Lord, all that I am, and all that I have, I offer to You. Nothing, not even the blessings You have given me, or the things You have promised, are as important as being with You. I refuse You nothing. … [Read more...]
Prayer: Surrender
The more I surrender to the power of my own materiality, my embodied existence in which God dwells, the more I am drawn to God in the leaf and the tree and the clouds and the wind. My body and the body of the world are one, and God is shining through … [Read more...]
Prayer: Teamwork
Dear God. There is so much more we could accomplish if we do it together. Help me form a team of good people with like values who can help me move ahead to our common goal. … [Read more...]
Prayer: Maker of Matches
Dear God, holy conduit of love from one to another. Help direct me to the right one, a righteous one, someone who waits for me with a hopeful heart, a sound mind, body and soul. Praise to You, maker of matches, Maker of mankind, Maker of all. … [Read more...]
Prayer: 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 … [Read more...]
Prayer: Fill Me
Dear God, fill this emptiness with purpose. I am not done yet, and I have so much more to give. Thank You for always having the answers for showing me the solutions. Please, point me in a new direction. Inspire me with fresh ideas, enthusiasm and … [Read more...]
Prayer: God So Good to Me
Dear God. I have mountains of love at my feet and a bright future overhead. Why are You so good to me? I am but your humble servant. How can I repay You? I will start with kindness, patience, and appreciation for Your endless generosity. … [Read more...]
Prayer: God’s Mercy
A thousand times, O God, I have failed You. Yet, Your mercy remains. … [Read more...]
Prayer: Pray Again
I pray and pray and I pray again. I repeat the same request. Now is the time for me to simply give it a rest. Instead, I trust in Your plan. You'll do what You can. Faith restored, doubts ignored. I give praise to the holy power of God. … [Read more...]
Prayer: Shame
Though my shame is deeper than the ocean, Your grace, dear God, is deeper still. Thank You for Your compassionate ways as I try to rise above the aftermath of a bad decision. … [Read more...]