This morning, as I kindle the fire upon my hearth, I pray that the flame of God’s love may burn in my heart, and the hearts of all I meet today. I pray that no envy or anger, no hatred or fear, may smother the flame. I pray that indifference and apathy, contempt and pride, …
GO PLACIDLY amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and …
Look to this day, For it is life, The very life of life. In its brief course lies all The realities and verities of existence, The bliss of growth, The splendour of action, The glory of Power — For yesterday is but a dream And tomorrow is only a vision. But today, well lived, Makes …
Dear Higher Power, During times when my world becomes unhinged And the foundations of what I believe crack and dissolve, Give me the grace to believe that Your power is at work in the turmoil of my life. Lead me to remember that Your power is greater than all evil, And though the world may …
Surround me with Your love and guidance, O God;I am not safe without You. I am constantly exposed to this stressful world.I am in danger sometimes of losing the battle to the very shortcomings of my own nature. I can only surrender myself to Youand believe that You will fulfill Your purpose in me. I …
This I pray, Higher Power: I will surrender to Your will today, which brings me peace and joy that makes all things new. I no longer have that trampled look of someone forced to remember every mistake he or she has made. I no longer hide under that blanket of regrets. My daily surrender to …
The search is yours and mine. Each finds his way with help, but yet alone. Serenity is the goal. It comes to those who learn to wait and grow, for each can learn to understand himself and say, “I’ve found a joy in being me and knowing you, a knowledge of the depths I can …
Lord, take away this ache in my heart. I know I have asked this of You before. This ache consumes my every waking moment,haunts my dreams, weakens my spirit. I pray You take this from me, so the burden is no longer my own, but ours together. I have wasted enough energy and am ready …
Dear Higher Power, During times when my world becomes unhinged And the foundations of what I believe crack and dissolve, Give me the grace to believe that Your power is at work in the turmoil of my life. Lead me to remember that Your power is greater than all evil, And though the world may …
The prayer surrounds your loved ones with heavenly protection. There exist many night prayers in the vast treasury of prayers. One very brief but beautiful prayer is commonly attributed to St Augustine, from the 5th century. What is unique about this prayer is that it not only prays for the person about to fall asleep, …