This is a beautiful rewrite of the famous Psalm 23 by the Message Bible. Did you notice that Psalm 23 is almost always used as a prayer for the dead? It's used in funerals and in deathbeds. But it can also be your prayer as you go through life and its perils, as you go … Continue reading #336: God, My Shepherd
#87: Prayer of Francis de Sales
Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow;the same everlasting Father who cares for you todaywill take care of you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering,or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then.Put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations,and say continually: “The Lord … Continue reading #87: Prayer of Francis de Sales
#79: Slow Me Down, Lord
Slow Me Down Lord Wilferd Arlan Peterson Slow me down, Lord. Ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind. Steady my hurried pace with a vision of the eternal reach of time. Give me, amid the confusion of the day, the calmness of the everlasting hills. Break the tensions of my … Continue reading #79: Slow Me Down, Lord
#64: Accept Surprises
This is a beautiful prayer. We've always said God is a God of Surprises. We know it cognitively, but when it happens to us personally, it is still disconcerting, unnerving, difficult. We pray that we have the courage and the peace to accept this God of surprises in our lives. Accept Surprises Dom Helder Camara … Continue reading #64: Accept Surprises
#52: When I Despair
There is much to despair about in this world--pain and suffering seems to be part of every day life. In Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines, one young girl asked him, “Why is God allowing such things to happen, even if it is not the fault of the children? And why are there only very … Continue reading #52: When I Despair
#42: Everything In Its Time
We can sometimes be impatient about many things in our lives. We live as if life is not lived in stages. We think of shortcuts all the time. Our world forces us to think of shortcuts all the time. But many of us know--at least cognitively--that life is much better when lived the old fashioned … Continue reading #42: Everything In Its Time
#20: Patient Trust
Today, we pray for trust. We pray for the grace to be patient, which is one of the hardest things to do if we are in a hurry and are action-oriented and want things done and fast. We pray for trust because there are things in our lives that has to grow on its own … Continue reading #20: Patient Trust
#16: Today We Are Asked (Abraham Addressing Sarah’s Fears)
When we are faced with the unknown, we cannot but be afraid. Before the great unknown, there is great fear. But before great fears we encounter an even greater God. This is Abraham, talking to Sarah, before they set off to an unknown land. Recall your own journey to the unknown. It could have happened … Continue reading #16: Today We Are Asked (Abraham Addressing Sarah’s Fears)
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