Patterns

Lord, what are the patterns in my life that keep me trapped, unable to move freely?
Please help me find and release all old beliefs, attitudes, and habits that keep me in a state of dis-ease.
(Perry Tilleraas, The Color Of Light, 4 March)
24 September 2014

Spiritual Progress

Coneflowers attract yellow finch pair to our yard.

The birds are two shy to allow me to get a photo.

Our worth and our spiritual progress do not rest on warm feelings and God-given comforts, but rather on patiently enduring great challenges and trials.
(Thomas 'a Kempis, The Imitation Of Christ, Book 2, Chapter 12)
21 September 2014

Cause For Celebration

Photo by Mr. Dickie

Dear Lord, help us to remember that every day is cause for celebration. Today we will try our best to keep joy in our hearts., We will celebrate the life You have given us here on earth and the eternal life that will be ours in heaven. Amen.
(100 Days Of Prayer For Women, p. 204)
19 September 2014

In Hope

Photo by Mr. Dickie

In hope we pray!

Come to us, O Lord!

In our sorrow and our joy!

In our emptiness and our hope!

In our life and in our death!

(Magnificat, May 2004, Vol. 6, p. 293)

15 September 2014

Make Haste

Mosaic in Hyattsville, MD

Photo by Mr. Dickie

Lord, my strength, make haste to help me!

(Magnificat, May 2004, p. 388)

14 September 2014

Adversity

Lord, may grace make possible what my nature seems to make impossible. You know how little I am able to suffer and how quickly I collapse when the slightest adversity rears its head.
(Thomas 'a Kempis, The Imitation Of Christ, Book 3, Chapter 19)
13 September 2014

Change

Backyard Iris - photo by Mr. Dickie

I pray to accept, with a serene mind, the things I cannot change, knowing it is futile to be obstinate about the inevitable. I pray to be resolute to take action in things that must be changed.
(One Day At A Time In Al-Anon, 5 March)
12 September 2014

Come To The Lord

Melva' Orchids - Photo by Mr. Dickie

In the midst of anxious conflict, we can come to the Lord in prayer. He is able to give us serenity to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change the things we can, and wisdom to know the difference.
(The 12 Steps For Christians, p. 194)
9 September 1014

Keeping A Diary

Keeping a diary of how God answered our prayers through individuals or new experiences is one way to document our new life in Christ.
(The Twelve Steps For Christians, p. 194)
8 September 2014

Good Morning Lord

Good morning, Lord. What would you like for me to do for You today?
(Jan Dargatz, 52 Simple Ways To Give Your Spiritual Life A Life, p. 80)
7 September 2014

Trust

I'm trusting You Lord to help me live this day with grace and purpose.
(Jan Dargatz, 52 Simple Ways To Give Your Spiritual Life A Lift, p. 80)
6 September 2014

Start Your Day

Do you start your day by saying, "Good Lord, it's morning" or by saying "Good morning, Lord?"
(Jan Dargatz, 52 Simple Ways to Give Your Spiritual Life A Lift, p. 80)
5 September 2014

Anger and Bitterness

Photo by Mr. Dickie

Heavenly Father free me from anger and bitterness. When I am angry, I cannot feel the peace that You intend for my life.  When I am bitter, I cannot sense Your presence. Keep me mindful that forgiveness is Your commandment. Let me turn away from bitterness and instead claim the spiritual abundance that You offer through the gift of Your son. Amen.
(100 Days Of Prayer For Women, p. 35)
4 September 2014

Perspective

I pray to be led into a new way of thinking about the difficulties I have to face.

A new point of view will put them into perspective and reduce them to manageable size.

I pray especially to resist exaggerating my troubles until they overwhelm me.
(One Day At A Time In Al-Anon, 8 February)
2 Sep 2014

Do Not Leave Me

Backyard Sunflower - photo by Melva

O Lord, do not leave me alone.

(Magnificat, , May 2004, Vol. 6, No. 3, p. 387)

1 September 2014