Confidence

Holy Shmoly

Holy Shmoly I was recently explaining my work at Prayables to a friend of mine, and he asked a question that I'm finding is surprisingly common. "You can write prayers?" I assured him that you could. "I thought you were supposed to just read prayers. Like from scripture or whatever."

Also labeled: Prayer Blog, Abigail Wurdeman, God Talk, Praying, Prayables Team Blog, Multi-faith

Me in You

Me in You In the mirror, I see imperfections.I see skin not clear enough,a body not fit enough,a brain not smart enough,a wit not quick enough,a worker not strong enough,a person not valuable enough.Help me to see You in me,To see Your holy work exude from my being.You created me, and since You're divine and all,I've got to think that You didn't...

Also labeled: Request Prayer, Losing Weight, Weight Loss, Various Author, Self Esteem, Prayer Request, Prayer

What's in it for Me?

What's in it for Me? This whole experienceI'm growing through,Your message I've received!I must give more to thoseI care for and love.As a parent, guide me to be more reassuring—praising, giving hugs and kisses,every day saying, "I love you."

Also labeled: Spirituality Prayer, Prayer for Spirituality, Prayer, Prayer for Work, Prayer for Parents, Prayer for Children, Prayer for Friendship, Prayer for Mother, Heidi Haller, Life Coach

I Am the Diamond

I Am the Diamond I met them in a restaurant,running late as usual.Taking too long to look perfect.Brand new outfit, hair just done.Must give them the impression,I've got it all together.But I still won't measure up.They who have better jobs,bigger houses, smarter kids,more loving husbands.Feeling jealous, I tell lies.

Also labeled: Request Prayer, Prayer, Self-Growth, Self Esteem, Spoil Yourself, Heidi Haller

Don't Doubt It

Don't Doubt It Why this doubt?Doubt in my work abilities,in the appeal of my body's plush form,whether goodness will comein tomorrow's sunrise.

Also labeled: Prayer for Doubt, Serenity Prayer, Karen Laven, Prayer, Prayer for Serenity

Understanding 101

Understanding 101 Lost amongst my acres of knowledgeand mounds of booksI'm a mere academic,Trying to make sense of life and love. I own a mellifluous mountainof meandering meaningless wordsand I mouth them when the moment arises. I cannot tell the difference betweenpatois, idiolect, jargon, dialect,idiom, argot,...

Also labeled: Tanja Cilia, Inspirational Prayer, Prayer, Standing Up for Yourself, Express Yourself, Understanding

Sacred Friend

Sacred Friend I feel the nudge from You on high, a faintest tickle reminding me of what is the right thing to do. I hear Your voice, whispering kind words for me to say to those who need to hear. I see Your...

Also labeled: Karen Laven, Prayer, Spirituality Prayer, Prayer for Spirituality

Sacred Agent

Sacred Agent I ask that you make me Yours—not only your child,Your wayward lamb—but also Your instrument,Your agent of change.Teach me to surrender not to the darkness,but to the light of possibilityas Your strength sustains me,and Your wisdom guides me. For once, I...

Also labeled: Request Prayer, Prayer, Prayer for World Peace, Abigail Wurdeman, Express Yourself, Speak Out, Standing Up for Yourself, Self Esteem