Prayer for the Day - March 2015
MARCH It is not only amidst our joys and hopes but also in our grief and anguish, Lord, that you are with us. Sustain us today in your love. As the month of March begins, we can pause for a moment in silence to think of some of the signs that remind us that winter is past, and spring is upon us - signs such as daffodils and other bulbs that have flowered… (pause) Let us pray: Lord of life, we give you thanks for the beauty of creation, and we rejoice when we see signs of new life. May we be Spring to others and never Winter. Amen. |
The story of Jonah and the whale is found in the Old Testament. It is probably best read as a parable - a story with a message. “I could die with anger,” said Jonah. But God said: “You are angry - not at the loss of a single person - but at the loss of a plant that you only cared for because it was doing something for you. Learn the lesson that I care for and treasure all people - without exception. Learn the lesson that, unlike you, I’m not prejudiced against people who are different from you. Learn the lesson that I’m more kind and merciful than you will ever be. Learn from your experience.” My prayer is that we may we learn from our experiences in today. http://www.angelwinks.ca/images/tinypinkheart.gifmj http://www.animated-gifs.eu/phone-24...uatic/0225.gif |
Let us pray: Lord, you have watched me grow in my mother’s womb, and I know that you love all that you have made. Help me to transform my difficulties and disabilities into opportunities for growth. Shine the light of your Spirit on me that I may grow as the person you are calling me to be. Inspire me to develop the talents you have given me for the benefit and the service of those people you have placed in my life. May each of us become a blessing for others. Amen. https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/i...HK_fg7rMz9tRNO |
Let us pray: Father, into your hands I place my successes. Into your hands I also place my failures, and I pray that, through your Spirit, I may face the challenges of life with courage and determination. Help me to think anew and see things more broadly than in terms of “success” and “failure”. Lead me always to trust and place myself confidently in your hands. Amen. http://angelwinks.ca/images/nostalgi...algicpod26.jpg |
Let’s pray: in the words of St Francis of Assisi: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen. https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/i...VDz35TNl3KCziA |
Let us pray that people be inspired to appreciate all that is good and beneficial around them. Let us pray that good decisions be reached concerning the environment - decisions that look to our heritage as well as to our needs. Lord, in your mercy - hear our prayer. Let us pray for those who are concerned about their health and their future. We pray for people in physical pain, for those who make little progress, and for those who will never get better. Lord, in your mercy - hear our prayer Let us pray for all who are sad, and for all who have had bitter experiences in their lives. Let us pray that we may be protected from all that may harm us. Lord, in your mercy - hear our prayer. https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/i...zTNgic8ov5B48w |
Let us pray: Praise the Lord, all you nations. Speak to him, all people of the earth, because his love is great and he is always faithful. (Psalm 117) http://www.animated-gifs.eu/phone-24...ngels/0037.gif |
Prayer for March 8th Let’s remind ourselves in silence that God is with us and we are in his presence… (pause…) http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/...1-John_5-7.jpg |
Let’s pause and think for a moment how small we are in the Universe, yet we can read in the Bible that God has written the name of each of us on the palm of his hand… (pause…) Let us pray: Lord God, Creator of light, at the rising of your sun each morning let the greatest of all lights - your love - rise, like the sun, within my heart. https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/i...AZ4IAt4QqGRzSO |
Let us pray that each of us develops the skills and talents we have been given, and that we remain open and sensitive to all that is around us. Lord, hear us - Lord, graciously hear us. Let us pray that we may live in such a way that we use things and love people, instead of using people and loving things. Lord, hear us - Lord, graciously hear us. We pray that we may value and treasure all who come into our lives - not just for what they can do, but for who they are. Let us pray that we live in such a way as to express appreciation by the way we look at people and in what we say. Lord, hear us - Lord, graciously hear us. http://www.animated-gifs.eu/phone-24...igion/0040.gif |
Let’s reflect and pray: I shall pass through this world but once. Therefore, any good that I can do, any kind act that I can perform for any fellow-creature, let me do it now. Let me not delay or omit it, for I shall not pass this way again. (attributed to Stephen Grellet) Eagle,-- A Sacred Messenger from Heaven and, the, Eye of the Sun. The eagle lives in the spirit realm and it carries prayers to the Creator and returns with a vision. The eagle possesses healing spiritual power and their magical feathers assist medicine men and women in connecting with Spirit for healing. Eagles will mate on the wind and they symbolize the power of creation when released from the confines of the Earthly realm,with a lesson of staying grounded when soaring high.,The eagle teaches that with limited vision we may not see the things that lie before us and how to look at life from a higher perspective. From Spirit Walk Ministry http://www.linsdomain.com/totems/pages/eagle.htm http://www.animated-gifs.eu/phone-24...birds/0166.gif |
In Amsterdam, the capital of Germanoccupied Holland in the Second World War, Anne Frank and her family and four other Jews hid from the Nazis in concealed rooms in what had been her father’s offices. For more than two years they were secure there, unknown to those who worked in the building, except for a friend who arranged to get food to them. They were betrayed in 1944, and all eight were sent to the death camps. Only Anne’s father - Otto Frank - survived and returned. Anne died of typhus in the concentration camp of Bergen-Belsen on this day, 12th March, 1945, aged 15. Only weeks later the camp was liberated. 3 Anne Frank’s story is now known to millions across the world because of the diary that she kept about her innermost thoughts during those years in hiding. Her father discovered the diary on his return to their hiding-place, once the war ended. ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ has sold 25 million copies, and has been printed in over 50 languages. T his is an excerpt from Anne’s diary, dated Saturday 15th July 1944: “It’s really a wonder that I haven’t dropped all my ideals because they seem so absurd and impossible to carry out. Yet I keep them, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart. I simply can’t build up my hopes on a foundation consisting of confusion, misery, and death. I see the world gradually being turned into a wilderness. I hear the everapproaching thunder, which will destroy us, too. I can feel the suffering of millions and yet, if I look up into the heavens, I think that it will all come right, that this cruelty, too, will end, and that peace and tranquility will return again. In the meantime, I must “It’s really a wonder that I haven’t dropped all my ideals because they seem so absurd and impossible to carry out. Yet I keep them, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart. I simply can’t build up my hopes on a foundation consisting of confusion, misery, and death. I see the world gradually being turned into a wilderness. I hear the ever approaching thunder, which will destroy us, too. I can feel the suffering of millions and yet, if I look up into the heavens, I think that it will all come right, that this cruelty, too, will end, and that peace and tranquility will return again. In the meantime, I must uphold my ideals, for perhaps the time will come when I shall be able to carry them out.” Let us pause for a moment in silent prayer, thinking of all who suffer prejudice and persecution because of their race, colour, religion or political views… (pause…) God our Father, you call each of us by name and you know the innermost thoughts that we keep to ourselves. Stay with us, day by day, in good times and in bad. Empower us with your Spirit that we may grow in character and develop a true sense of values and ideals through following Jesus, your Son and our Brother. Amen. http://www.animated-gifs.eu/religion-messages/0052.gif |
Let us pray: Lord, inspire us to act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with you, our God. Breathe upon us your Spirit of peace that we may be bearers of reconciliation wherever you place us. May there be peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our land, and between all people. Amen. http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/...kiel_36-26.jpg |
Born on this day in 1879 was Albert Einstein, who became one of the most brilliant scientists. He found that his studies of science led him closer to God, and he wrote: “The most beautiful thing that we can experience is the MYSTERIOUS. It is the only source of true art and science. And those to whom this emotion is a stranger - those who can no longer pause in WONDER or stand wrapt in AWE - they are already dead: their eyes are shut.” Let us pray: Father, preserve in us a sense of wonder at the marvels of life. May all that we see around us lead us to you. Amen. https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/i...dzW1-_DRMTwZQG |
I can think of times when others have let me down. I remember when I have let others down. I can think of times when people expected too much of me. I remember when I haven’t expected enough of myself. I can think of times when I haven’t felt appreciated. I remember when I haven’t praised others for the good use of their talents. And so we pray: May we learn to value and appreciate one another, bringing out the best in those around us. May what is not good die within us, and may we bring life to all we meet. Amen. https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/i...tFqnFJlVQYJq-g |
Let us pray for the needy and hungry of our world: God our Father, we think of the beauty of the world which you proclaimed to be good, but we are also conscious of our misuse of what you have given to us. Our governments spend money in our name maintaining “butter mountains” and “wine lakes”, and we subsidise farmers to “set aside” land so that less food is produced - even though our brothers and sisters die each day from hunger. On our paper money we print the images of famous people, yet often do not treasure and uphold the dignity of all who are made in your image and likeness. Open our hearts to be influenced for good, and inspire us to touch the hearts of others. Enable us to change the things that contradict your love, and may all your people work and grow together as brothers and sisters. Amen. http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/...alms_51-10.jpg |
There is a saying that: “I might be the only gospel that others will read today.” Let us pray: Inspire us, Lord, to take the gospel more seriously, that we may be credible witnesses of your love. Amen. http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/...emiah_8-10.jpg |
Let us pray: Lord Jesus, lead us to grow in your image and become more fully human. Lead us to respect and value all other people that we may work together for justice for all and the building of your kingdom. Amen. https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/i...1Yjm0Ef2rDjL_1 |
Let’s pray for those with the disease of leprosy. Let’s pray, too, for all who are cut off from others, for all who are isolated in life, and for those whose commitment costs them greatly. Let’s pray for AIDS victims, and for all who experience prejudice. Father, help us to see and love in others what you see and love in them. Amen. https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/i...2yAtuFSuImbGAj |
Let us pray: Lord, I pray for gifts and talents that will help me and other people. As I pray for these gifts I know, too, that I will need to work hard at developing them - to become more patient, - to grow in wisdom, - and to be faithful in friendship. May I be as faithful to others as you are to me. Amen. http://angelwinks.ca/images/nostalgi...algicpod42.jpg |
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Let us pray: Father, you have made all people in your own likeness, and you love all that you have made. Your Son was born as a member of a Jewish family, and was recognised by wise men from the east. He rejoiced in the faith of a Roman soldier and a Syrian woman, and he praised Samaritans for their attitude and good works. He welcomed the Greeks who searched for him, and he was helped to carry his cross by an African. : Gen 127,Wis 223,Wis 1124; Lk 2,Mt 21-12 Lk 710,Mk 726,Lk 1719,Lk 1036 Jn 1220, Lk 2326 Father, may our human family not become separated from you by building barriers of race and colour, of class and belief. Inspire us to recognise that we are all made in your image and likeness, so that we may grow in appreciation of all people, and encourage each other to grow in pride in who we are and who we are called to be. May we recognise your Son in our midst, and live truly as brothers and sisters. Amen. Jn 1152 Gen 127,Wis 223,Lk 148,Jn Acts 101-35 - God has no favourites: anyone of any nationality is acceptable to him. Amazing grace; Christ is our king; Come let us go up to the Lord http://angelwinks.ca/images/nostalgi...algicpod43.jpg |
The Nazis came to power in Germany in January 1933. From then on, concentration camps were established, and people were put there without trial - Jews, gypsies, disabled people, homosexuals, some prisoners of war, political and religious opponents. On this day - 22nd March - 1933, the Nazis opened a concentration camp called Dachau, near Munich in Germany. By the end of the Second World War, millions had been killed in all the Nazi camps. Despite all the suffering (suffering that we can’t even begin to imagine) a prayer was discovered on a piece of wrapping paper beside the body of a dead child in another concentration camp - built at a place called Ravensbruck, where 92,000 women and children were murdered. We don’t know who wrote this prayer, but we make it our own today: O Lord, remember not only the men and women of good will, but also those of ill will. But do not remember all the suffering they have inflicted on us. Remember instead the good things that have come to us thanks to this suffering - our comradeship, our loyalty, our humility, our courage, our generosity, and the greatness of heart which have all grown out of this. And when they come to judgement, let all the good things that have come out of this be their forgiveness. Amen. https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/i...M47Mkn4rzqkz9e |
h I. She was desperate for more time to live, and her last words were: “All my possessions for a moment of time.” Let us pray that we use our time well: Lord, it is in this place and in this time that you want me to grow. You give me the time I need to live as you want me to live. Help me to use my time and opportunities wisely. Help me to value and treasure all the people you put into my life, and lead me to live in thankfulness. Amen. http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/.../Acts_2-21.jpg |
Let us pray: Lord, we bring before you all who are imprisoned unjustly and all who are tortured. We think of those people who live in fear of injustice and repression. We pray that the minds of those who abuse others may be turned to what is good and honourable. May those of us who live in freedom not take our heritage for granted, but be of good influence in leading others to value one another as brothers and sisters. Amen. http://angelwinks.ca/images/generalp...ralpod1112.jpg |
Prayer N/A Give Love as a gift to all...walk softly in beauty and balance..and you shall know the feelings of Harmony and Peace. www.mamarocks.com/earth_teach_me.htm http://www.mamarocks.com/mearth.JPG |
Regular prayer N/A Let us pray: I arise today through God's strength to direct me, God's might to uphold me, God's wisdom to guide me, God's eye to look before, God's ear to hear me, God's word to speak to 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 from snares of devils, and from temptation of vices, from everyone who shall wish me ill, afar and a near, alone and in a multitude. Amen St. Patrick An Irish Blessing May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm on your face, the rain fall softly on your fields; and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. GOD BLESS http://angelwinks.ca/images/naturepod/naturepod667.jpg |
Let us pray: We know, Lord, that there are many radio waves travelling through this room at the moment, but we need a radio to be able to tune in to the different frequencies. Isn’t it a bit like that with prayer, Lord, “tuning in” to your presence with us? 4 We remember that you said that you would be with us, so we do know in our minds that you are present. But there’s a difference between knowing that you’re present and growing in the faith that you are beside us. We ask for the power of your Spirit in our lives each day, so that we may live more fully in your presence. Only then will our attitude and words and actions better reflect yours. Amen. http://angelwinks.ca/images/naturepod/naturepod668.jpg |
Today marks the birthday in the year 1515 of St Teresa of Avila, in Spain. She wrote: Christ has no body on earth now but ours: no hands but ours, no feet but ours. Ours are the eyes through which Christ’s compassion is to look upon the world. Ours are the feet with which he is to go about doing good. Ours are the hands with which he is to bless others now. Let us pray: Lord Jesus, I give you my hands - to do your work. I give you my feet - to go your way. I give you my eyes - to see as you do. I give you my tongue - to speak your words. I give you my mind - that you may think in me. I give you my spirit - that you may pray in me. Above all, I give you my heart that you may love, in me, your Father and all mankind. I give you my whole self that you may grow in me, so that it is you, Lord Jesus, who live and work and pray in me. Amen. Grail Prayer http://www.animated-gifs.eu/phone-24...cters/0026.gif |
Let us pray: God our Father, your love for our world and for each of us individually is so great that you sent Jesus, your Son, to live fully as one of us. May he lead us to live in peace and work well with each other to build your kingdom in our world which you love so much. May your Spirit unite us and lead us to appreciate and value all who are different from ourselves. Amen. http://www.angelwinks.ca/images/religious1.jpg |
Sunday is the holy day and rest day of Christians. Friday is the day for Moslems. Saturday is the holy day and rest day for Jews. The Jewish Sabbath (the word means ‘rest’) starts the evening before, because days are counted from sunset to sunset. Each Friday evening, then, there is a prayer service in the synagogue, the Jewish place of worship. Afterwards members of the family gather together at home. It is always the mother who starts the sabbath prayers by saying a blessing over the two candles that are used. Her husband and children gather round her and she prays: “Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the Universe. You have made us holy by your commandments, and you have instructed us to kindle the Sabbath light.” A passage is read from the Scriptures. Then the family sit down for their Sabbath meal. The father recites a blessing (called the ‘Kiddush’), and he blesses a cup of wine: “Blessed are you, Lord our God. You create the fruit of the vine.” He blesses the bread: “Blessed are you, Lord our God. You bring forth bread from the earth.” As we are about to use the same words of blessing that Jewish families use every Friday evening, let us pray for a blessing on all whom we love and care for: Let us pray: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord shine his face upon you. May he show you his loving kindness and bring you peace. Amen. Quote:
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On the 31st March in 1855, the author Charlotte BrontĂ« died, aged 39. She had lived in Yorkshire. In one of her books, ‘Jane Eyre’, she wrote: “We know that God is everywhere, but certainly we feel his presence most when his works are on the grandest scale spread before us, and it is in the unclouded night-sky, where his worlds wheel their silent course, that we read clearest his infinitude, his omnipotence, his omnipresence.” We can think, as well, of one of the great saints, Ignatius Loyola, who could not look at the stars in the night sky without being moved to tears by God’s beauty. Let us pray: God our Father, open our eyes to the beauty of your creation. Inspire us to appreciate all the wonders of life. May all that we see lead us to you. Amen. http://angelwinks.ca/images/generalp...ralpod1119.jpg |
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