There have only been a few prayers, that really move me, like Mother Theresa’s “Do It Anway” and the Prayer of St. Francis. Probably the most inspirational prayers are hymns, and John Foley’s Peace Prayer had been a guiding light for my Life (a version of the St. Francis Prayer) Music has alWays been the most sucessfull form of communication since the beginning of Time (and that’s why organized alWays uses it) many times words are not even necessary to be inspirational and spiritual!
I wonder how many people realize that the Lord’s Prayer is a curse … What !, He blasphemes ! … Think about this “Father, forgive us out trespasses … (as we forgive those, who trespass against us !)” Helow!
LUV 2 ALL
Wisdum

I also love St. Frabcis’s prayer and the Serenity Prayer.(There’s also a great spoof of that one called the “Senility Prayer which I find very amusing. Have you ever seen it? And again, Marjorie Holmes book of prayers, “I’ve got to Talk To Somebody, God” ALWAYS presents me with a prayer that fits my circumstances, worded extremely well.(Sometimes I think SHE lives in my psyche too, T. Perhaps you’ve bumped into her there!) The 23rd Psalm is another of my favorites, primarily thanks to my late, sainted Mother who recited it akoud while she was on her death bed actually walking through the valley of shadows.

Larry: WISDUM is RIGHT, by it’s very definition, faith cannot be scientifically proven! Ergo, you are ALSO right! Faith isan extremely personal issue, one with which Ive been struggling with myself of late (See my post on “Dear God: On Praying, However Imperfectly”) The absoluteLAST thing I want to be is a hypocrite, and yet I’m starting to wonder if indeed I am! All I can say is that I hope Therese and Thomas Merten are right and that God knows my heart is desirous of believing and serving Him and that’s enough! There are moments when this personal walk is harder to navigate than a Michigan roadway once the winter’s freezings have thawed and left behind a bed of porholes, some of which seem deep enough to actually swallow your vehicle! I’d like to be able to say that my faith is unwavering, but, sadly, that wouldn’t be the truth! I think Doubting thomas must have a place in my family tree from centuries ago; there are definitely moments when I need “proof” I take solace in the fact that when Thomas demanded the same, Christ didn’t back away from him in disgust but willingly offered his wounds for inspection. Hopefully that meand there is hope for me and others like me who find themselves wanting at times. (I worry sometimes that at judgment He will “find me lukewarm and ‘spit me out of His mouth”; there are certainly MANY others I personally know whose faith is steadier than mine is. That doesn’t mean I give up, however. It means I keep putting one foot in front of the other and “keep on keeping on.”

Re – Margaret Balyeat | October 23, 2007 5:47 AM
Hi Margaret ! Hope you don’t mind my re-sponding
Faith is an extremely personal issue,
** You are absolutely right about that! And that explains a lot of the de-pression out there. All our Lives, we have been im-pressed upon, to believe a lot of crap, we do not believe in our hearts. What makes it worse is those people that do it are who we are led to believe are the righteous and holy (or is that self-righteous and holey ?) It is almost impossible to continuously accept that which goes against the Truth in your heart (and the Truth will set you free !)
The absolute LAST thing I want to be is a hypocrite, and yet I’m starting to wonder if indeed I am!
** We are ALL hypocrites ! We project a facade that we hope and think will draw people into us and be our friends and Love us. Is my costume in this Theater of the Mind any more perfect than yours ? One thing for sure “the Truth, the Light and the Way” shall come out
my heart is desirous of believing and serving Him and that’s enough
**When I surrendered to God, He asked me “What do you want to do with your Life” and I said excitedly, “I want to do God’s work !”… and God responded “What’s the matter, you don’t like the Way I AM doing it ?” (ooops !)
I’d like to be able to say that my faith is unwavering, but, sadly, that wouldn’t be the truth
** As far as I can tell, ain’t nobody walking the straight and narrow … and that last guy who did, got crucified !
there are definitely moments when I need “proof”
** That has been my problem all my Life. When I asked the so called “Authorities” a serious question about theology and faith, they would tell me “It’s a mystery “ … After hearing that thousands of times, I finally responded with “You know what, it’s not a mystery ! Either you don’t know the answer, or you are lying to me. I’m going to find out the Truth, and when I do (and I will) I’m coming back here and confront you with it ! (or is that pro-front ?)
He will “find me lukewarm and ‘spit me out of His mouth”
** That’s how you came into being ! … God said “Let there be Margaret” … and there was Margaret … (sometimes God spits out milk toast, and sometimes “Red Hot Chile Peppers”)
It means I keep putting one foot in front of the other and “keep on keeping on.”
** Right on ! . . .You go Girl ! . . . (Walk With Me)
LUV 2 U / LUV 2 ALL
Wisdum

Wisdum wrote: ** You are absolutely right about that! And that explains a lot of the de-pression out there. All our Lives, we have been im-pressed upon, to believe a lot of crap, we do not believe in our hearts. What makes it worse is those people that do it are who we are led to believe are the righteous and holy (or is that self-righteous and holey ?) It is almost impossible to continuously accept that which goes against the Truth in your heart (and the Truth will set you free !)
Man alive! That was just what I thought (Well now, that will help with depression!!?) when I was reading Larry reply…
If we think back on when we started getting depressed I’ll be it was as we were entering out teens – when we had very important questions that were reidiculed, ignored, poo-pooed, and/or rebuked. Why is it that we can not simply accept that other people have the right to ask questions and expect answers, and that other people have the right to believe what’s in their hearts?
I also loved this that Wisdum wrote: ** That has been my problem all my Life. When I asked the so called “Authorities” a serious question about theology and faith, they would tell me “It’s a mystery “ … After hearing that thousands of times, I finally responded with “You know what, it’s not a mystery ! Either you don’t know the answer, or you are lying to me. I’m going to find out the Truth, and when I do (and I will) I’m coming back here and confront you with it ! (or is that pro-front ?)
And Margaret… after God said, “Let there be Margaret”, God smiled and saw that it was Good. ((Margaret))

“Man alive! That was just what I thought (Well now, that will help with depression!!?) when I was reading Larry reply…
If we think back on when we started getting depressed I’ll be it was as we were entering out teens – when we had very important questions that were reidiculed, ignored, poo-pooed, and/or rebuked. Why is it that we can not simply accept that other people have the right to ask questions and expect answers, and that other people have the right to believe what’s in their hearts?”
Cully, with all due respect, that’s extremely presumptuous. Yes, I experienced teen-age hazing, but one of the few benefits of depression is that I have become more accepting of other people. The problem is, I have become less accepting of MYSELF — and of my place in G-d’s heart, if there even is one.
Wisdum is right in that ultimately, whatever your faith, we are all sinners and whether you believe in karma or a more traditional Judeo-Christian model, we probably deserve to be punished. Some, however, have confidence that Jesus of Nazareth was of the divine (the Christ) and had the power to expiate our sins with his death (and rising).
**But what if that’s not true?** Such a prospect, for someone raised in Christianity as I was, inherently makes the world a dangerous and indeed paranoid place.
And none of us are Thomas, with a chance to have our doubts disproven — we are stuck with our doubts. (Lucky him, as even Jesus said.)
Mind you, I’m not an atheist or even an agnostic. It’s not that I don’t care about G-d — I do, desperately. Which is why I’m so frightened I can’t get in touch with him, in all senses of that phrase.

Re -Larry
we are all sinners and whether you believe in karma or a more traditional Judeo-Christian model, we probably deserve to be punished.
** The Bible says “ALL have sinned, and have fallen short of the Glory of God” (I wonder if that Yeshuah/Jesus guy was included in the ALL ?… There is a whole lot of Time missing from the Bible…12 to 30 ?… you think that Time didn’t coincide with Roman theology agenda ? hmmmm)
Some, however, have confidence that Jesus of Nazareth was of the divine (the Christ) and had the power to expiate our sins with his death (and rising).
** I don’t think many people get it that, it was not the crucifixion, death and resurection (the Romans crucified thousands of people along the Apian Way)that saved us, but it was this crazy notion that this Son of God was willing to sacrifice Himself, and spend an eternit in Hell, for all the rest of us! (by the Way, it ain’t no sacrifice, if you are sent…you have to volunteer! … just like ALL the rest of the Soldiers of the Christ/Chosen … “Pick up your cross, and follow Me” … on the other hand, that may not be, your cup of tea!)
LUV 2 ALL
Wisdum

Larry, what part was “extremely presumptuous”? Was it my opinion that when someone who suffers from bouts of depression states that “Father/God has proved to me, beyond a shadow of a doubt that God exists. Not only exists, but also is part of every thread in this Tapestry of Life” and someone else responds with a Prove It challenge and then negates their response it is not helpful?
The first serious bouts of depression I experienced where in my early teens – when most children are starting to strech their *grown-up* feelers by asking questions and expressing opinions. Like Wisdum, my questions were met with non-answers, disinterest, and (at times) anger. The one question that I would have loved to hear is, “Why do you ask, do you feel that way, do you have doubts?” I think it was pretty wonderful of Wisdum to explain his feelings and what happened to him; and, that is “proof” enough for me about why Wisdum believes that, “Father/God has proved to me, beyond a shadow of a doubt that God exists. Not only exists, but also is part of every thread in this Tapestry of Life”.
I didn’t see the part where Wisdum says that we all deserve to be punished. I’ll go back and re-read.
You wrote: “Mind you, I’m not an atheist or even an agnostic. It’s not that I don’t care about G-d — I do, desperately. Which is why I’m so frightened I can’t get in touch with him, in all senses of that phrase.”
Larry, honey, God is in touch with you right now. Be still, forget everything you have ever been told “god” is or feels or wants – be still. Relax – when God said “Let there be Larry” God smiled and saw Larry was a good thing. Be still, relax, let the b.s. go and know that God loves you.
I’m sorry if you thought everything I wrote was about you – I was thoughtless to have identified you in connection with your statement, and the rest was a general observation of how “grown-ups” often respond to children who want desperately to be part of that *grown-up world*.

Cully:
I think Wisdum himself acknowledged the flawed nature of humanity (again) in his most recent post.
And I apologize, because (yes) I thought you were oversimplifying, but I also have regrets because I clearly expressed manic behavior as a teen and no one (including a school psychologist) thought to refer me for further evaluation that might have discovered my bipolar disorder.
That said … what if you try to get into that small, still place, and you STILL have no confidence that “Larry was a good thing”? (I may do good things, but that’s different — and I’m human, I do bad things too, of course.)
**What then?**

I guess I should actually say something on topic …
The Prayer of St. Francis is my favorite, for sentimental reasons (my grandfather’s patron saint was Francis) and because it is far easier to imagine myself giving than receiving. Of course sometimes I’m selfish (I’m human) and sometimes I do receive wonderful gifts (earthly and otherwise), but I’m generally, well, happier giving than receiving.
The Serenity Prayer is my second favorite, although I have my doubts that even reasonable happiness is possible in this life.

Re -Larry Parker | October 23, 2007 11:20 PM
The Prayer of St. Francis is my favorite, for sentimental reasons (my grandfather’s patron saint was Francis)
** Uhhhh … “Be careful what you pray for Larry, you just might get it !” That is also one of my favorite prayers, and St. Francis is my role model (I alWays wanted to be able to speak with the ani-mals … (dam ! I did it again ! )
and because it is far easier to imagine myself giving than receiving.
** Now there’s the problem with being a Jersus Freak (bear in mind that you also have to expect nothing in return and thank them for it !)… Now there’s some enLightenment … “Thanks for nothing !”
but I’m generally, well, happier giving than receiving.
** So ! … Whutz da prolem?
The Serenity Prayer is my second favorite, although I have my doubts that even reasonable happiness is possible in this life.
Ahhhh !… So that’s the problem !… “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could command a mountain to leap into the sea, and it would !”
Have a great day …God blest the world (with freewill) … God bless U and ALL
LUV 2 ALL
Wisdum
just another fish in the C..hrist

Our One:
Our Father, our Mother
who is innocent and pure–
‘Holy’ is your name.
May Love be seen as All That Is,
May earth be seen as Heaven is.
Nourish us this day with your bountiful supply
And allow us to receive,
As we give that right to others.
Release us from the perils of illusion,
And renew our perception of Truth.
For Truth is the Kingdom,
And Love is the Power,
And Yours in the glory
Forever.
Amen.
(A prayer given through Glenda Green, as she received it. Can you guess which prayer it is it its updated form, although with meaning still intact? I love it. Takes me right to my Sacred Heart!)

I talk to God most of the time. I do not pray to mary who was graced with carrying Jesus for nine blessed months. I love to read prayers also oh, not all prayers are exactly on my path but poetry ….they are.
Praying is so peaceful and keeps my mind off my petty problems.
Oh yes Larry Parker. God loves you.
Lillian

Thank you VERY much for sharing. May our Lord richly bless you. Those truly are beautiful prayers. In reading them I always sense in my own heart the Spirit in which they were originally writen.
In Christ,
Randy

I loved all the prayers. My favorites are, The Serenity Prayer’, and Thomas Merton’s prayer. I say them every day. Another one of my favorites is,’ Prayer for a New Day’. It goes:
Dear God,
Thank You for this new day, its beauty and its light.
Thank You for my chance to begin again.
Free me from the limitations of yesterday.
Today may I be reborn.
May I become more fully a reflection of your radiance.
Give me strength and compassion and courage and wisdom.
Show me the light in myself and others.
May I recognize the good that is everywhere.
May I be, this day, an instrument of love and healing.
Lead me into gentle pastures.
Give me deep peace that I might serve You most deeply.
Amen.
I don’t remember where this prayer came from. Does anyone know this prayers origin and author?
God Bless You All,
John

My personal favorite: The Lords Prayer.
When I was a child it was just words that my mom taught me and we’d say it every night. I would then “bless” everyone I could think of. (Dear God, bless my mom, my dad, my sisters, my cat, my dog, my friend etc….) AMEN!
At 41, I have a whole new outlook on the prayer. My mom died when I was 15 but I am so Thankful she said this prayer with me every night!
You can live your life by this prayer…………..
Gather with friends and worship HIM together (“OUR” father);
worship and honor the Lord (hallowed be thy name);
Show your faith in your actions and character (they kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven);
Appreciate all that you have (Give us this day our daily bread);
Learn & Practice Forgiveness (forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those that trespass against us);
Stay strong in your faith, values and beliefs (lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil);
And at the end of the day….give all the honor, glory and power to HIM once again…. (For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever. Amen
That’s just my own personal point on this prayer. I’m sure some can pick it apart but it’s how I use it and how I am teaching it to my own children instead of just words you say to make you feel good!

I was so touched to see “The Memorare” in your list of favorite prayers- for me that prayer has been a life saver, has gotten me through some times I was not sure what I should or where I should turn. Mary is there for us too- she is waiting to intercede on our behalf. I can’t imagine not trusting in her!
Thank you!
Kerrie

thank you so much for sharing these prayers w/ me. i especially love The Serenity Prayer’, and Thomas Merton’s prayer. i’m a single mother of 2 boys i work and go to nursing school full-time. Lord knows i need a good prayer to recite throughout my day, and these 2 prayers really hit home for me. i will learn them and share w/ my children.
thank u again!

All very good prayers. I really get tired of people asking for things in prayers. I’ve gotten to the point where all I ask for is for God’s will to be done.

BLESS YOU, AS I PRAY TO BE BLESSED. I LOOK FORWARD EVERY DAY
FOR YOUR INSPIRATIONS.

WONDERFUL PRAYERS! SOMETIMES I JUST GET STUCK KNOWING HOW TO PRAY AND I DO THE OUR FATHER, WHICH IS THE BEST PRAYER IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD I THINK SINCE IT CAME STRAIGHT FROM CHRIST…..HOWEVER, I NEED
TO HAVE HELP SOME DAYS TO PRAY ONLY THANKFUL PRAYERS…..I THINK I ASK TOO MUCH AND NEED TO THANK MORE. I AM GOING TO PRINT THESE PRAYERS OUT AND TRY TO USED THEM DAILY.
GIGI

Another one of my favorites is by St. Theresa (the Saint of little ways)
St. Theresa’s Prayer:
May today there be peace within. May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you….May you be content knowing you are a child of God…. Let this presence settle into our bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of you.

Here is a prayer I say everyday as I walk outside my door to work or where ever I am going:
JESUS STAND BESIDE ME
GUIDE AND DIRECT MY LIFE
TEACH ME WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
HELP ME WITH MY WORK
LET ME SERVE YOU AND OTHERS
THAT I MAY WORTHY OF GOD’S GRACE.
AMEN

thank u for the wonderful prayers.i loved the st.theresa prayer. the rest i know by heart. They are all wonderful. Janis Wilt

All wonderful prayers. I, also, have learned to pray just to Praise Him and thank Him instead of always asking for things. I was unemployed for over a year and kept asking for a job. Finally I got tired of asking Him for a job and just started Praising Him and leaning on Him and Trusting in Him and I now have been blessed with 2 jobs. Glory to the King!!

One of my family’s favorite prayer is an ole English prayer…
“God Bless all those that I love,
God Bless all those that love me,
God Bless all those that love those that I love…
And
All those that love those that love me.”

that was so beautiful and deep thank you so much i will pass it along to all those whom i love god bless i remain sincerely joanne picicci

The Serenity Prayer works wonderful in times when I get stressed out and need to relax before saying something that I would regret later. It helps me find inner peace!

We love the Thomas Merton prayer so much that it is our Parish Evangelization Team prayer!

The memorare I recite several tims a day. The other prayers are welcomed additions to my repertoire. Thank you.

I spread God’s Blessing around almost daily with these prayers:
When I see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights:
Dear Lord, Please bless that emergency vehicle and all the people involved with it and all their friends and family.
When I see a dead animal in the road:
Please bless that animal, and all its friends and family. And bless the car that hit it.
When I am on the on ramp before I go on the highway:
Lord, Thank you for safe passage in the past and I ask for safe passage once again -easy on and easy off and easy merges. And please bless all those around me. Amen

I would like to add another beautiful prayer-
God, I offer myself to Thee-
To build with me, and to do with me as Thou wilt.
Relieve me of the bondage of self that I may better do thy will.
Take away my difficulties that victory over them may bear witness-
To those I would help of Thy Love and Thy Way of Life.
May I do Thy will always!

Those was some wonderful prayers, I will read them when I find myself getting mad or stress out about something they will help me calm down THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THEM AND PLEASE HAVE A BLESS DAY. If you put GOD first nothing can stand in your way. AMEN.

I have learned to to make it a habit everday to say, greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world,I can do all thing’s through JESUS CHRIST who gives me strenth,thank GOD for he grant me favor every where I go,faith is the substance of thing’s hope for and the evidence of thing’s not seen. Give praise and thank’s to our lord god for he is good,and he is worthy.GOD Bless you all.

Therese…thanks for sharing your prayers with us. I have printed them and will keep them by my bedside or in my bag just in case i panic or get anxious when i am out and alone. My prayers are just my own simple words asking God to help me in dark and difficult times.

The prayer by Thomas Merton was particularly meaningful to me because I think I have lost touch with God. We are going through some of the worst possible things in our marriage and we have two kids we want to be safe here and with God. When the adults have no idea where they are going or where this will end, it is difficult to make the kids feel secure. If I didn’t have the kids I think I would end this life and hope than God has something better on the other side. I will have surgery in a few weeks and can not avoid it. How will I take care of my family then among the other things that are going on. I wonder as Jesus did, “My God Hast Thou forsaken me?”

In difficult times, God sometimes appears through others around us. Do you have any circle of friends or people (perhaps at a church nearby?) who could assist you during your recovery period? Even if you don’t know anyone at a local church, it might be worth it to give them a call and find out if they have some kind of support group. Often they do, and they could do wonders in your time of trouble. I’ll be praying for you, your marriage, and your kids. -Sue

These are beautiful prayers and the timing is perfect. I have been having a bear of a week and was feeling completely overwhelmed and these prayers…particularly St. Teresa’s put me at peace and reminded me that He is truly in charge and that I should cast my cares on Him.

It was just by a slim chance that I read this email today. I have been losing my faith slowly over this last month. I lost my job at the beginning of this month and have been looking ever since and still do not have one. I am a single parent trying to survive in this world and in less than 2 weeks I am going to lose my apartment and have no way to take care of my kids. I have been in these types of situations all my life and I can not help but wonder…..”God why are you letting this happen again in my life?” It just seems like no matter what I do it is not good enough or works for me to have a happy life. I have fallen in a hole of despair that I am not sure I can recover from this time. I am trying to keep my faith but it is failing me. Thank you for helping me to find a little to hang on with.

To “Fellow Traveler” – I am so saddened by your very honest comments. I pray that God will reach down and touch your life with His love and encouragement that you will be lifted above this cloud of despair.
Don’t ever even consider taking your own life to solve whatever you are facing. Hope is what we have in Jesus Christ and taking one’s life is a sin, countering everything that keeps a Christian going. Jesus is the Light at the end of the tunnel, He is the Way, the Truth that leads to life eternal. God loves you and I love you.

the prayer by henry newman is particulaly what i want, and i appreciate it it very wounderul.
i pray that the lord would use me

I AM GOING THROUGH SOME THINGS RIGHT NOW, I STOP AND READ THESE SIX PRAYERS AND YOU KNOW I AM FEELING BETTER ALREADY, THANK YOU SO MUCH I WILL TAKE THESE PRAYERS WITH ME EVERY DAY AND READ THEM, I WILL KEEP THEM CLOSE TO MY HEART, BECAUSE THEY REALLY TOUCH MY HEART AND MADE ME CRY BUT I HEARD THAT SOMETIMES CRYING IS GOOD, THANK YOU AGAIN AND MAY GOD BLESS!

The Serenity Prayer is very special to me. My sister and I lost our daughters 20 years ago in a wreck. About 2 weeks after the tragic accident I went to a jewelry store just to look around and I came across a heart necklace with the praying hands on the front and in the back was the serenity prayer so I bought it. I put pictures of our daughters in the locket and everyday would say this prayer, I truly believe that this prayer got me through this horrible time in my life and to this day I still say this prayer! I don’t know what I would do without prayer and just having faith that our daughters are HOME.

To “Fellow Traveler”, Kelly and Katherine, GOD is a very present help in the time of trouble. I pray that the Lord will intervene and send help speedily to all of you. I know what lack and suffering is, so I can identify with you somewhat. But I also know who holds tomorrow and who surely holds each and every one of our hands. The Word of God tells us that HE is touched by our infirmities. I pray the prayer of Jabez for each of you that GOD will enlarge your territories and bless you indeed. I know that sometimes when we are going thru a period of uncertainty and despair, it is hard to focus on GOD and the Promises that HE has given to us. One of which is “I will never leave you or forsake you…. I can’t offer you shelter or clothing or money but I can pray the prayer of faith that the manifestation of GOD’s Love and Care will be very evident in your life RIGHT NOW!!!

this is for the fellow traveler god has not forsaken you i sometimes think that myself it is simply a test the greater the battle the better the conquest my son 18yr old uncle has stomach caner and he still have hope. end it now you wont go to the side you would like to trust me jesus love you alway’s think where there’s a will there’s a way and someone always have it worst you could be in the streets but you have a worm bed so pray harder some people would kill to have kids you have 2 so don’t think like that.much love

I love the word placement of all these prayers they are to the point covering all the needed fields of any prayer.To pray these prayers with a humbled heart is surely to be a blessing to all.Thank you so much for this e-mail and know that I’ll be sending this all that I know and them to others.May our heavenly Father touch you one and all as needed and deserved.

To accept the things I can not change and to change the things I can…The wisdom to understand the difference is truly a gift.

I greatly appreciate this article…I always have a hard time praying and make it up as I go..My favorite is the Lord’s prayer.

I have lived the previous years not having GOD a part in my life, but it takes something tramatic to get my attention. I fully believe that GOD has spoken to me, forgave my sins, blessed me, and put me on the path to heaven. There is a GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!

God’s favorite prayers are those that come straight from your heart, no matter how poetic or mundane they may be … “It’s Only Words, and words are all I have, to steal your heart aWay”
Yeshuah said “Pray like this” (not “pray this”)
MORNING PRAYER
Good morning, Father Yahweh !
How are You today ?
May I offer my Life up to You
As we go along the Way
And may everything
I think, do and say
Reflect the Uncompromising,
Unconditional Love
That is You,Come what may
Amen
LUV 2 ALL
Wisdum

I just love the Serenity Prayer, I remember saying that prayer while in a treatment facility for alcoholism. While saying that prayer everyday made me realize that I was not an alcoholic I was a person who just drowned her problems by drinking the alcohol. I know have a strong belief in my higher power and that is God! Thank you for these prayers my favorite one is: “The Footprints”

prayers are the source for life, the more we depend upon HIM,the more we have this assurance or confidence,for that joy, peace, hope or the abundant life that we live only in HIM. my favorite prayers are from the book of Ephesians chapters 1 and 3

I re-read Thomas Merton’s prayer.
It’s beautiful.
But it seems to me he had the faith of the mountain, not of the mustard seed.

I to was lost in sin and I am happy to say that Jesus took me in, now I am no longer a slave to the things of the world. I would like to ask everyone to join in Prayer everyday for each other, even if we do not know how to, a whispered word to God said sincerely, he will most definitely understand…these prayers are so warm and heartfelt it is as if they are your own words, spoken to God from your heart, I love them, and would make them my daily prayers.I am thankful for this site and everyone involved, you are a Godsend, Thank you…also,believe that in all our situations and challenges both great and small, we must take them to God in Prayer…for in all things let us give thanks unto God for His wonderful creation, for the good and bad that may have happened to us, be it sickness, death, financial, mental or physical challenges, there are reasons for these things that only God knows of, just Trust Him, Pray daily, for God our Father has already worked out the plans and purpose for our lives, know that with God, not one thing or two but with Him all things are possible. Have Faith, Pray and Trust Him to do it for you and me.He is working behind the scenes just for us.

I have private prayer, Yes I believe with My Lord Of kind of King ,Have power all in the world because I cannnot tell you …Do you not know who are all people … I feel with my Lord Jesus Have call me only Private ….I cannot perfect me … because I have my sins all can pardon of my sins .. forgave my sins that My Lord Jesus know .
Master God Have more power, power all any time on the world …. I cannot control myself because I cannot perfect me sorry .
God can control all in the world but Who can help Prayer??
God all love in the world …. Peace .. love .. hope ..
I am deaf feel with My lord Jesus only call me but only private …..
Thank You Marisol
Number 6:24

Though short and to the point, I re-read this prayer time and time again. It makes me hopeful, focused, and in good spirits. It has become a part of my daily prayers. I’m greatful for it.

I believe in prayers too. I had a rough life before and after marriage with a controlling freak husband who still makes my life miserable after seven years divorce, he wouldn’t stop until I am on the street homeless or die of a heart attack.
But through my trials and tribulations, my prayers made me strong to carry on the bitter divorce I had, taking care of three children, going back to school and working made my life turnaround in a positive way instead of being miserable.
I believe that prayers cannot always answer all our problems, but it is a security to guiding us to the realism that by faith, whatever religion it may be makes us stronger and confident that tomorrow will be another day to be hopeful to live and move on.
And at the moment I pray for my kids and a special someone that I met that hopefully need some strenght in his life.

I have (had) a very form of MS. Four years ago, I was facing my youngest child graduating which would leave me with only my small Social Security check to get by on. I prayed this to God in faith and asked…”What should I do?” Soon after, I finished my degree in education, sold my electric cart,(I still don’t use one anymore)and began grad school for my Master’s degree in counseling. I now work for a nationally reccogized, Christ-centered, faith-based, therapudic foster care/outpatient counseling organization! I always give God the credit. I bought my graduate class ring to show two thing…The ring shows I did it and the gold cross on top of the stone shows how! Now THAT’S a GOD THING!

The prayers are inspiring and soul lifting. How I wish I can recite them everyday.
Ike

As, I read each prayers it was very helpful in my journey here on earth. It also reninds us to be helpful to others that are in need. That was the mission of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ when he was on earth. I pray that oneday we all come together and live life the way God desires for us.

PROTECTION PRAYER FOR YOUR ANGELS, LOVED ONES AND YOURSELF
I am asking you my Sisters and Brothers to say this simple Prayer below for our Angels and Loved ones to be Blessed… Just say it with as much feelings as you can….This was just given to me for one of my client/friends and you or anyone else you wish to share this with to help. With Much Love, Jerry Cassell http://www.keen.com/Jerry+Cassell You may also see some other PRAYERS given to me through Our ANGELS on my other website http://www.jerrycassell.com Please feel free to pass them around to your friends and Loved Ones. They do work …when we say them with true loving feeling, and try to visualize what you are saying to the best of your ability. i.e. See Angels as a Bright White Light and a Golden Circle around the White light as stated below.
“Lord, I am asking for you to Bless Our Angels…who are watching over us (Humans) each day and also (name each child, friend, parents etc, if you want too) Myself (meaning YOU and… also add those you love… by each name) ,
I Pray Lord that we are always, Filled and Surrounded with Your Beautiful White Light of Protection…and… that Beautiful White Light is Surrounded by A Golden Circle of Light around our White Light….that becomes Much Stronger Protection….Each Day that goes by…
And this White and Golden Light Always Protects us from ALL negative energy!”
“I also Pray Lord, that My Angels and Myself (and whoever else you mention by name) become more Empowered …Each Day …to Help My Self, Our Brothers and Sisters for You “GOD, Creator of All That Is”
(You may want add) “My Angels and I thank YOU Lord (I always add the following) …and I ask for this Prayer ….in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ…. We Love YOU… LORD

I believe in the power of prayer. Once I recieved an email about creating a beautiful box and labeling it SFGTD ( something for GOD to do) I have used this idea in my work with terminally ill clients. I have used this concept for my own needs and it really work. When something is too difficult to deal with.. Pray for guidance and place your petitions in your prayer box ..God will answer your prayer in his time…not yours..It will be the perfect time trust me. I no longer hold on to troublesome thoughts. I pray in my own words ,I meditate and the words just come to me . I have daily conversations with our creator.
Thank you for the six prayers listed I printed them . I loved St. Teresa Of Avila’s ‘BOOKMARK’ prayer and The serenity prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr.

During the darkest moments of my life, (and believe me, there have been a lot), I have never stopped praying Psalm 91 and 23rd. At this stage of my life, no matter how tired I am, always, always recite Psalm 23rd.

Psssed this on to many of my friends. To say these prayers are beautiful is to say too little.
My favorite prayer is:
May God find a special way to brighten up your day. AMEN

Pray for myself,and family!We have lost alot of our loved ones,god has took them on home!!The last to leave,my 24,yr.old daughter!My oldest son,Joe,is in a backsliden state.He has been saved!His marriage didn’t work this has also broke his heart!Better for worst was not understood!1,yr.ago this month all of this happened!He is very angery!He is in jail as we speak.He turned to achol to numb himself!Last week he asked me,I know i’m here for a reason mom.But I don’t know what it is yet.I simply said pray! Please pray for my son? For strengh,to sow love,parden!To not be afraid,to show him God is with him! That if our prayers we are praying for right now,is not the will of our father,that he will give us the strengh to get through,this alful time,that is ahead of us? Joe has been saved,pray for his backsliden state! Lord forgive my son,give him piece,strengh lead him to do your will! not ours as we would like!!! Amen, your daughter,Teresa

I HAVE A SON OVER IN IRAQ–BRAND NEW TO FIGHTING FOR THE ARMY. I PRAY EVERYNIGHT FOR HIS SAFE RETURN AND ALL OTHER’S. HE’S ONLY 24, AND THERE ARE ALOT OF OTHER SOLDIER’S THAT ARE YOUNGER THAN HE… I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADVISE AND NEWSLETTERS.. I JUST PRINTED OUT THE 6 FAVORITE PRAYERS!!!! WILL TRY TO LEARN THEM!!
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO!! RHONDA MYERS

It has been said sometimes you have to go the devil to be saved. It is biblical but I don’t recall where in scripture it is.(time for me to research) The point however is that you need to hit bottom before you’ll finally accept God’s help. Sometimes it is so difficult to understand why so many bad things happen to good people.( or maybe not-so-good?) It rains on the good and bad alike. God does’nt prevent bad things from happening. What He does is grieve with you, He helps you cope with the bad things that LIFE does to you. His promise is to dry every tear in heaven and if you let him by opening your heart to Him he will help you now in the flesh. Every time you talk to God you are praying. Their is nothing that causes more joy in heaven than the return of a soul from the dark side.( Prodigal Son) “I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance” No matter how bad things get there is hope!!!

Thanks for sharing these wonderful prayers with us.
In my struggle with sin,or should i say,the ups and downs of a christians life,i have always found solace in the fact that God loves me and identifies with any given situation.
For this was the essence of Christs mission on earth.
Prayer to me means singing christian songs,spontaneously opening and reading any chapter of the bible that comes to my mind,praying and speaking with God.
I am personally thrilled by the books of Psalm and Isiah.
Above all things, even in my lowest points, i always feel the grace and presence of the Lord all around me,whether am awake or asleep.
His grace is sufficient for us.

I am thrilled to be posting a testimony/comment. Riding in to work at 6:00 am, I pray everying morning for 30 mins and I asked God to teach me how to pray and what to pray for. It is so wonderful that GOD answers prayers, I opened my yahoo emails and came across these wonderful prayers. I am thankful to GOD for salvation and his promises.
I take him at his word and though no one is perfect, I am striving for it. I thank GOD for the prayers, I came across and I pray Blessings upon the persons that wrote them. Thank you and Have a wonderful day.

Prayers are a nessage that remind us that we are human but not alone. God cares and will help you if YOU can also help yourself too. A heart felt prayer from the heart is heard.
The Bible is full of prayers,history,stories and anything that can be understood.
Jesus lights the way with his example. Who will learn?

Dear Therese and all I do have a favourite prayer after all. Here it is:
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 sorrow with quiet eyes,
Knowing Thy way is wise.
God, make me brave, life brings
Such blinding things.
Help me to keep my sight,
Help me to see aright
That out of the dark comes light. Author Unknown

God gave you a wonderful gift, Therese ! You spread the WORD to everyone you come across and give all of us a chance to pray together, and for each other. Thank you again ! And, may God richly bless you !Joanna
PS. My two favorites are the St. Francis and the Mother Theresa ones.

I look these prayers! My favorite three out of the one’s you posted are the saint F prayer, the memorare, and the serendity prayer! may God bless you and thanks for sharing with us!

Oh Lord, help me remember that nothing will happen today that you and I can’t handle together.

The Serenity Prayer hangs on my bedroom wall. Behind the prayer is a picture of a waterfall. Both have been a lifesaver in times of stress. The sound of moving water and the words of serenity work for me most times to gather my thoughts, to listen to the voice of God and let Him take my troubles and help me. Sometimes I forget I am NOT alone, and have help when I need it. These others will be written down and used also.

HEY THERESE ARE YOU AS PRETTY AS THAT PICTURE I SEE EVERYTIME I COME TO THIS SITE,IT DOESNT MATTER ,ITS JUST A COMPLIMENT BECAUSEYOUR BEAUTY SHOWS FROM YOUR INSIDE AS WELL! “ITS ON ITS WAY; THERES ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO FUSS ABOUT.” ITS IN GODS HANDS. I HAVE THATPRAYER IN MY STUDY AND ANYTIME ANYONE COMES OVER UPSET OR CONFUSED I SEND THEM IN THERE TO MY CHAIR WHERE THEY READ THAT AND I HAVE A JOURNAL FOR ALL COMERS, THEY MAY WRITE ANYTHING THEY WANT, I HAVE BEEN ON THIS JOURNEY FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS NOW. YOU WOULDNT BELIEVE THE AWESOME STUFF THAT HAS HAPPENED JN THAT JOURNAL, FOR INSTANCE MY DAUGHTER LITTLE MOON,HAD BROKE UP WITH HER FIRST LOVE AWHILE BACK, SHE WROTE IN THE JOURNAL,”DAD I DONT AND CANT HANDLE TALKING ABOUT JUSTIN RIGHT NOW, SO IF YOU DONT MIND WE WILL DEAL WITH IT IN THESE PAGES” WELL OF COURSE THAT BLEW MY MIND AND THEN REALIZED WHAT A BEAUTIFUL THING GOD HAD SENT ME BY STARTING THE JOURNAL,FROM THERE SHE WOULD COME OVER WHEN EVER AND UPDATE ME AND OTHERS OF HOW IT WAS GOING, THATS JUST AN EXAMPLE OF THE GRACE I HAVE BEEN GIVEN,YA KNOW ITS BEEN QUITE A WHILE NOW AND WE STILL HAVENT DISCUSSED IT BUT THATS OK BECAUSE SHE HAS BEEN HEALED FROM THAT PAIN, HER NEW BOYFRIEND EVEN READ IT AND SAW WHERE SHE WAS COMING FROM IN THE BEGINING OF THEIR RELATIONSHIP.. ALL I ASK IS WHO EVER WRITES IN IT TO BE TRUTHFULL AND TO KNOW ANYONE CAN READ IT. THE OTHER THING I ASK IS AFTER THEIR DONE WRITING AND READING IN IT TO CLOSE IT{AND NOT STEAL MY PEN, ONLY KIDDING} AND TO SIT IN SILENCE FOR AT LEAST 5 MINUTES, FOR I LET THEM KNOW IT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT TO LISTEN AS WELL AS ANYTHING IN LIFE. AT FIRST SOME THOUGHT IT WAS CORNY AND I HAD TO REMIND THEM BEFORE THEY LEAVE THEY MUST GO TO THE JOURNAL. NOW I DONT HAVE TO SAY A WORD, IT SEEMS LIKE THEY CANT WAIT TO GO IN THERE AND SEE OR FEEL WHATS NEXT. I DONT KNOW WHY I WENT OFF ON THAT TANGENT BUT GOD TELLS ME AND GUIDES ME. NOW MY FAVORITE PRAYER IS IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST I REBUKE YOU SATAN ,ITS SIMPLE BUT IT WORKS .I GET TESTED ALOT BY EVIL THOUGHTS OR SITUATIONS AND AS SOON AS I BRING THAT STATEMENT TO SATAN HE BACKS RIGHT OFF, SOMETIMES I HAVE TO SAY IT MORE THAN ONCE TO GET ME OUT OF MY FLESH AND INTO MY SPIRIT. WHAT A GLORIOUS PLACE TO BE, I ONCE HAD A DOG I NAMED SPIRIT BUT SHE HAS SINCE MOVED ON. IF ANYONE READS THIS I AM SORRY FOR BABBLING ON, BUT YA KNOW THIS IS KINDA LIKE A JOURNAL. :GOD BLESS TO ALL OF YOU, ALL YOUR PRAYERS ARE SPECIAL, I THANK YOU AND THERESE YOU BEAUTY KEEP ON TRUCKIN,JESUS LOVES YOU AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS. LATER :GATOR-WILL:

The Serenity Prayer and St. Francis’ “A Prayer for Peace” have always touched me.
I remember the first time I read the prayer of St. Francis, I was overcome with “tears”, the beauty of his prayer, his total humility and love for Jesus and all creatures, his utter simplicity and his suffering which was great, for like most of the saints, he was totally misunderstood and was considered a “nut.”
I read this everyday and I still “tear up” each and every time. I have great feelings for this wonderful, simple Franciscan, and also for dear St. Anthony, who always finds “lost things” for me and is “The Saint of the Poor.”
There is another prayer by St. Francis de Sales which is very much to the point, difficult to apply, but keeps us in the now:
Have No Fear for what tomorrow may bring.
The Same loving God who cares for you today
will take care of you tomorrow and every day.
God will either shield you from suffering
or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
‘Be at peace then, and put aside all
anxious thoughts and imaginations.’
My heart goes out to all the posters who suffer so much, I pray for each and everyone of you. Please don’t stop your prayers no matter how little you feel like praying, for all the troubles you have in life and the enormous burdens you carry day in and day out, God and His Son feel enormous love and sadness for all that you endure and despair.
BELIEVE!

I love all the prayers they all bring a tear to my eyes. Thank you for sharing these wonderful prayers with me and others, God’s blessing.

I will add a simple prayer to recite every night before going to bed :
“I am not alone, God is always with me”
A. Ramamurthy, Bangalore, India

These are so touching and enlightening. Thank You for them. I will print them and send them to my children / family so that they can read and feel the love, and hope, faith, as I did. I did to really appriciate them. Again thank you for all of them.

I pray a lot throughout the day. And I find that it comforts me. I talk to God, because I know that He is my Best Friend. Just keep in mind that we must pray for God to intercede soon. Thank you for sharing all of your prayers with us. Pray changes everything.

Friday I heard I had been bleeding Internally and must put myself in the hospital asap….I am an alcoholic and was at that time praying before I admitted my self to the hospital for god to watch over me cause I was scared to death that I may die and my four children will suffer without me…But I dont know if I make them suffer more knowing I’m killing myself with alcohol every day,,I am now looking for strength to concore this addition…Cause I was tested and released from the hospital after a blood transfussion and colonoscopy…They said I was fine!…Now, I must fight for my life..to avoid alcohol and enjoy my gift of life I was given on yesterday and everyday to come..So thank you for the prayes I seek everyday..Hopefully it will make me strong to concore this addition with god love !

Prayers from the heart are best instead of others prayers, don’t you think?
Of course, praying the Psalms or any other scripture, is bibical. It’s Gods’ word that has power in them.
Trusting in Him, Reatha Gooden

Does anyone else pray and just can’t seem to hear Him? I feel like I ask over and over for help and I can’t feel Him at all. It’s like there’s a wall that keeps me from feeling Him near me. It wasn’t always like that, but something changed.

C i know what you mean…..there are times when i feel that my prayers are not heard but i think God does always hear and answers in His own time and in His own way. I think perhaps its because i am not worthy and dont deserve His attention that i get certain feelings of not beibg heard.

Whether we pray outloud, at a specific time each day, or ‘on the run,’ God knows our heart and mind – What would you expect from such a loving parent??? He is powerful and awesome! I know – because He continues to love me even when I can’t seem to hear or learn the lessons He presents to me. I, too have questioned whether He needs a new hearing aide, but know that it may be me that needs one. I pray that each person who reads this will continue to trust and obey by seeking His love and wisdom through prayer. It truly is a powerful instrument. Even though I don’t know each of you, I pray for you – In Christ.

God is not deaf. He always hear our prayers. Remember, that his “time” and “place” are not the same as ours. Food for the soul that I have acquire along the way : “Go on a certain way, and if you do not receive that thing, you will receive something so much better that you will see that the seeming failure was really a great success.” God always answer: “Yes,” “No,” or “You got to be kidding!” I always like to put some fun into things, but the answers I believe are true.

C and Kay:
I go through the same thing — NOT the “unanswered prayers” Garth Brooks spoke of (which are good for us), but the “ignored prayers.”
The question I keep coming up with is, if G-d finds our prayers unworthy of even being listened to, why is G-d worthy of our faith and love?
(PS — I’m not an atheist — the question is asked more in the context of Job’s long debate with his “friends” who accused him of sin to bring on his afflictions, during the Book of Job.)

God always hears our prayers. ALWAYS. I just believe that there are some things we aren’t meant to know. It would be too much for us too handle. He will answer our prayer in the time and fashion that we can handle. You are never alone, and when you think you are, Footprints is my favorite prayer. I believe He is carrying me thru a difficult time. Maybe that is what is happening to C. He is carrying you. Dont loose faith.

MY MOTHER used to tell us that GOD does not give us a load we can not bare; when GOD sees our lives are getting unbareable
and we can no longer go on ‘he will call us home.

WOW! As a child we used to sing the St. Francis of Assissi Prayer at school and I still do it when I feel turmoiled or when there is so much despair and sadness in the news….
I love it!

If someone on here can please let me know the prayer that say’s something like now I lay my head to sleep, it’s a child prayer and I can’t remember it. I want to alway’s say that prayer with my son and I can’t remember it.

The prayer for Joanna is this::Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the lord my soul to take. God bless (then you enter your family and friends)!!!

Another line for Joanna that I’ve taught to my kids and grandbabies:
If I should live for other days, I pray, Thee Lord, to guide my ways.

Another version I used to say nitely with my children was, Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep guide me safely through the night and wake me with the morning light.

To Joanna the prayer goes;Now i lay me down to sleep i pray the Lord my soul to keep,if i should die before i wake i pray the Lord my Soul to take.I’m not sure if there’s some more to the prayer but i know that’s the first part of it.

That was really nice. I was raised in the Catholic Church and while I am not the most disapline of followers, there still no where in the world better than a quite church. Never once have I gone into a church asked God to take my burdens, that he did not (even when my burdens were self inflicted and there was absolutely no reason for him to kindley forgive me and set my soul at piece).
I was once at a confirmation class with my baby sister, we where seperated into groups,someone in that group was dictating the proprities of pray. And then they had the audacity to collectively as well as condesendingly look down their noses and asked what my relationship with God was, Well I got pretty agitated at the tone and manner this question was posed. You see,I have zero tolerence for persons who call themselves Christian, they come faithfully in their finest couture, all smiling and seemingly welcoming and yet the second they leave that church they take great pride to pass and sit in judgment of anyone that is abit more liberal then they. I think these are the worst kind hypocrites. We all have skeletons, why should you presume yours are less offensive then mine? Anyway, the point was my answer to this group was `My relationship with God is my relationship´ none of anyones bussiness, and how dare they presume to tell me their version of how it should be.
Sorry for hopping on that soap box, I just wanted to thank you for sharing these prayers. I will carry them with me and definately incorporate them in my conversations.
Kind regards,
Holly

These six prayers came to me at time I was so torn down by Life problems I could not think of the proper words to say to my Lord. Thank You,

I truly enjoyed these words

Thank you so much for sharing me these prayers.I beleive They will really help me,when I feel alone and discorage with life’s problems.I’ll carry them with me every day and, sharing them also to my friends.
Once again thank you.

Everyone has their own prayers to get them through the day We all have to pray in unision to defeat the Devil Who is the cowardly lion that wrecks havoc on the human race and blames innocent people for it! some times God”s hands are tyed just like the rest of us to! I READ ST JOSEPH”S IT SAVED MY A WRETCH LIKE ME!

All of these prayers have truly touched my heart. I happened upon them at a time when I really needed to hear them. Thanks. God bless!!!

These prayers came to me from a very dear Aunt. I thank her for always thinking of me and my son. Her thoughfulness and advice is always encouraging, especially at this time in my life. I always pray to God for guidance and encouragement. These prayers are truly a BLESSING. God does listen and if we only take the time to hear, we will always get an answer.

Thank you for sharing these prayers.
I enjoyed them.

I love the prayers above and use you site daily.

Of all days I get to my computer and see e-mail about prayers on this day of fastening for me what a Blesssing because while fastening prayer and constantly concentrating on God is the purpose and to spiritually get stronger in the Lord and God knew that I would need these extra incenitives from these prayers
Thank you and God Bless you all!

I am very grateful to have discovered both BeliefNet and these prayers. Although they come out of my own faith tradition I have not encounttered most for a long time and “St. Theresa’s Bookmark” is a new find. All of these came tto me at a time when I needed rreassurance and consolation. What an unexpected and pleasant surprise to find both at this site.

Today I lost my job and I was just sitting here wondering how was I going to be able to take care of my children and pay my bills, and then I recieved this email and usually I dont really read them but something told me to read it. So now I have dried my tears and am giving all my worries to my Lord and Savior. I thank God for sending you to give me the peace I need knowing that he will make it all right in the end.

Such beautiful comforting words…Thank you and God Bless you all!

THE PRAYERS WERE INDEED BEAUTIFUL!! IT HELPED ME TO READ THEM. BUT YOU KNOW, FOR A LONG TIME, I DIDN’T DO MUCH PRAYING COS I THOUGHT YOU HAD TO BE ALL ELOQUENT AND STUFF TO TALK TO OUR “HEAVENLY FATHER”. YOU KNOW, COS HE’S THE HEAD GUY, AND YOU JUST COULDN’T POSSIBLY TALK TO HIM LIKE WE TALK TO EACH OTHER. WELL, THAT CAME I BELIEVE FROM A DEAD, DRIED UP CHURCH I WENT TO AS A CHILD. WHEN I BECAME GROWN, I STARTED GOING TO A SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH, NON-DENOMINATIONAL. MAN, WAS I IN FOR SOME SURPRISES!! ONE OF THE BEST IS THAT, I WAS GIVEN THE REVELATION FROM GOD THAT I COULD TALK TO HIM JUST LIKE I TALK ANYWAY!! OF COURSE, I USE RESPECT, BUT I COULD TALK TO HIM, TELL HIM ALL MY FEELINGS AND YOU KNOW, GOD HAS A HECK OF A SENSE OF HUMOR!! NEVER THOUGHT OF GOD LIKE THAT, BUT WHY NOT?? HE CREATED EVERYTHING, RIGHT? MAN, GOD IS REALLY AWESOME AND HE IS COOL. REALLY!! SO NOW I CAN GET THE CONVERSATION ROLLING AND IT’S SO MUCH EASIER TO GET THE PRAYERS SAID AND SEE RESULTS. AND HONEY, YOU THAT SAID YOU JUST DON’T FEEL HIM? REMEMBER, WE CAN NOT LIVE ON OUR FEELINGS. YOU GOTTA LEARN TO LIVE ON TRUSTING HIM 100% AND FAITH, IT ALL RUNS HAND IN HAND ANYWAY. GOD JUST RECENTLY IN SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GENTLE MANNER HAS TAUGHT ME HOW TO TRUST HIM ALL THE WAY, AND YOU KNOW, IT BRINGS SO MUCH PEACE AND KICKS THE DEVIL IN HIS YOOO HOOO. MAN, I LOVE THAT!! ANYWAY, GOTTA QUIT RAMBLING ON, JUST WANT TO ENCOURAGE YA’LL OUT THERE, KEEP ON PRAYING, I KNOW IT FEELS LIKE YOUR PRAYERS ARE BOUNCING OFF THE CEILING AT TIMES, BUT THEY AREN’T! JUST TRUST IN HIM, HE WILL TAKE CARE OF IT!!!

What wonderful prayers,By just reading them once I feel a lot better.Thankyou for sharing them with me.Thanks and God bless you all.

All Prayers are a recognition of GOD’s presence…these 6, even more so!
Prayers(verbally/mentally) are humans way of communicating and giving adoration to GOD!
Certainly, the more we pray the better!

I read the “Serenity Prayer,” but had no idea it was as long as it was. Usually, one only reads the first four lines, not the extended version. However, in all 6 prayers, there is new insight that God can be approached in prayer as a friend; unlike the Pharisee who prayed in the marketplace in a flowery and arrogant manner, going to God in prayer is simple – see the Lord’s Prayer.
In a sense, I “pray without ceasing.” I’m constantly thanking him for the little things – like spying a squirell on my balcony eating nuts I’ve laid out, to having the elevator door open as soon as I press the button – as well as the BIG things. He hears all prayer; I believe. He is all-knowing and all-forgiving; we go to Him in joy and sorrow, and He hears. Nothing is too trivial for God.
May God bless you all real good.

Good morning all:
I am a new Christian, and do have a deep faith and love of God. I realize that I need to find a “home” by way of finding a church where I can find comfort, peace and joy.
I desperately need help learning how to give all my troubles and cares to God and letting go, and showing complete faith and trust in Him. Despite my spirituality, being a new Christian, and not growing up in a Christian home or church, I am not finding it easy to give it all to God, and letting go.
I would appreciate any words of advise as to how I can do this and walk away, leaving it all to God, without having feelings of angst durning the day.
Thank you and God Bless you.

i just want to say that the prayers are so awesome,and as i began to read them my eyes began to get waterery.i guess sometime when you can’t pray and don’t know what to do,God always have someone to lift yr spiritou.and i also wanted to say that the prayers has made my day.may God Bless all of you.

These are excellent for the times we live in. May the Almighty be with you.

Thanks for all the marvelous prayers Therese

Living in the moment is the place I want to be.
I believe in God he is wonderful, there is one God and His angles are great to, they hep me though life, make me feel I am not alone.
I am spiritual, thoughtful of others, dress in a modest way.
There is one God we are all related to each other sisters and brothers.

I get/read/say all the prayers I think I need in a Traditional Jewish Synagogue attendance (typically for 3.5 hours every Saturday morning).

I am truly have hard time to communicates with most
people around to me everyday not because I am stupid becuase I saw many things happened to me and others
is right and wrong upside down so make people so confuse
but I know god will stay with me at final and not just said need to act

Just wonderfull!Thank you!

Thank you for reminding me to always keep the faith. We are not in this life alone. God Bless.

I fell that there is a great need for a lot more individuals to be more spiritual not only by saying prayers but by adding other forms of spirituality to there lives like mantra or falundafa where we can all help in building the spiritual energies that are arround us which bind us and the univers together. I like your site and find that sometimes it gives me a chance to read on some things that I mite not read if I wasn’t researching the subject.

These prayers are not only Wonderful. Its really beneficial n also a great support. THANK YOU!

the lord is real and we all have to give him credit not the devil. stay prayful and hopeful. an idle mind brings on the devil’s work. get behind us satan you dont reign here in our presence no longer

We all need to Pray 24/7 till we hear the Mighty Horn blow that calls us all home!! AMEN!!

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
May I share a prayer that I wrote back in the mid 50′s, while trying to find my spiritual way.
Dear Lord Jesus let all who cross my path know,that I come in peace,and that you are in me and I am in you.
Let them see your love in my eyes, your compassion at my touch, and know that I have your mercy in my heart,
and please dear Lord grant me the grace to touch many hearts with your love this day.
This prayer helps me focus on my ministry to the critically Ill at two hospitals in Southern California.

lets us not stop praying for prayer is our backbone specially – the church!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really think all of these prayers are wonderful, but for me and I think for most people, prayer to Jesus is our personal conversation with him as our friend. It changes at different parts of the day and week, according to what we are facing or going through. God is real and our prayer should be just as real and heart felt. I feel that we have a tendency to get too religious, instead of relational!

I like the fact that having prayers like these to look to at the times that our minds cannot focus for relational prayer is great. There are times when I just cannot get to the point when I try to just “talk to God” and having something that I can read and put my focus on really helps.

thank-you John Bigelow.

Dear Lord,
I love you
I need you
I thank you
Lord let me be special to someone today in Your name!
Amen

thank you lord in jesus name….

Let it not be my will but Your will Jesus and Mary.

Thank you so much for these Therese!
Somehow I think you have more – will there be a sequel?

Thanks for wonderful list of prayers. God bless.

Love all of the above – - BUT my favourite is:-
MORNING OFFERING.
Oh my Jesus, through the most pure heart of Mary,
I offer you all my prayers, works, joys,and sufferings of this day,
For all the intentions of Thy Divine Heart in the Holy Mass,
And for the Suffering Souls in Purgatory.
Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord,
And let perpetual light shine upon them,
May they rest in peace.
AMEN

Do you have prayers for the military?
My son is going to the Middle East for the 3rd time.
If so, I would like to read them.
Thanks,
Margie

Break the legs of what i want to happen. Humilate my desire. Eat me like candy. Its spring and i finally have no will. -rumi

What a perfect post to see on a Monday morning. thank you.

these prayers are very consoling. my favorite is our father.

Thank you, Therese – I needed these prayers this morning. Also, thank you for the work that you do for us!!

Lord, help me today to be in the right place, at the right time, performing right action.
And from Cheryl Richardson: I am open to the power of grace in my life now. I ask to be shown clear examples of how Your presence is operating in my life.
Love your blog.

I have a very dear friend. We’ve been there for each other since high school 40+ years. She needs a lot of prayer right now. We live about 500 miles apart and I can’t be there to hug her. She can’t find a job,she is a thread from loosing her house. She hasn’t been able to sell one of her cars to help pay the bills. Her mother has bailed her out the last 2 months. R.M. has a great deal of spiritual strengh about her, but the load she carries is really heavy right now.
Please help in prayer.
I am sending her these prayers and this site. Thank you for concern over her and I’m so thankful finding this site.
constance

Thanks for sharing these are some of my favorites too!

My prayer:
Dear Lord bring peace to my troubled heart
Let love be the center of who I am
Help me find the courage to face my troubles
And the grace to accept your will
Even when it conflicts with mine

by James Dillet Freeman
The Light of God surrounds me
The Love of God infolds me
The power of God protects me
The presence of God watches over me
Whereever I am, God is
And all is well.

the best gift I got this year was finding Beyond Blue.Every day it brings joy and comfort to my spirit .God bless you!

Thank you for these prayers. My father-in-law is dying and I cannot find words to express what I’m feeling. You’ve given me the words to talk to God about how I feel.

Whenever I am troubled, and lost in deep despair, I bundle all my troubles up and go to God in prayer.
I tell him I am heartsick. And lost and lonely, too. That my mind is deeply burdened and I don’t know what to do.
But I know he stilled the Tempest and calmed the angry sea. And I humbly ask, if in His love, he’ll do the same for me.
And then I just sit quietly. And think only thoughts of peace. And as I abide in stillnes, my restless murmurings cease.
{I am not sure who wrote this prayer, but I love it-and it works }

They are all beautiful prayers. ..but my favorite is the prayer to St. Francis!!

My prayer
God stay in me.

GOD BE WITH ME
As I woke up this morning and started looking for an email that wasn’t there… I found yours instead with all these prayers to get me grounded. What perfect timing to remind me my journey is my Higher Powers…It’s not all in my control. Thanks for the reminder!

In the Serenity Prayer, the actual prayer states ” Taking,as JESUS did, this sinful world as it is,not as I would have it,” just giving credit where credit is due. God grant me a greatful heart. It really works!!

My favorite prayer by Maya Angelou – particularly the line about “waterfalls of tenderness” – also address times to loneliness and depression – a comfort during trying times.
Prayer
Father, Mother, God
Thank you for your presence
during the hard and mean days.
For then we have you to lean upon.
Thank you for your presence
during the bright and sunny days,
for then we can share that which we
have with those who have less.
And thank you for your presence
during the Holy Days, for then we are
able to celebrate you and our families
and our friends.
For those who have no voice,
we ask you to speak.
For those who feel unworthy,
we ask you to pour your love out
in waterfalls of tenderness.
For those who live in pain,
we ask you to bathe them
in the river of your healing.
For those who are lonely, we ask
you to keep them company.
For those who are depressed,
we ask you to shower upon them
the light of hope.
Dear Creator, You the borderless
sea of substance, we ask you to give all the world that which we need most
–Peace. Amen.
– Maya Angelou

dear jesus I thank you for prayers of hope, grace,&love from people. My husband needs prayers. He’s having trouble with his balance and he has to use A WALKER NOW.
GOD BLESS EVERYONE
MARGARET

My favoriate is FOOTPRINT’s, every time I read it, it brings tears to my eyes

God
Please give me courage and wisdom to face these difficult times.
Please release the resentment I have in my heart for my family. Amen

My favorite prayer, but of course, it could only the Lords Prayer, especially the verse, “thy kingdom come, thy WILL BE DONE” It is also sung as a hymn in some services. Two members of my extended family have gone to Heaven and this was sung at their funerals. Our Father who art in heaven, your kingdom , your will be done on Earth as it is Heaven.give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors ( or trespasses) and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. AMEN. ( Matthew 6:9-13). When you dont know how to pray, use this prayer as a guide.

My Favorite Prayer is the prayer of FORGIVENESS (Psalms 51) written by King David
Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your lovingkindness, According to the multitude of Your tender mercies blot out y transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity. And cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions and my sin is always before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned and done this evil in Your sight- That You may be found just when You speak and blameless when You jugde.Behole, I eas brought forth in iniquity and in sin my mother conceieved me. Behold You desire thruth in the inward parts and in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean. Make me hear joy and gladness that the bones You have broken may rejoice. Hide Your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God and renew a the right spirit within me. do not cast me away from Your presence and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me by your generous Spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways and sinners shall be converted to You. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshe, O God The God of my salvation and my tonguye shall sing aloud of Your righteousness. O Lord, open my lipsAnd my mouth shall show forth Your Praise. You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it. You do not delight in burnt offering. The sacrificies of God are a broken spirit A broken and a contrite heart These O God you will not despise. Do good in Your good pleasure to Zion. Build the walls of Jerusalem. Then You shall be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, With burnt offering and whole burnt offering: Then they shall ofer bulls on Your alter. Amen!!!!

Glod please bless my family and friends and rulers and kings and queens of the world. God please put it in everyones heart to be a better and kinder person each day. And I will pray and continue to work on myself.

When I’m upset with someone or in obsession over them, “Lord, bless ______ (say their name), change me.”

God came to me when I was on japtan Island ln world war two
his words two me have never left and now I am still full of his love
and pray for the world two be a better place.

to the One who dwells within me and I in the One may we be united and live in the Truth. May we get out of our heads and into our hearts, free from fear, judgement and righteousness.

Oh, my God, I love you, I thank you, I honor you. Please give me the strength, the courage and the wisdom to know your path and to follow it. Thanks be to God.

ONE NIGHT THE ANGEL OF THE LORD TOOK ME TO HEAVEN AND SHOW ME MY HOUSE ,AND THE HOUSE WAS BUILD WITH GOLD ONLY ,AND SHOW WHERE THE HOLLY PEOPLE WILL BE AND WHERE THE EVILDOERS WILL BE ,WHERE THE HOLY PEOPLE ARE THERE IS A BIGHT LIGHT AND EVERY BODY I SEE THERE WERE VERY WHITHER THAN SNOW ,AND WHERE THE EVILDOERS I SAW SOME OF THEM WERE MOVING TO THAT ROAD AND IT VERY DARK AT THE END I SAW A VERY BIG PIT SOME ARE ALREADY ENTER SOME STAY ROUND THE PIT AND CRYING AND SOME STILL ON THEIR WAY GOING TO THAT PIT , AND AFTER THAT I WAKE ,THEN WHEN I WAKE THE ONLY THING THAT COME TO MY HEART IS ,WHAT CAN I DO SO THAT THOSE PEOPLE WILL BE SAVE FROM THE DESTRUCHTION?
BRETHREN WE TO PRAY,

Wow, reading some of these posts is hilarious! bunch of new age modernist hippy religions. Jesus is God therefore God sacrificed himself for our sins that who so ever believeth in him (Jesus) has everlasting life. To say that all faith is personal is true we each come to the FATHER by faith, in faith we walk with him, sometimes we dont and things befall us to bring us back to him. to say Faith is of a personal heart is evil. the Bible teaches mens hearts are deceitfully wicked and evil, blasphemys and unrightous thoughts come from the heart. It isnt about removing yourself from your brain and becoming a bleeding heart. God gave you a brain and an instruction book called the Holy Bible, figure it out for yourself. The idea that everyone has their own idea of what/who God is and no one is right or wrong is straight from Satans mouth (Lucifer-the Deceiver/Divider)

It took me A long time to realize that God has a specfic plan for each one of us. Faith and obedience is all he asks and he will guide you on that perfect plan thur Jesus.

I accept Saw’s assessment of some of the comments posted here, though I do not understand or accept it as my own. To say that there is only one path to everlasting life is to deny the multitude of religions existing in the world. Religions that clearly are not born of evil and whose tenets often, and in large part, reflect the beliefs of Christianity. I believe it is possible to be a Christian while it is also possible to recognize the diversity of religious thought in the world and to acknowledge that many paths are possible in seeking everlasting life or spiritual growth through a divine being.

IF every one was allowed to interpret the Holy Bible the way he/she wants,there would have been as many religions as the world”s population.but it is evident from the Bible that Jesus Christ established only one church and one religion.Had he wanted us to have personal faith, He would not have given the promise He gave st.Peter.so I suggest we begin searching for the only route to eternal life

It is amazing that the biggest form or bigotry that I see growing is religious bigotry. Christians, Catholics, Baptist, Johovah Witnesses, Protestants or any JESUS base religion all hate each other and all think that they are better then the other. If we are so judgemental with each other who is making God happy? How can Jesus be pleased with any of us. Before you condem your brother remember that you may be condeming yourself. Catholics do the sign of the cross, Christians do not, Muslims get on their knees 5 times daily but Christians will not because they will get thier clothes dirty.
If (excuse spelling)mohammed, budda, ghanish, or any other religion holy men / women were so loving then why do they all come to a CHRISTIAN nation under the Lord JESUS CHRIST to be free. Christians need to stand up and shout from the hill tops and protect our freedom because as many muslims have stated “we are comming here so that islam will rule”!

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The prayer below helped me to find a job in a terrible economy. I had to say it for 44 days straight instead of the normal 9 days, though.
St Jude Novena (Saint of Desperate and Hopeless Causes)
Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known an cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen.
Follow with 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys, and 3 Glorias.
Our Father
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. And give us this day daily bread and forgive us our trespasses; as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. AMEN
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Gloria
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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