Prayers
Why Do we Pray?
Why is it important?
Simple or profound, short or lengthy, prayers have a beauty of their own. Here are some that have struck me as powerful and poignant.
Mon Cher Ami,
Life throws us into situations that can tear us apart emotionally, physically and spiritually. You are experiencing such a situation with your father and his last wishes. It is here where we can find strength and wisdom beyond our own through our faith, the bonds of family, and the precious memories of a loved one.
My prayer for Lionel is that he finds peace and comfort, without pain, in his last days. That he is reunited with his beloved mother and father to enjoy each other for eternity. And that he feels-even if he cannot express it-the love that surrounds him.
My prayer for you is that, as a beloved son, your memories of the past and your presence with him now will comfort you and sustain you in the days ahead.
Sincèrement,
D-Day
(A prayer to strengthen someone about to go into chemo therapy.) Tomorrow is your D-Day when you begin your assault on the enemy that has invaded your body. Your goal is total annihilation. The best minds have made the plan. The best commanders lead the troops. The...
Hear Your Words
Lord, when we are in pain and discouraged like Jeremiah, let us hear your words that you are with us to save and deliver us, and so rest in your promise. Jeremiah 15"20
To Be A Shining Light
Come into the core of my being. Remove what offends you, what keeps me from you, what prevents me from naming, claiming and proclaiming the abundant life in you. And when you have cleansed me, fill me with your love that I may be a beacon to others through my smile,...
For A Child Facing Cancer Surgery
Thank you, Lord, that you are a God of healing. You desire that we be made whole in every way and demonstrated this through the words and miracles of your Son. Bring your healing power to our daughter for a strong body and mind. Bless those who attend to her. May they...