Prayables Week of May 13, 2017
{wisdom}
You can’t judge someone’s strength by the size of their actions, but by their devotion in an act no matter how small.
It is far better to appreciate things you cannot have than to have things you don’t appreciate.
Relationships are strongest when you talk like best friends, play like children, argue like husband and wife, and protect each other like brother and sister.
People come and go in your life, but the right ones will always stay.
Gratitude in advance is the most powerful force in the universe.
Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
{blessing}
Nothing Doing
One way that humans differ from animals is that we have mastered the art of doing nothing. Animals instinctively live out their purposes in life, they are always on point, even when resting. May you be blessed to rest with purpose, and to be intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally attuned to God at all times, even when you are “doing nothing”.
Snooze
The snooze bar is your friend. You get to stay in the cocoon of your bed for a little extra time — time just for you — time with God — time filled with gratitude. May you be blessed with a sacred moment every morning, in a well-spent sleepy state of awareness. Get up and get to where you need to be on time, knowing you started the day with holiness.
Making it Count
You don’t have to be a mathematician to count what counts. May you be blessed to number your days with a heart filled of gratitude. Count your blessings. Count to appreciate. Count to savor. Count what matters. Count each day as a gift from God.
Each Passing Day
Too often, too many people, live exclusively goal-oriented lives; moving from accomplishment to accomplishment, from milestone to milestone. While goals are good, it’s not enough. May you be blessed to appreciate the significance of each passing day for what it is, God’s gift to you—no planning required.
Blessing Trustworthy
Trustworthy. Such an old-fashioned word that speaks volumes. People learn to trust you by seeking out clues of the tiniest sort. They watch you without listening, they listen without seeing you. May you be blessed with trust from those you respect. Stand by your word with deed.
Others
Do unto others…Pray for others…Be compassionate to others. There’s an awful lot of talk about others. But right now you’re wondering “What about me?” And that’s a fair question. May you be blessed to be considered in the thoughts, deeds, and prayers of others. When you’re ready—take your turn. Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.
{prayer}
No Words to Describe
Lord I stand in awe before you. There are no words to describe what You mean to me, the hold You have on my heart – the special place You occupy in my soul. To put it into words would be to define You, which would only confine You. Amen
Family Finances
I pray that our family will be blessed with financial reward. Help us, God, to overcome the struggle of uncertainty, worry, and despair for our sustenance. There is so much to do, so many to help, so little to do it with. Grace us with abundance.
Spiritual Glimpse
Dear God, I pray to have a spiritual glimpse of my worth to you. What can I do to help You? Show me my purpose and I will touch humanity with good. Amen
Not Silent Now
Dear God, I know that silence is not golden when it ought not to exist. To deny praise to a child or to withold best wishes from someone, of who I am jealous. To keep back from contradicting someone spreading malicious lies. All this creates silence that destroys. Open my lips to speak out when the time is right. Amen.
Mighty God
Mighty God, with Your help, I can handle the challenges. I am capable of going on, moving on, keeping on.I can say good bye and I can say hello to new experiences. I am filled with Your power. Amen
Ups & Downs
Sweet God. As I reflect on my life so far, I give thanks to You. Though there was sorrow, there was joy. Though there were tragedies, there was cause to celebrate. Throughout the ups and downs, You are the one unchanging force of Spirit and love. amen
{articles, Links, Stories}
Breath, Word and Deed article
Thanks for the Flowers article
Waiting for a Friend story
Pope Francis Message for Humanity video
Pope Francis Message Transcript text
Family Affair article
{bible}
2 Corinthians 3:18
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
Genesis 32:24-25 (inspired)
Struggle and real happiness are not at odds. In fact, real struggle often leads to deeper meaning and satisfaction.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
Aspire to live quietly, mind your own affairs, and work with your hands.
1 Timothy 2:2
Lead a peaceful and quiet life, Godly and dignified in every way.
Deuteronomy 31:36
So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.
Zechariah 9:10
God’s domain shall be from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth.
{affirmation}
Marriage
Marriage is consecrated by God and upheld by me.
Happiness
My fate is in God’s hands, my happiness is up to me.
Anger
Anger is just one letter away from Danger. I will heed the warning with tranquility.
Giddy with Joy
I am happy as an angel. I am light as a feather. I am giddy with joy.
New Again
I take a deep breath, thank God, smile and start anew.
Confidence
I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.