God's Plan

Dear Lord, give me courage to let go of the familiar and embrace the plans You have for me. (Daily Guideposts - 2010, 7 June) 29 June 2012

Harmony

Evil comes from being in disharmony with God and good comes from being in harmony with Him. (Twenty-Four Hours A Day, 9 June) 28 June 2012

I Pray

I pray that I may be taught how to pray.  I pray that I may be linked through prayer to the mind and will of God. (Twenty-Four Hours A Day, 31 May) 27 June 2012

Acceptance

I think if you accept what comes in your life as the way God wants it for you, then it's much easier to carry on. (Helen Casey in Keepers Of The Wisdom, by Karen Casey, 9 May) 26 June 2012

Anxiety

In nothing be anxious, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be known unto God. (Phil. 4:6) in The Cost Of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, p. 301) 25 June 2012

God-Guided Life

There is beauty in a God-guided life.
There is wonder in the feeling of being led by God.
Try to realize God's bounty and goodness more and more.
God is planning for you.
Wonderful are His ways -- they are beyond your knowledge.
But God's leading will enter your consciousness more and more and bring you ever more peace and joy.
Your life is being planned and blessed by God.
You may count all material things as losses if they prevent your winning your way to the consciousness of God's guidance.
(Twenty-Four Hours A Day, 15 June)
24 June 2012

Teachers

Lord, bless our teachers and keep them aware of the profound impact they make in the lives of their students. (Melody Bonnette in Daily Guideposts - 2010, 12 June)
[Note: I missed posting to Arrow Prayers yesterday.] 23 June 2012

Wandering Thoughts

Restrain my many wandering thoughts ...
(Thomas 'A Kempis, The Imitation Of Christ, Book 3, Chapter 23, p. 113)
21 June 2012

Spiritual Relationship

Gradually, we see the events of our lives through the wisdom and detachment our spiritual relationship provides. (Touchstones, 29 May) 20 June 2012

Prayer Button

We cannot approach prayer as we do everything else in our push-button, instant society.  There are no prayer pills or enlightenment capsules. (Jamie Gustafson, Touchstones, 29 May) 19 June 2012

Humility

It is good for me, Lord that you have humbled me so that I may learn how You think and so I may toss aside all pride and presumption. (Thomas 'A Kempis, The Imitation Of Christ, Book 3, Chapter 50, p. 46) 18 June 2012

Father's Day Prayer

A Special Prayer for Father 

God, bless all the fathers in the world. Guide them to be good role models and loving to all their children. Help them to be a father like You are. Give them grace and patience to handle situations in a loving way. 
Amen

You Are Here

Prayer is not the act of giving directions to God, but the act of asking to learn His will. (after One Day At A Time In Al-Anon, 4 June) 16 June 2012

Dark Tunnel

Father, Your words speak to my heart, quiet it and give me peace.

Your presence in my life is a light at the end of a dark tunnel of difficult situations, guiding me.

Your Holy Spirit lifts my spirit to new heights of understanding, acceptance and praise.
(Carolyn Mailion, in Daily Guideposts - 2011, 15 June) 15 June 2012

Flag Day - 14 June 2012

• Write,
• read,
• sing, 
• mourn,
• keep silent,
• pray,
• bear adversity with courage.

(Thomas 'A Kempis, The Imitation Of Christ, Book 3, Chapter 47, p. 139)
14 June 2012

Dire Straits

I am in dire straights. 

(Thomas 'A Kempis, The Imitation Of Christ, Book 3, Chapter 29, p. 119)

13 June 2012

The Race

Thank You Lord, for giving me the strength and courage to complete races and tasks that seem impossible. (Sharon Foster in Daily Guideposts - 2011, 31 May) 12 June 2012

Spiritual Life

If you wish to grow in your spiritual life, you must not allow yourself to be caught up in the workings of the world.  You must find time alone, away from noise and confusion, away from the allure of power and wealth. (Thomas 'A Kempis, The Imitation Of Christ, Book 3, Chapter 44, p. 135) 11 June 2012

Help Your Neighbor

Lord, help me to be open to the challenge of helping my neighbors. (Pablo Diaz in Daily Guideposts - 2011, 26 May) 10 June 2012

Courage And Guidance

Prayers for courage and guidance never go unanswered.  But we must be ready to act on that guidance. (One Day At A Time In Al-Anon, 5 June) 8 June 2012

Bounty Of Life

There are those who have little and give it all.  These are the believers in life and the bounty of life and their coffers are never empty. (Kahlil Gibran: The Prophet in One Day At A Time In Al-Anon, 30 April) 7 June 2012

Right Or Wrong

Father, whenever I'm in the wrong, help me to do the right thing. (Harold Hostetler in Daily Guideposts - 2011, 25 May) 6 June 2012

Wisemen

Lord, when I'm facing an important decision, speak to me through the counsel of those who are wiser than I am. (Joshua Sundquist in Daily Guideposts - 2010, 24 May) 5 June 2012

Heavenly Strength

Reinforce me with heavenly strength, lest my darker side get the upper hand and take control. (Thomas 'A Kempis, The Imitation of Christ, Book 3, Chapter 20, p. 108)

Coming or Going

Dear God, I don't know whether I am coming or going.  

Guide my comings and goings. 

(after Twenty-Four Hours A Day, 19 May) 

3 June 2012

Trouble

Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry for mercy.  In the day of my trouble I will call to You, for You will answer me. (Psalm 86:6-7 (NIV), Daily Guideposts - 2010, 18 May) 2 June 2012

Life Lessons

Lord of all times and circumstances, thank You for life lessons from the past. (Penney Schwab, Daily Guideposts - 2011, 24 May) 1 June 2012