Dear God, let me taste the sweet nectar of love and affection. Help me know friendship that fills me and thrills me. I have faith, I have hope, please grace me with the love of another. … [Read more...]
Prayer: Be Humble
There’s a certain smugness that comes with satisfaction. It's an unintentional measurement of their happiness vs. mine. And when I win, I lose. Dear God, I value humility and find it difficult to achieve. Help me to be humble. … [Read more...]
Prayer: Lord, Take Me Higher!
Dear God, I am ready, willing, and able to take my life to the next level. To be better, to do more, to love unselfishly. Lord, take me higher! … [Read more...]
Prayer: Beauty and Wonders
Dear God, Thank You for the beauty all around me. I turn my eyes away from the ugly hatred and focus instead on the miracle of a bloom, affection to give and to get, and the simple pleasure of being able to witness Your wonders. Blessed are You who … [Read more...]
Prayer: Take My Hand
Dear God, You are everywhere. In the joy of living, in the despair of losing. Take my hand as I walk this rocky path. Lead me to stable ground, open pathways, and an easier way forward. Blessed are You, my guide and my protector. … [Read more...]
Prayer: All That is Green
I give thanks to God for all that is green, for all I have seen, and for that which is beautiful. Fresh air and sunshine invite pure thoughts. And good deeds come easily. For You, God, are here. Blessed is our Lord, who brings on the seasons; blessed … [Read more...]
Prayer: Sun Rises
Dear God, as the sun rises and a new day begins, we humbly come to You in prayer. Fill these hearts with gratitude for the gift of life and the blessings that surround us. Grant us strength and wisdom to face the challenges ahead. Guide thoughts, … [Read more...]
Prayer: Warm Up
Dear God, I am just getting warmed up, and I'm ready to win. Bless me with speed and grace me with endurance. Thank You, God, for always running beside me. … [Read more...]
Prayer: The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but … [Read more...]
Prayer: Enough
Dear God, Help me to know that what I have right now, right here, is enough. Keep me from wanting more. My material possessions do not define me. Thank You for Your holy provisions. … [Read more...]