to trust.
Lead me from hate to love,
from war to peace.
Let peace fill my heart,
my world, my universe.
Amen. Appropriate for many faiths
Posted by kupaakani
at 3:52 PM HDT
The Blessing of Unanswered Prayers
Topic: Blessing
The Blessing of Unanswered Prayers
I asked for strength that I might achieve;
I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health that I might do greater things;
I was given infirmity that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy;
I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men;
I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life;
I was given life that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I had asked for,
but eveything that I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself my unspoken prayers were answered;
I am, among all men, most richly blessed. - Unknown Confederate soldier Appropriate for many faiths
Posted by kupaakani
at 11:14 AM HDT
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
In Gratitude for Family & Friends
Topic: Friendship
In Gratitude for Family and Friends
Blessed are You, loving Father,
For all your gifts to us.
Blessed are You for giving us family and friends
To be with us in times of joy and sorrow,
To help us in days of need,
And to rejoice with us in moments of celebration...
Father,
We praise You for Your Son Jesus,
Who knew the happiness of family and friends,
And in the love of Your Holy Spirit.
Blessed are you for ever and ever. Christian
Posted by kupaakani
at 7:38 PM HDT
Updated: Tuesday, 2 June 2009 9:11 PM HDT
The Special Forces Prayer
Topic: Military
The Special Forces Prayer
Almighty God Who art the Author of Liberty
and the Champion of the oppressed
hear our prayer.
We the men of Special Forces,
acknowledge our dependence upon Thee
in the preservation of human freedom.
Go with us as we seek to defend the defenseless
and to free the enslaved.
May we ever remember that our nation,
whose motto is "In God We Trust,"
expects that we shall acquit ourselves with honor,
that we may never bring shame upon our faith,
our families, or our fellow men.
Grant us wisdom from Thy mind,
courage from Thine heart,
strength from Thine arm,
and protection by Thine hand.
It is for Thee that we do battle,
and to Thee belongs the victor's crown.
For Thine is the kingdom,
and the power and glory forever,
Amen!
- Chaplain John Stevey Christian, appropriate for many faiths | |
Posted by kupaakani
at 7:38 PM HDT
Sunday, 25 May 2008
Billy Graham's Prayer for the Nation
Topic: Nation/Country
Billy Graham's Prayer for the Nation
Our Father and Our God, we praise You for Your goodness to our nation, giving us blessings far beyond what we deserve. Yet we know all is not right with America. We deeply need a moral and spiritual renewal to help us meet the many problems we face. Convict us of sin. Help us to turn to You in repentance and faith. Set our feet on the path of Your righteousness and peace. We pray today for our nation's leaders. Give them the wisdom to know what is right, and the courage to do it. You have said, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." May this be a new era for America, as we humble ourselves and acknowledge You alone as our Savior and Lord. This we pray in Your holy name, Amen. - Billy Graham Christian
Posted by kupaakani
at 3:31 AM HDT
Saturday, 24 May 2008
Biker's Prayer
Topic: Travel
Biker's Prayer
As we go out on our ride,
We pray the Lord rides by our side,
Keep us safe and in your sight,
And let it rain some other night. Appropriate for many faiths source: Submitted by Beliefnet member weedhopper61
Posted by kupaakani
at 11:14 PM HDT
Updated: Saturday, 24 May 2008 11:15 PM HDT
Thursday, 22 May 2008
Prayer for Travelers
Topic: Travel
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Prayer for Travelers
For those who travel on land, on water, or in the air [or through outer space], let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Christian source: Book of Common Prayer 1979 |
Posted by kupaakani
at 3:54 AM HDT
Help Me Avoid Toxic Relationships
Topic: Relationships
Help Me Avoid Toxic Relationships
Heavenly Father, I sometimes get into relationships
that are not good for me.
Please help me better discern how I relate to
the people in my life
and give me the wisdom to know when a relationship
is not giving you glory and is harmful to me.
Bring me courage to avoid toxic relationships
and help nurture what is good and just in all things. - 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 3:21 AM HDT
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
Benediction for a Bride and Groom
Topic: Marriage
Benediction for a Bride and Groom
May you each bring your best self to the other.
May you each bring intelligence and commitment as well as faith to the task that is set before you.
May you maintain enduring respect and trust.
May your home be a place of peace and joy for you and for all who enter it.
May all who follow your lives with interest and affection have cause often to rejoice, not only in your happiness, but also in your brave and generous living. - Cynthia Reed, Wedding Celebrant Appropriate for many faith
Posted by kupaakani
at 9:15 PM HDT
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