Prayer for Today - July 2014
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If countries disagree, Lord, and if negotiations break down, “going to war” has sometimes been seen as a way of “saving face”. In the same way, there are times when matters get out of hand as individuals disagree strongly, and feel they need to “save face”. In my own small part of the world may I learn ways, Lord, of being a peacemaker, of helping people to see that there are alternatives to hostility, and there are ways of “saving face” in a decent and human way, without there being a break-up of relationships. Help me to be a channel of your peace this day. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1139.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod26.jpg |
Let us pray: God our Father, in the Bible you tell me to “choose life and not death”. Inspire me in the choices I will make today - that I may choose what is positive and life-giving and good. So help me to protect and defend myself from influences that are not good. Keep me on the right path to choose values that are lasting and beneficial. Keep my eyes open whenever there is injustice, that I may be willing to stand with those who are treated unfairly, and defend those who need support. Deliver us, Lord, from all that is evil. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1140.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod27.jpg |
Let us pray: Lord God, may all of your creation - from the vastness of mighty stars and planets to the lowliness of the smallest living creature I can see - remind me to live in wonder and appreciation of all that is around me. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1141.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod28.jpg |
Let us pray: God our Father, I can think of mistakes I have made and the attitude that I have sometimes had. May I not become so independent that I think I know it all and no longer need others, but may I always have true friends around me who are willing to point me in the right direction. May I be ready to apologise when things go wrong, and be ready to learn from my mistakes, finding humour in my situation and having the ability and good sense to laugh at myself. May I grow in wisdom each day. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1142.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod29.jpg |
Let us pray: Lord Jesus, we hear you say that, “of course”, you want to heal us of what is not good in our lives. Touch us today that we may experience your healing and the fullness of your life. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1143.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod30.jpg |
Let us pray: God our Father, you made each of us unique and unrepeatable. Inspire me to live in such a way that I respect others and am ready to learn from all who are part of my life this day. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1144.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod31.jpg |
Let us pray: For all that we should have thought and have not thought; For all that we should have said and have not said; For all that we should have done, and have not done; we ask forgiveness, Lord. For all that we should not have thought but have thought; For all that we should not have said but have said; For all that we should not have done, but have done; we ask forgiveness, Lord. Amen This is an excerpt from the page of this date in ‘Praying Each Day of the Year’, a 3-volume book by Nicholas Hutchinson, FSC. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1145.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod32.jpg |
Let us pray: Lord our God, we pray for the strength to hold to our convictions. We pray, too, for the courage and determination to stand with those who suffer from injustice. In all that we do, Lord, inspire us to act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with you, our God. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1146.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod33.jpg |
Let us pray: Loving Lord, these individuals we have heard about were ordinary people. They spent years making choices each day about small ordinary things. Their positive and life-giving attitude eventually led to serious decisions about standing with the poor and the underprivileged and those treated unjustly. Inspire us, Lord, to choose wisely in the ordinary circumstances of our daily lives. Having then chosen wisely in small things, inspire us with courage and generosity when we must make more important decisions. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1147.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod34.jpg |
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I embrace change today. I learned a long time ago that without it, I don't grow unless I do. I also discovered that what stood me in good stead at the beginning of my program, is no longer of service in today. Hopefully, I will continue to grow and look for new ways to connect with the God of my understanding. This prayer has been a big part of that conscious contact. |
Let us pray: God our Father, it seems obvious to many that people of all races and people of all religions and none are brothers and sisters of one another. We ask that justice and peace may grow in the hearts and minds of each individual, that we may treat others in the same way as we wish to be treated. Rather than thinking over bad things that have happened in the past, may we grow in the freedom, the courage and the generosity to place past events into your hands. Teach us how to break the cycle of hatred by being generous and caring towards those who have done us harm, resisting evil and conquering it with good. Amen. ✥✥✥✥✥✥✥✥✥✥✥✥✥✥✥✥ http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1149.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod36.jpg |
Let us pray: Lord, I want to be responsible for my own life, and I want to make positive choices each day. Inspire me to get my priorities right and be generous in my care and concern for others. In busy days and casual days remind me, too, of my basic human need for personal time and quiet and space, and lead me to respect the personal needs that others also have. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1150.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod37.jpg |
Let us pray: Lord, I ask that you inspire me always to do my best - not comparing myself with others, but only with myself. Lead me, Lord, to discover and use my own talents to the full. May I live in such a way that I help others to experience success, as well as praising them for the good use of their abilities - looking not so much at the degree of achievement but at the effort put in. Stop me from judging people or jumping to conclusions about them, but lead me to respect and accept others for who they are, focussing on the positive rather than the negative. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1151.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod38.jpg |
4 Let us pray: Lord, I do not want to be selfish. I do realise how important it is to value and appreciate myself, and I know that I need genuine love for myself if I am fully to love others. Remind me of the importance of keeping time and space and quiet for myself, and remind me to respect the personal needs of others, too. Lord God, you who call me by my name, I thank you for making me who I am. Inspire me to grow as a genuine and sincere person with a positive attitude, right values, and a generous spirit. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1152.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod39.jpg |
Let us pray: Lord, I need to keep an eye on the small things in my life as well as the bigger issues, because my thoughts become my attitude, my attitude becomes my words, my words become my actions, and my actions form my character. Be there, Lord, in that instant before every thought, that I may choose wisely my thoughts and my attitude, my words and my actions, so that I grow as the person you call me to be. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1153.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod40.jpg |
Let us pray: Lord, I ask for the gifts of knowledge and wisdom and understanding. What I pray for I intend to work at, so that I may develop an open mind, a thirst for knowledge, and a wisdom that makes good use of my knowledge and experience. I know that any gifts are useless if I do not also have love and concern for others, and so I ask that you inspire me to live in such a way that I am caring and compassionate and promote understanding between people. May others respect me, Lord, as much as I respect them. Amen http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1154.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod41.jpg |
Let us pray: Loving Lord, you tell us in the Bible that whatever wrong we have done you tread down our faults to the bottom of the sea. Mic 719 We know there is no need to keep thinking about what we have done in the past, Is 4318 because you pardon the wrongs we have done, and you delight in showing mercy. Mic 718 You bind up all our wounds Ps 1473 and you renew us by your love. Zeph 317 Lord, you love all that you have made, Wis 1124 and it is your very nature to love and forgive. Lead us to be generous in accepting and forgiving others in the same way as you accept and forgive us. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1155.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod42.jpg |
Let us pray: Lord Jesus, bring your love to our lives in a new way today so that any fear that we might have is driven away, knowing that “perfect love casts out fear”. Then your light will shine more brightly in us, and others will be able to see the good things that are done in your name. Help us to grow more aware of the love and respect and dignity that you give us in calling us your “friends”. We ask that your Spirit acts in us so that we discover and take pride in who we really are. Make us credible witnesses of your love so that others may more readily share in your love and your light, you who are the light of the world. Amen http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1156.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod43.jpg |
Let us pray: In times of difficulty, Lord, may we support others with the same care and concern as we would like to experience ourselves. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1157.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod44.jpg |
Let us pray: Lord, our God and King, your greatness is seen throughout the earth. When I gaze at the heavens which your fingers have formed, and look at the moon and the stars which you have set there, I realise how small we are in the majesty of your creation. Yet you treasure us above all that you have made, and you give us control over all the works of your hand - animals both wild and tame, birds in the air, and the creatures of the sea. Lord, our God and King, your greatness is seen throughout the earth. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1158.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod45.jpg |
Let us pray: God our Father, the landing on the moon was one of the most significant events in human history. We give thanks for the skills and expertise and the courage and co-operation which led to that successful venture. In giving thanks we recall, too, that the astronauts showed their appreciation and reminded us of important values. We pray for the power of your Spirit in our lives that we may live in thankfulness and be people of vision and courage who have compassion for one another. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1159.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod46.jpg Quote:
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Let us pray: God our Father, we thank you that in the vastness of your creation there is something special about the beauty of this earth. Into our world which you love so much you sent Jesus, your Son - your Word who became a human being - and he made his home among us. Open our eyes that we may have a sense of wonder and awe that leads us to treasure all that you have made. Show us how to value all who are a part of our lives this day. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1160.jpg Quote:
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Let us pray: We pray, Lord, for all who will need strength and courage today: - for those who are seriously ill; - for those who are in desperate situations and see no hope of anything different; - for those who find it difficult to face others or themselves; - for those in pain from illness or mistreatment or torture; - for those who know that others depend on them. For all these people we ask for the power of your Spirit in their lives. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1161.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod48.jpg |
The prayer listed today was the lyrics of the gospel song, Amazing Grace. My sisters and I sang it many times, and I know that as we sang it, it was a prayer.
I am dating myself, but no one sang it better than George Beverly Shea. Quote:
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Let us pray: God our Father, the star of Bethlehem was a sign of faith for the Wise Men, and their faith led them to discover the newly-born Jesus in Bethlehem. May we grow in faith and discover Jesus in our daily lives. Lord, hear us Lord, graciously hear us. Thousands of people worked together to enable the astronauts to land on the moon. May we grow in our appreciation for all who are part of our lives. Lord, hear us Lord, graciously hear us. The Wise Men had a sense of vision and purpose - and so did the astronauts. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may share your vision of individuals and of our world. Lord, hear us Lord, graciously hear us. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1163.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod50.jpg |
Let us pray: Lord, may I receive this day as much respect and encouragement and building up as I give to others today. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/general...ralpod1294.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1164.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod51.jpg |
Let us pray: Lord, I want to be responsible for my own life, and I want to make positive choices each day. Inspire me to get my priorities right and be generous in my care and concern for others. In busy days and casual days remind me, too, of my basic human need for personal time and quiet and space, and lead me to respect the personal needs that others also have. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/general...ralpod1295.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ghtpod1165.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod52.jpg |
Let us pray: There are times, Lord, when we say we are hungry but we really have no idea what real hunger is, and the desperation that goes with it. We even tend to waste food. We ask you, Lord, to inspire us to discover the real priorities in life so that we may live simply so that others may simply live. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/iq/qcbeeheart325.jpg So often those feelings of hunger are not for the body, but the mind and spirit. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ughtpod954.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod53.jpg |
Let us pray: Lord Jesus, the Bible reminds us of the dignity and equality of all people, and you call us to love our neighbours as we love ourselves. At the beginning of your ministry you read out loud in the synagogue of Nazareth from the prophet, Isaiah, saying: “I have been sent to give liberty to the captives.” Today we will meet people who are held captive in different ways by being treated unfairly, or abused, taken for granted, overworked, looked down upon. Be with us, Lord, that we may help to bring freedom today by giving respect and support and encouragement. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ughtpod955.jpg Love this picture, it on on one of my sites, before they got deleted and the servers closed down. It didn't have this caption on it. http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod54.jpg |
Let us pray: Lord God, I thank you for your gifts to me of skills, talents, and abilities. May I use them to the best of my ability and grow as the person you want me to be. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/kidpod/kidpod1150.jpg http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ughtpod956.jpg DAILY CARD OF FAITH http://angelwinks.net/images/faithpod/faithpod55.jpg |
Let us pray: God our Father, it was Pope John the Twenty-Third who was speaking about the need to bring new life to the Church. To illustrate his point, he walked to his window and opened it wide, saying that fresh air was needed to blow away the cobwebs and refreshen the Church. Father, do not let us shut ourselves off from others, but may the windows of our hearts and minds be open, so that we may be made new by your Holy Spirit and be influenced for good. Inspire us, too, to let our light shine out, knowing that Jesus said that we are the light of the world. Amen. http://angelwinks.net/images/thought...ughtpod957.jpg Quote:
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