Morning Prayer
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Thank you....Lord..In the words of Emerson we thank you this morning.....
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
ralph waldo emerson - 1803-1882
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the infinite peace to you.
adapted from - ancient gaelic runes
Todays prayers are offered for Pam and her mom Jeanette, Eric Hanson,Andie and her daughter...,Marissa and her family and TASHA AND Crystian and all of the women here and their families...Terri Schiavo and her family And The Pope
Most merciful God,
bless all who have suffered trauma
in their lives.
Support them with love
during their time of shock.
Grace them with peace
as they wrestle with the challenges
of each day.
Sustain them in hope
as they prepare for the days ahead.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson |
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
The little plans I tried to carry
Have failed
O' Dear God.
But, I will not sorrow
I will pause a little while
And try again tomorrow.
Anushree Karnani
O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace, help me in all things to rely upon your holy will. In every hour of the day reveal your will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to throughout the day with peace of soul and with firm conviction that your will governs all. In all my deeds and words, guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by you. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing others. Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will, teach me to pray. And you, yourself, pray in me. Amen.
- St. Philaret of Moscow
Christian, Eastern Orthodox
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May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, superficial relationships, so that you will live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people so that you will work for justice, equality and peace.
May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war, so that you will reach out your hand to comfort them and change their pain into joy.
And may God bless you with the foolishness to think that you can make a difference in the world, so that you will do the things which others tell you cannot be done.
Author Unknown
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A Prayer
by Max Ehrmann
Let me do my work each day; and if the darkened hours of despair
overcome me, may I not forget the strength that comforted me
in the desolation of other times.
May I still remember the bright hours that found me walking over
the silent hills of my childhood, or dreaming on the margin of a quiet
river, when a light glowed within me, and I promised my early God
to have courage amid the tempests of the changing years.
Spare me from bitterness and from the sharp passions of unguarded
moments. May I not forget that poverty and riches are of the spirit.
Though the world knows me not, may my thoughts and actions be
such as shall keep me friendly with myself.
Lift up my eyes from the earth, and let me not forget the uses of the
stars. Forbid that I should judge others lest I condemn myself.
Let me not follow the clamor of the world, but walk calmly in my
path.
Give me a few friends who will love me for what I am; and keep ever
burning before my vagrant steps the kindly light of hope.
And though age and infirmity overtake me, and I come not within
sight of the castle of my dreams, teach me still to be thankful for
life, and for time's olden memories that are good and sweet; and
may the evening's twilight find me gentle still.
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Jackie Deshannon - Put A Little Love In Your Heart Lyrics
Think of your fellow man
lend him a helping hand
put a little love in your heart.
You see it's getting late
oh please don't hesitate
put a little love in your heart.
And the world will be a better place
and the world will be a better place
for you and me
you just wait and see
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A Vow for Health & Joy
I vow to offer joy
to one person in the morning
and to help relieve the grief
of one person in the afternoon.
I vow to live simply and sanely,
content with just a few possessions,
and to keep my body healthy.
I vow to let go
of all worries and anxiety
in order to be light and free.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Do more than belong: participate.
Do more than care: help.
Do more than believe: practice.
Do more than be fair: be kind.
Do more than forgive: forget.
Do more than dream: work.
William Arthur Ward
Dear God, thank You for this day, thank You for allowing me to see it. Lord, I thank You for life. Praying for peace....Praying for those who are suffering...May those who grieve be comforted and gain peace through the Light within them....Lord, make us all instruments of thy peace....A prayer of warmth and caring for all those feeling alone and scared.... I thank you for my family and friends and this wonderful board...xoxo,Patti
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Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings. Thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as
long as possible. Thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind.
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising. Thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.
Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned, tempers are short, and my children are so loud. Thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced. Thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.
Even though the routine of my job often is monotonous. Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest. Thank you, Lord, for life.
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"When we walk to the edge of all the light we have,
and take the step into the darkness of the unknown,
we must believe that one of two things will happen;
there will be something solid for us to stand on.....
or we will be taught to fly."
Patrick Overton
For those who suffer,
and those who cry this day,
give them repose, Lord;
a pause in their burdens.
Let there be minutes
where they experience peace,
not of man
but of angels.
Love them, Lord,
when others cannot.
Hold them, Lord,
when we fail with human arms.
Hear their prayers
and give them the ability to hear You back
in whatever language they best understand.
Margaret A. Davidson
Somewhere, out at the edges, the night
Is turning and the waves of darkness
Begin to brighten the shore of dawn.
The heavy dark falls back to earth
And the freed air goes wild with light,
The heart fills with fresh, bright breath
And thoughts stir to give birth to colour.
I arise today
In the name of Silence
Womb of the Word,
In the name of Stillness
Home of Belonging,
In the name of the Solitude
Of the Soul and the Earth.
I arise today
Blessed by all things,
Wings of breath,
Delight of eyes,
Wonder of whisper,
Intimacy of touch,
Eternity of soul,
Urgency of thought,
Miracle of health,
Embrace of God.
May I live this day
Compassionate of heart,
Gentle in word,
Gracious in awareness,
Courageous in thought,
Generous in love.
--John O'Donohue, "Anam Cara"
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Dear Lord Thank you for this day..As we open our eyes this day help us to focus on the important matters...Let us not waste precious time..Help us to see the beauty that surrounds us... ..Please walk with us ..guide us.....we need direction...You are our compass .. ....we need your vision...ours gets clouded at times..........Protect us...We often get caught up in our fears.....Enlighten us......Inspire us...Teach us......Forgive us....And most of all continue to love us.....xoxo,Patti
Dear Lord we seek your love and guidance in all we do ..WE invite you to journey with us and help us find our direction..We give you praise and ask you to guide our path and direction today a you are the center and now the best direction for us.. Where decisions are needed please guide us..Where uncertainty plagues us please remind us to trust in you and ourselves....ox,Patti
Mother Teresa
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.
[bSlow me down, Lord!
Ease the pounding of my heart
By the quieting of my mind.
Steady my harried pace
With a vision of the eternal reach of time.
Give me,
Amidst the confusions of my day,
The calmness of the everlasting hills.
Break the tensions of my nerves
With the soothing music
Of the singing streams
That live in my memory.
Help me to know
The magical power of sleep,
Teach me the art
Of taking minute vacations
Of slowing down
To look at a flower;
To chat with an old friend
Or make a new one;
To pat a stray dog;
To watch a spider build a web;
To smile at a child;
Or to read a few lines from a good book.
Remind me each day
That the race is not always to the swift;
That there is more to life
Than increasing its speed.
Let me look upward
Into the branches of the towering oak
And know that it grew great and strong
Because it grew slowly and well.
Slow me down, Lord,
And inspire me to send my roots deep
Into the soil of life's enduring values
That I may grow toward the stars
Of my greater destiny.
Bruce Barton
Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance
Wilferd A. Peterson.
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Make Me Strong in Spirit
Make me strong in spirit,
Courageous in action,
Gentle of heart,
Let me act in wisdom,
Conquer my fear and doubt,
Discover my own hidden gifts,
Meet others with compassion,
Be a source of healing energies,
And face each day with hope and joy.
- A. Wilwroot
The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in ones life.
-- Dalai Lama
Never fear shadows. They simply mean there's a light somewhere nearby. eb white charlottes web
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O Lord, help me to understand
that You ain't going to let nothing
come my way that You and me
together can't handle.
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Sunlight filtering in my window ---
Chasing the night shadows away ---
The dawning of a new day.
A day in which I may enjoy to the fullest
Gods splendor in creation ---
How marvelous are His works!
The calming breeze
Blowing upon my face ---
The peaceful sounds
Of the ocean waves lapping against the shore.
The beauty of a mountaintop ---
Looking out over endless expansion of earth and sky.
A brighter horizon ---
Oh, what a glorious day it is!
For my God has thus made it for me to behold
The wonders of His hand ---
CROWNING TOUCHES of His everlasting love.
© 1973 Dorothy Womack
In This Home
We BELIEVE in living deeply,
Laughing often and loving always.
We BELIEVE we were brought together
To support and care for each other.
We BELIEVE in celebrating together--
Our faith, our heritage, our traditions.
We BELIEVE that everyone's feelings count,
And that the uniqueness of each of us
Strengthens all of us.
We BELIEVE
In the power of forgiveness to heal
And the power of love
To carry us through.
We BELIEVE in one another,
In this family,
IN THIS HOME.
On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him. -buddha
-Author Unknown
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
-Proverbs 17:22
We ask you to restore faith where faith is weak
We ask you to restore hope where hope is weak
Lord please help us and guide us
Lord please bring comfort where there is pain,
courage where there is fear,
hope where there is despair,
acceptance when the end is near,
and a touch gentle with tenderness, patience, and love
We pray for our Doctor's,Nurses and caregivers..
Oh my God,
teach me to receive the sick in Your Name.
Give to my efforts success
for the glory of Your Holy Name.
It is Your work, without You I can not succeed.
Grant that the sick You have placed
in my care may be blessed,
and not any one be lost
because of neglect on my part.
Help me to overcome every temporal weakness,
and strengthen in me whatever will enable me to
bring joy to the lives of those I serve.
Give me grace for the sake of Your sick ones
and of those lives that will be influenced by them.
Amen
We can do no great things, only small things with great love
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~Mother Theresa A special dedication for Mother Teresa . . .
one of the most well known nurses of our time.
A humanitarian - a saint.
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Lao-tzu
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Special prayers for Tasha and her son Chystian/b]
Dear Lord, Good Shepherd, You heal the sick and the needy. I give you all those parts of my body which have suffered from illness. You know what it is like to endure pain. Look kindly on me today and heal me. Restore me to strenght of soul and body. Give Your gift of wisdom to my physician that he/she may may be guided by the Holy Spirit in all he/she does. Bless my nurses so that their hands will become Your hands as they touch me. Bless, too, my medication. O Jesus, grant us all Your healing grace of love and peace. AMEN --
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." Saint Exupery
Special prayers for Margaret as she prepares for surgery tomorrow.....
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Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
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Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
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*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister..
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
The unknown is terrifying,
responsibility is overwhelming,
the untapped anger cannot be borne.
Hear our cry, O God of love,
for all so trapped in fear.
Open our hearts to trust
your presence to guide us
in the unknown places;
teach us to know
you will support us in all
that we undertake;
free us to share with you
the rage within, knowing
you will never desert us.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
May we discover through pain and torment,
the strength to live with grace and humor.
May we discover through doubt and anguish,
the strength to live with dignity and holiness.
May we discover through suffering and fear,
the strength to move toward healing.
May it come to pass that we be restored to health and to vigor.
May Life grant us wellness of body, spirit, and mind.
And if this cannot be so, may we find in this transformation and passage
moments of meaning, opportunities for love
and the deep and gracious calm that comes
when we allow ourselves to move on.
Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro
With Every Breath I Take Today
With every breath I take today,
I vow to be awake;
And every step I take,
I vow to take with a grateful heart--
So I may see with eyes of love
into the hearts of all I meet,
To ease their burden when I can
And touch them with a smile of peace.
Blue Iris Sangha
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Todays prayers are offered for Pam and her mom Jeanette, Eric Hanson,Andie and her daughter...,Marissa and her family and TASHA AND Crystian and all of the women here and their families...The family of Terri Schiavo and Pope John Paul...xoxo,Peace,love and great light to all...xoxo,Patti
I Am There
Do you need Me?
I am there.
You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by.
You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice.
You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands.
I am at work, though you do not understand My ways.
I am at work, though you do not recognize My works.
I am not strange visions. I am not mysteries.
Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith.
Yet I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer.
When you need Me, I am there.
Even if you deny Me, I am there.
Even when you feel most alone, I am there.
Even in your fears, I am there.
Even in your pain, I am there.
I am there when you pray and when you do not pray.
I am in you, and you are in Me.
Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in your mind are the mists of yours and mine.
Yet only with your mind can you know Me and experience Me.
Empty your heart of empty fears.
When you get yourself out of the way, I am there.
You can of yourself do nothing, but I can do all.
And I am in all.
Though you may not see the good, good is there, for I am there.
I am there because I have to be, because I am.
Only in Me does the world have meaning; only out of Me does the world take form; only because of Me does the world go forward.
I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded.
I am the love that is the laws fulfilling. I am assurance. I am peace. I am oneness. I am the law that you can live by. I am the love that you can cling to. I am your assurance. I am your peace. I am one with you. I am.
Though you fail to find Me, I do not fail you.
Though your faith in Me is unsure, My faith in you never wavers, because I know you, because I love you.
Beloved, I am there.
James Dillet Freeman
Thank you....Lord..In the words of Emerson we thank you this morning.....
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
ralph waldo emerson - 1803-1882
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the infinite peace to you.
adapted from - ancient gaelic runes
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
The unknown is terrifying,
responsibility is overwhelming,
the untapped anger cannot be borne.
Hear our cry, O God of love,
for all so trapped in fear.
Open our hearts to trust
your presence to guide us
in the unknown places;
teach us to know
you will support us in all
that we undertake;
free us to share with you
the rage within, knowing
you will never desert us.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
May we discover through pain and torment,
the strength to live with grace and humor.
May we discover through doubt and anguish,
the strength to live with dignity and holiness.
May we discover through suffering and fear,
the strength to move toward healing.
May it come to pass that we be restored to health and to vigor.
May Life grant us wellness of body, spirit, and mind.
And if this cannot be so, may we find in this transformation and passage
moments of meaning, opportunities for love
and the deep and gracious calm that comes
when we allow ourselves to move on.
Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro
With Every Breath I Take Today
With every breath I take today,
I vow to be awake;
And every step I take,
I vow to take with a grateful heart--
So I may see with eyes of love
into the hearts of all I meet,
To ease their burden when I can
And touch them with a smile of peace.
Blue Iris Sangha
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Most merciful God,
bless all who have suffered trauma
in their lives.
Support them with love
during their time of shock.
Grace them with peace
as they wrestle with the challenges
of each day.
Sustain them in hope
as they prepare for the days ahead.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson |
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
The little plans I tried to carry
Have failed
O' Dear God.
But, I will not sorrow
I will pause a little while
And try again tomorrow.
Anushree Karnani
O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace, help me in all things to rely upon your holy will. In every hour of the day reveal your will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to throughout the day with peace of soul and with firm conviction that your will governs all. In all my deeds and words, guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by you. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing others. Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will, teach me to pray. And you, yourself, pray in me. Amen.
- St. Philaret of Moscow
Christian, Eastern Orthodox
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May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, superficial relationships, so that you will live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people so that you will work for justice, equality and peace.
May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war, so that you will reach out your hand to comfort them and change their pain into joy.
And may God bless you with the foolishness to think that you can make a difference in the world, so that you will do the things which others tell you cannot be done.
Author Unknown
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A Prayer
by Max Ehrmann
Let me do my work each day; and if the darkened hours of despair
overcome me, may I not forget the strength that comforted me
in the desolation of other times.
May I still remember the bright hours that found me walking over
the silent hills of my childhood, or dreaming on the margin of a quiet
river, when a light glowed within me, and I promised my early God
to have courage amid the tempests of the changing years.
Spare me from bitterness and from the sharp passions of unguarded
moments. May I not forget that poverty and riches are of the spirit.
Though the world knows me not, may my thoughts and actions be
such as shall keep me friendly with myself.
Lift up my eyes from the earth, and let me not forget the uses of the
stars. Forbid that I should judge others lest I condemn myself.
Let me not follow the clamor of the world, but walk calmly in my
path.
Give me a few friends who will love me for what I am; and keep ever
burning before my vagrant steps the kindly light of hope.
And though age and infirmity overtake me, and I come not within
sight of the castle of my dreams, teach me still to be thankful for
life, and for time's olden memories that are good and sweet; and
may the evening's twilight find me gentle still.
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Jackie Deshannon - Put A Little Love In Your Heart Lyrics
Think of your fellow man
lend him a helping hand
put a little love in your heart.
You see it's getting late
oh please don't hesitate
put a little love in your heart.
And the world will be a better place
and the world will be a better place
for you and me
you just wait and see
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A Vow for Health & Joy
I vow to offer joy
to one person in the morning
and to help relieve the grief
of one person in the afternoon.
I vow to live simply and sanely,
content with just a few possessions,
and to keep my body healthy.
I vow to let go
of all worries and anxiety
in order to be light and free.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Do more than belong: participate.
Do more than care: help.
Do more than believe: practice.
Do more than be fair: be kind.
Do more than forgive: forget.
Do more than dream: work.
William Arthur Ward
Dear God, thank You for this day, thank You for allowing me to see it. Lord, I thank You for life. Praying for peace....Praying for those who are suffering...May those who grieve be comforted and gain peace through the Light within them....Lord, make us all instruments of thy peace....A prayer of warmth and caring for all those feeling alone and scared.... I thank you for my family and friends and this wonderful board...xoxo,Patti
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Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings. Thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as
long as possible. Thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind.
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising. Thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.
Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned, tempers are short, and my children are so loud. Thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced. Thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.
Even though the routine of my job often is monotonous. Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest. Thank you, Lord, for life.
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"When we walk to the edge of all the light we have,
and take the step into the darkness of the unknown,
we must believe that one of two things will happen;
there will be something solid for us to stand on.....
or we will be taught to fly."
Patrick Overton
For those who suffer,
and those who cry this day,
give them repose, Lord;
a pause in their burdens.
Let there be minutes
where they experience peace,
not of man
but of angels.
Love them, Lord,
when others cannot.
Hold them, Lord,
when we fail with human arms.
Hear their prayers
and give them the ability to hear You back
in whatever language they best understand.
Margaret A. Davidson
Somewhere, out at the edges, the night
Is turning and the waves of darkness
Begin to brighten the shore of dawn.
The heavy dark falls back to earth
And the freed air goes wild with light,
The heart fills with fresh, bright breath
And thoughts stir to give birth to colour.
I arise today
In the name of Silence
Womb of the Word,
In the name of Stillness
Home of Belonging,
In the name of the Solitude
Of the Soul and the Earth.
I arise today
Blessed by all things,
Wings of breath,
Delight of eyes,
Wonder of whisper,
Intimacy of touch,
Eternity of soul,
Urgency of thought,
Miracle of health,
Embrace of God.
May I live this day
Compassionate of heart,
Gentle in word,
Gracious in awareness,
Courageous in thought,
Generous in love.
--John O'Donohue, "Anam Cara"
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Dear Lord Thank you for this day..As we open our eyes this day help us to focus on the important matters...Let us not waste precious time..Help us to see the beauty that surrounds us... ..Please walk with us ..guide us.....we need direction...You are our compass .. ....we need your vision...ours gets clouded at times..........Protect us...We often get caught up in our fears.....Enlighten us......Inspire us...Teach us......Forgive us....And most of all continue to love us.....xoxo,Patti
Dear Lord we seek your love and guidance in all we do ..WE invite you to journey with us and help us find our direction..We give you praise and ask you to guide our path and direction today a you are the center and now the best direction for us.. Where decisions are needed please guide us..Where uncertainty plagues us please remind us to trust in you and ourselves....ox,Patti
Mother Teresa
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.
[bSlow me down, Lord!
Ease the pounding of my heart
By the quieting of my mind.
Steady my harried pace
With a vision of the eternal reach of time.
Give me,
Amidst the confusions of my day,
The calmness of the everlasting hills.
Break the tensions of my nerves
With the soothing music
Of the singing streams
That live in my memory.
Help me to know
The magical power of sleep,
Teach me the art
Of taking minute vacations
Of slowing down
To look at a flower;
To chat with an old friend
Or make a new one;
To pat a stray dog;
To watch a spider build a web;
To smile at a child;
Or to read a few lines from a good book.
Remind me each day
That the race is not always to the swift;
That there is more to life
Than increasing its speed.
Let me look upward
Into the branches of the towering oak
And know that it grew great and strong
Because it grew slowly and well.
Slow me down, Lord,
And inspire me to send my roots deep
Into the soil of life's enduring values
That I may grow toward the stars
Of my greater destiny.
Bruce Barton
Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance
Wilferd A. Peterson.
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Make Me Strong in Spirit
Make me strong in spirit,
Courageous in action,
Gentle of heart,
Let me act in wisdom,
Conquer my fear and doubt,
Discover my own hidden gifts,
Meet others with compassion,
Be a source of healing energies,
And face each day with hope and joy.
- A. Wilwroot
The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in ones life.
-- Dalai Lama
Never fear shadows. They simply mean there's a light somewhere nearby. eb white charlottes web
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O Lord, help me to understand
that You ain't going to let nothing
come my way that You and me
together can't handle.
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Sunlight filtering in my window ---
Chasing the night shadows away ---
The dawning of a new day.
A day in which I may enjoy to the fullest
Gods splendor in creation ---
How marvelous are His works!
The calming breeze
Blowing upon my face ---
The peaceful sounds
Of the ocean waves lapping against the shore.
The beauty of a mountaintop ---
Looking out over endless expansion of earth and sky.
A brighter horizon ---
Oh, what a glorious day it is!
For my God has thus made it for me to behold
The wonders of His hand ---
CROWNING TOUCHES of His everlasting love.
© 1973 Dorothy Womack
In This Home
We BELIEVE in living deeply,
Laughing often and loving always.
We BELIEVE we were brought together
To support and care for each other.
We BELIEVE in celebrating together--
Our faith, our heritage, our traditions.
We BELIEVE that everyone's feelings count,
And that the uniqueness of each of us
Strengthens all of us.
We BELIEVE
In the power of forgiveness to heal
And the power of love
To carry us through.
We BELIEVE in one another,
In this family,
IN THIS HOME.
On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him. -buddha
-Author Unknown
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
-Proverbs 17:22
We ask you to restore faith where faith is weak
We ask you to restore hope where hope is weak
Lord please help us and guide us
Lord please bring comfort where there is pain,
courage where there is fear,
hope where there is despair,
acceptance when the end is near,
and a touch gentle with tenderness, patience, and love
We pray for our Doctor's,Nurses and caregivers..
Oh my God,
teach me to receive the sick in Your Name.
Give to my efforts success
for the glory of Your Holy Name.
It is Your work, without You I can not succeed.
Grant that the sick You have placed
in my care may be blessed,
and not any one be lost
because of neglect on my part.
Help me to overcome every temporal weakness,
and strengthen in me whatever will enable me to
bring joy to the lives of those I serve.
Give me grace for the sake of Your sick ones
and of those lives that will be influenced by them.
Amen
We can do no great things, only small things with great love
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~Mother Theresa A special dedication for Mother Teresa . . .
one of the most well known nurses of our time.
A humanitarian - a saint.
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Lao-tzu
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Special prayers for Tasha and her son Chystian/b]
Dear Lord, Good Shepherd, You heal the sick and the needy. I give you all those parts of my body which have suffered from illness. You know what it is like to endure pain. Look kindly on me today and heal me. Restore me to strenght of soul and body. Give Your gift of wisdom to my physician that he/she may may be guided by the Holy Spirit in all he/she does. Bless my nurses so that their hands will become Your hands as they touch me. Bless, too, my medication. O Jesus, grant us all Your healing grace of love and peace. AMEN --
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." Saint Exupery
Special prayers for Margaret as she prepares for surgery tomorrow.....
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
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Flash,
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Rosemary and her daughters,
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Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
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Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
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Todays prayers are offered for Pam and her mom Jeanette, Eric Hanson,Andie and her daughter...,Marissa and her family..TASHA AND her son Crystian... The family of Terri Schiavo and Pope John ...Paul...For the women and men of this wonderful board and for anyone in special need today..where ever you may be .... xoxo,Peace,love and great light to all...xoxo,Patti
Lord, behold our family here assembled.
We thank you for this place in which we dwell,
for the love that unites us,
for the peace accorded to us this day,
for the hope with which we expect the morrow;
for the health, the work, the food and the bright skies
that make our lives delightful;
for our friends in all parts of the earth. Amen.
- Robert Louis Stevenson
Make Me Strong in Spirit
Make me strong in spirit,
Courageous in action,
Gentle of heart,
Let me act in wisdom,
Conquer my fear and doubt,
Discover my own hidden gifts,
Meet others with compassion,
Be a source of healing energies,
And face each day with hope and joy.
- A. Wilwrot
Life is to be lived to its fullest so that death is just another chapter. Memories of our lives, our works and our deeds will continue in others.
---Rosa Parks
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. ~Buddha~
v The greatest prayer is patience. ~Buddha~
v The best way to know God is to love many things. ~Vincent van Gogh~
My soul takes refuge in the shadow of Your wings. Close to You is where I want to be. You are my strength. You are my God, You are my king. And all I want is what You want for me. ~Rick Founds
Prayer for the Sick
Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over those who sleep.
Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ.
Rest your weary ones.
Bless your dying ones.
Soothe your suffering ones.
Pity your afflicted ones.
Shield your joyous ones.
And for all your love's sake. Amen.
Saint Augustine
Violence never again!
War never again!
Terrorism never again!
In God's name,
may all religions bring upon earth
justice and peace,
forgiveness, life and love!
His Holiness Pope John Paul ii - 01.24.2002
The man capable of greatness of soul will open wide the windows of his mind,
letting the winds blow freely upon it from every portion of the universe
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I Am There
Do you need Me?
I am there.
You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by.
You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice.
You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands.
I am at work, though you do not understand My ways.
I am at work, though you do not recognize My works.
I am not strange visions. I am not mysteries.
Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith.
Yet I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer.
When you need Me, I am there.
Even if you deny Me, I am there.
Even when you feel most alone, I am there.
Even in your fears, I am there.
Even in your pain, I am there.
I am there when you pray and when you do not pray.
I am in you, and you are in Me.
Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in your mind are the mists of yours and mine.
Yet only with your mind can you know Me and experience Me.
Empty your heart of empty fears.
When you get yourself out of the way, I am there.
You can of yourself do nothing, but I can do all.
And I am in all.
Though you may not see the good, good is there, for I am there.
I am there because I have to be, because I am.
Only in Me does the world have meaning; only out of Me does the world take form; only because of Me does the world go forward.
I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded.
I am the love that is the laws fulfilling. I am assurance. I am peace. I am oneness. I am the law that you can live by. I am the love that you can cling to. I am your assurance. I am your peace. I am one with you. I am.
Though you fail to find Me, I do not fail you.
Though your faith in Me is unsure, My faith in you never wavers, because I know you, because I love you.
Beloved, I am there.
James Dillet Freeman
Thank you....Lord..In the words of Emerson we thank you this morning.....
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
ralph waldo emerson - 1803-1882
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the infinite peace to you.
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Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
The unknown is terrifying,
responsibility is overwhelming,
the untapped anger cannot be borne.
Hear our cry, O God of love,
for all so trapped in fear.
Open our hearts to trust
your presence to guide us
in the unknown places;
teach us to know
you will support us in all
that we undertake;
free us to share with you
the rage within, knowing
you will never desert us.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
May we discover through pain and torment,
the strength to live with grace and humor.
May we discover through doubt and anguish,
the strength to live with dignity and holiness.
May we discover through suffering and fear,
the strength to move toward healing.
May it come to pass that we be restored to health and to vigor.
May Life grant us wellness of body, spirit, and mind.
And if this cannot be so, may we find in this transformation and passage
moments of meaning, opportunities for love
and the deep and gracious calm that comes
when we allow ourselves to move on.
Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro
With Every Breath I Take Today
With every breath I take today,
I vow to be awake;
And every step I take,
I vow to take with a grateful heart--
So I may see with eyes of love
into the hearts of all I meet,
To ease their burden when I can
And touch them with a smile of peace.
Blue Iris Sangha
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Most merciful God,
bless all who have suffered trauma
in their lives.
Support them with love
during their time of shock.
Grace them with peace
as they wrestle with the challenges
of each day.
Sustain them in hope
as they prepare for the days ahead.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson |
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
The little plans I tried to carry
Have failed
O' Dear God.
But, I will not sorrow
I will pause a little while
And try again tomorrow.
Anushree Karnani
O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace, help me in all things to rely upon your holy will. In every hour of the day reveal your will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to throughout the day with peace of soul and with firm conviction that your will governs all. In all my deeds and words, guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by you. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing others. Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will, teach me to pray. And you, yourself, pray in me. Amen.
- St. Philaret of Moscow
Christian, Eastern Orthodox
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May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, superficial relationships, so that you will live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people so that you will work for justice, equality and peace.
May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war, so that you will reach out your hand to comfort them and change their pain into joy.
And may God bless you with the foolishness to think that you can make a difference in the world, so that you will do the things which others tell you cannot be done.
Author Unknown
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A Prayer
by Max Ehrmann
Let me do my work each day; and if the darkened hours of despair
overcome me, may I not forget the strength that comforted me
in the desolation of other times.
May I still remember the bright hours that found me walking over
the silent hills of my childhood, or dreaming on the margin of a quiet
river, when a light glowed within me, and I promised my early God
to have courage amid the tempests of the changing years.
Spare me from bitterness and from the sharp passions of unguarded
moments. May I not forget that poverty and riches are of the spirit.
Though the world knows me not, may my thoughts and actions be
such as shall keep me friendly with myself.
Lift up my eyes from the earth, and let me not forget the uses of the
stars. Forbid that I should judge others lest I condemn myself.
Let me not follow the clamor of the world, but walk calmly in my
path.
Give me a few friends who will love me for what I am; and keep ever
burning before my vagrant steps the kindly light of hope.
And though age and infirmity overtake me, and I come not within
sight of the castle of my dreams, teach me still to be thankful for
life, and for time's olden memories that are good and sweet; and
may the evening's twilight find me gentle still.
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Jackie Deshannon - Put A Little Love In Your Heart Lyrics
Think of your fellow man
lend him a helping hand
put a little love in your heart.
You see it's getting late
oh please don't hesitate
put a little love in your heart.
And the world will be a better place
and the world will be a better place
for you and me
you just wait and see
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A Vow for Health & Joy
I vow to offer joy
to one person in the morning
and to help relieve the grief
of one person in the afternoon.
I vow to live simply and sanely,
content with just a few possessions,
and to keep my body healthy.
I vow to let go
of all worries and anxiety
in order to be light and free.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Do more than belong: participate.
Do more than care: help.
Do more than believe: practice.
Do more than be fair: be kind.
Do more than forgive: forget.
Do more than dream: work.
William Arthur Ward
Dear God, thank You for this day, thank You for allowing me to see it. Lord, I thank You for life. Praying for peace....Praying for those who are suffering...May those who grieve be comforted and gain peace through the Light within them....Lord, make us all instruments of thy peace....A prayer of warmth and caring for all those feeling alone and scared.... I thank you for my family and friends and this wonderful board...xoxo,Patti
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Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings. Thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as
long as possible. Thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind.
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising. Thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.
Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned, tempers are short, and my children are so loud. Thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced. Thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.
Even though the routine of my job often is monotonous. Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest. Thank you, Lord, for life.
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"When we walk to the edge of all the light we have,
and take the step into the darkness of the unknown,
we must believe that one of two things will happen;
there will be something solid for us to stand on.....
or we will be taught to fly."
Patrick Overton
For those who suffer,
and those who cry this day,
give them repose, Lord;
a pause in their burdens.
Let there be minutes
where they experience peace,
not of man
but of angels.
Love them, Lord,
when others cannot.
Hold them, Lord,
when we fail with human arms.
Hear their prayers
and give them the ability to hear You back
in whatever language they best understand.
Margaret A. Davidson
Somewhere, out at the edges, the night
Is turning and the waves of darkness
Begin to brighten the shore of dawn.
The heavy dark falls back to earth
And the freed air goes wild with light,
The heart fills with fresh, bright breath
And thoughts stir to give birth to colour.
I arise today
In the name of Silence
Womb of the Word,
In the name of Stillness
Home of Belonging,
In the name of the Solitude
Of the Soul and the Earth.
I arise today
Blessed by all things,
Wings of breath,
Delight of eyes,
Wonder of whisper,
Intimacy of touch,
Eternity of soul,
Urgency of thought,
Miracle of health,
Embrace of God.
May I live this day
Compassionate of heart,
Gentle in word,
Gracious in awareness,
Courageous in thought,
Generous in love.
--John O'Donohue, "Anam Cara"
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Dear Lord Thank you for this day..As we open our eyes this day help us to focus on the important matters...Let us not waste precious time..Help us to see the beauty that surrounds us... ..Please walk with us ..guide us.....we need direction...You are our compass .. ....we need your vision...ours gets clouded at times..........Protect us...We often get caught up in our fears.....Enlighten us......Inspire us...Teach us......Forgive us....And most of all continue to love us.....xoxo,Patti
Dear Lord we seek your love and guidance in all we do ..WE invite you to journey with us and help us find our direction..We give you praise and ask you to guide our path and direction today a you are the center and now the best direction for us.. Where decisions are needed please guide us..Where uncertainty plagues us please remind us to trust in you and ourselves....ox,Patti
Mother Teresa
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.
[bSlow me down, Lord!
Ease the pounding of my heart
By the quieting of my mind.
Steady my harried pace
With a vision of the eternal reach of time.
Give me,
Amidst the confusions of my day,
The calmness of the everlasting hills.
Break the tensions of my nerves
With the soothing music
Of the singing streams
That live in my memory.
Help me to know
The magical power of sleep,
Teach me the art
Of taking minute vacations
Of slowing down
To look at a flower;
To chat with an old friend
Or make a new one;
To pat a stray dog;
To watch a spider build a web;
To smile at a child;
Or to read a few lines from a good book.
Remind me each day
That the race is not always to the swift;
That there is more to life
Than increasing its speed.
Let me look upward
Into the branches of the towering oak
And know that it grew great and strong
Because it grew slowly and well.
Slow me down, Lord,
And inspire me to send my roots deep
Into the soil of life's enduring values
That I may grow toward the stars
Of my greater destiny.
Bruce Barton
Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance
Wilferd A. Peterson.
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Make Me Strong in Spirit
Make me strong in spirit,
Courageous in action,
Gentle of heart,
Let me act in wisdom,
Conquer my fear and doubt,
Discover my own hidden gifts,
Meet others with compassion,
Be a source of healing energies,
And face each day with hope and joy.
- A. Wilwroot
The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in ones life.
-- Dalai Lama
Never fear shadows. They simply mean there's a light somewhere nearby. eb white charlottes web
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O Lord, help me to understand
that You ain't going to let nothing
come my way that You and me
together can't handle.
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Sunlight filtering in my window ---
Chasing the night shadows away ---
The dawning of a new day.
A day in which I may enjoy to the fullest
Gods splendor in creation ---
How marvelous are His works!
The calming breeze
Blowing upon my face ---
The peaceful sounds
Of the ocean waves lapping against the shore.
The beauty of a mountaintop ---
Looking out over endless expansion of earth and sky.
A brighter horizon ---
Oh, what a glorious day it is!
For my God has thus made it for me to behold
The wonders of His hand ---
CROWNING TOUCHES of His everlasting love.
© 1973 Dorothy Womack
In This Home
We BELIEVE in living deeply,
Laughing often and loving always.
We BELIEVE we were brought together
To support and care for each other.
We BELIEVE in celebrating together--
Our faith, our heritage, our traditions.
We BELIEVE that everyone's feelings count,
And that the uniqueness of each of us
Strengthens all of us.
We BELIEVE
In the power of forgiveness to heal
And the power of love
To carry us through.
We BELIEVE in one another,
In this family,
IN THIS HOME.
On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him. -buddha
-Author Unknown
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
-Proverbs 17:22
We ask you to restore faith where faith is weak
We ask you to restore hope where hope is weak
Lord please help us and guide us
Lord please bring comfort where there is pain,
courage where there is fear,
hope where there is despair,
acceptance when the end is near,
and a touch gentle with tenderness, patience, and love
We pray for our Doctor's,Nurses and caregivers..
Oh my God,
teach me to receive the sick in Your Name.
Give to my efforts success
for the glory of Your Holy Name.
It is Your work, without You I can not succeed.
Grant that the sick You have placed
in my care may be blessed,
and not any one be lost
because of neglect on my part.
Help me to overcome every temporal weakness,
and strengthen in me whatever will enable me to
bring joy to the lives of those I serve.
Give me grace for the sake of Your sick ones
and of those lives that will be influenced by them.
Amen
We can do no great things, only small things with great love
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~Mother Theresa A special dedication for Mother Teresa . . .
one of the most well known nurses of our time.
A humanitarian - a saint.
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Special prayers for Tasha and her son Chystian/b]
Dear Lord, Good Shepherd, You heal the sick and the needy. I give you all those parts of my body which have suffered from illness. You know what it is like to endure pain. Look kindly on me today and heal me. Restore me to strenght of soul and body. Give Your gift of wisdom to my physician that he/she may may be guided by the Holy Spirit in all he/she does. Bless my nurses so that their hands will become Your hands as they touch me. Bless, too, my medication. O Jesus, grant us all Your healing grace of love and peace. AMEN --
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." Saint Exupery
Special prayers for Margaret as she prepares for surgery tomorrow.....
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
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Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
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Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. -
Todays prayers are offered for Pam and her mom Jeanette,Kathy 2004 and her mom, Eric Hanson,Andie and her daughter...,Marissa and her family..TASHA AND her son Crystian... The family of Terri Schiavo and Pope John ...Paul...For the women and men of this wonderful board and for anyone in special need today..where ever you may be .... xoxo,Peace,love and great light to all...xoxo,Patti
In our Home
We encourage one another,
We build one another up,
We are at peace with each other,
We seek to do good,
We rejoice,
We give thanks,
We pray constantly,
In our Home.
adapted from
1 Thess. 5:11, 13, 15-18-In Our Home
Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR
Earth Teach Me to Remember !
Earth teach me stillness
as the grasses are stilled with light.
Earth teach me suffering
as old stones suffer with memory.
Earth teach me humility
as blossoms are humble with beginning.
Earth Teach me caring
as the mother who secures her young.
Earth teach me courage
as the tree which stands alone.
Earth teach me limitation
as the ant which crawls on the ground.
Earth teach me freedom
as the eagle which soars in the sky.
Earth teach me resignation
as the leaves which die in the fall.
Earth teach me regeneration
as the seed which rises in the spring.
Earth teach me to forget myself
as melted snow forgets its life.
Earth teach me to remember kindness
as dry fields weep in the rain.
Ute, A Native North American Prayer
Lord, behold our family here assembled.
We thank you for this place in which we dwell,
for the love that unites us,
for the peace accorded to us this day,
for the hope with which we expect the morrow;
for the health, the work, the food and the bright skies
that make our lives delightful;
for our friends in all parts of the earth. Amen.
- Robert Louis Stevenson
Make Me Strong in Spirit
Make me strong in spirit,
Courageous in action,
Gentle of heart,
Let me act in wisdom,
Conquer my fear and doubt,
Discover my own hidden gifts,
Meet others with compassion,
Be a source of healing energies,
And face each day with hope and joy.
- A. Wilwrot
Life is to be lived to its fullest so that death is just another chapter. Memories of our lives, our works and our deeds will continue in others.
---Rosa Parks
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. ~Buddha~
v The greatest prayer is patience. ~Buddha~
v The best way to know God is to love many things. ~Vincent van Gogh~
My soul takes refuge in the shadow of Your wings. Close to You is where I want to be. You are my strength. You are my God, You are my king. And all I want is what You want for me. ~Rick Founds
Prayer for the Sick
Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over those who sleep.
Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ.
Rest your weary ones.
Bless your dying ones.
Soothe your suffering ones.
Pity your afflicted ones.
Shield your joyous ones.
And for all your love's sake. Amen.
Saint Augustine
Violence never again!
War never again!
Terrorism never again!
In God's name,
may all religions bring upon earth
justice and peace,
forgiveness, life and love!
His Holiness Pope John Paul ii - 01.24.2002
The man capable of greatness of soul will open wide the windows of his mind,
letting the winds blow freely upon it from every portion of the universe
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I Am There
Do you need Me?
I am there.
You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by.
You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice.
You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands.
I am at work, though you do not understand My ways.
I am at work, though you do not recognize My works.
I am not strange visions. I am not mysteries.
Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith.
Yet I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer.
When you need Me, I am there.
Even if you deny Me, I am there.
Even when you feel most alone, I am there.
Even in your fears, I am there.
Even in your pain, I am there.
I am there when you pray and when you do not pray.
I am in you, and you are in Me.
Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in your mind are the mists of yours and mine.
Yet only with your mind can you know Me and experience Me.
Empty your heart of empty fears.
When you get yourself out of the way, I am there.
You can of yourself do nothing, but I can do all.
And I am in all.
Though you may not see the good, good is there, for I am there.
I am there because I have to be, because I am.
Only in Me does the world have meaning; only out of Me does the world take form; only because of Me does the world go forward.
I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded.
I am the love that is the laws fulfilling. I am assurance. I am peace. I am oneness. I am the law that you can live by. I am the love that you can cling to. I am your assurance. I am your peace. I am one with you. I am.
Though you fail to find Me, I do not fail you.
Though your faith in Me is unsure, My faith in you never wavers, because I know you, because I love you.
Beloved, I am there.
James Dillet Freeman
Thank you....Lord..In the words of Emerson we thank you this morning.....
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
ralph waldo emerson - 1803-1882
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the infinite peace to you.
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Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
The unknown is terrifying,
responsibility is overwhelming,
the untapped anger cannot be borne.
Hear our cry, O God of love,
for all so trapped in fear.
Open our hearts to trust
your presence to guide us
in the unknown places;
teach us to know
you will support us in all
that we undertake;
free us to share with you
the rage within, knowing
you will never desert us.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
May we discover through pain and torment,
the strength to live with grace and humor.
May we discover through doubt and anguish,
the strength to live with dignity and holiness.
May we discover through suffering and fear,
the strength to move toward healing.
May it come to pass that we be restored to health and to vigor.
May Life grant us wellness of body, spirit, and mind.
And if this cannot be so, may we find in this transformation and passage
moments of meaning, opportunities for love
and the deep and gracious calm that comes
when we allow ourselves to move on.
Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro
With Every Breath I Take Today
With every breath I take today,
I vow to be awake;
And every step I take,
I vow to take with a grateful heart--
So I may see with eyes of love
into the hearts of all I meet,
To ease their burden when I can
And touch them with a smile of peace.
Blue Iris Sangha
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Most merciful God,
bless all who have suffered trauma
in their lives.
Support them with love
during their time of shock.
Grace them with peace
as they wrestle with the challenges
of each day.
Sustain them in hope
as they prepare for the days ahead.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson |
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
The little plans I tried to carry
Have failed
O' Dear God.
But, I will not sorrow
I will pause a little while
And try again tomorrow.
Anushree Karnani
O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace, help me in all things to rely upon your holy will. In every hour of the day reveal your will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to throughout the day with peace of soul and with firm conviction that your will governs all. In all my deeds and words, guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by you. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing others. Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will, teach me to pray. And you, yourself, pray in me. Amen.
- St. Philaret of Moscow
Christian, Eastern Orthodox
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May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, superficial relationships, so that you will live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people so that you will work for justice, equality and peace.
May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war, so that you will reach out your hand to comfort them and change their pain into joy.
And may God bless you with the foolishness to think that you can make a difference in the world, so that you will do the things which others tell you cannot be done.
Author Unknown
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A Prayer
by Max Ehrmann
Let me do my work each day; and if the darkened hours of despair
overcome me, may I not forget the strength that comforted me
in the desolation of other times.
May I still remember the bright hours that found me walking over
the silent hills of my childhood, or dreaming on the margin of a quiet
river, when a light glowed within me, and I promised my early God
to have courage amid the tempests of the changing years.
Spare me from bitterness and from the sharp passions of unguarded
moments. May I not forget that poverty and riches are of the spirit.
Though the world knows me not, may my thoughts and actions be
such as shall keep me friendly with myself.
Lift up my eyes from the earth, and let me not forget the uses of the
stars. Forbid that I should judge others lest I condemn myself.
Let me not follow the clamor of the world, but walk calmly in my
path.
Give me a few friends who will love me for what I am; and keep ever
burning before my vagrant steps the kindly light of hope.
And though age and infirmity overtake me, and I come not within
sight of the castle of my dreams, teach me still to be thankful for
life, and for time's olden memories that are good and sweet; and
may the evening's twilight find me gentle still.
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Jackie Deshannon - Put A Little Love In Your Heart Lyrics
Think of your fellow man
lend him a helping hand
put a little love in your heart.
You see it's getting late
oh please don't hesitate
put a little love in your heart.
And the world will be a better place
and the world will be a better place
for you and me
you just wait and see
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A Vow for Health & Joy
I vow to offer joy
to one person in the morning
and to help relieve the grief
of one person in the afternoon.
I vow to live simply and sanely,
content with just a few possessions,
and to keep my body healthy.
I vow to let go
of all worries and anxiety
in order to be light and free.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Do more than belong: participate.
Do more than care: help.
Do more than believe: practice.
Do more than be fair: be kind.
Do more than forgive: forget.
Do more than dream: work.
William Arthur Ward
Dear God, thank You for this day, thank You for allowing me to see it. Lord, I thank You for life. Praying for peace....Praying for those who are suffering...May those who grieve be comforted and gain peace through the Light within them....Lord, make us all instruments of thy peace....A prayer of warmth and caring for all those feeling alone and scared.... I thank you for my family and friends and this wonderful board...xoxo,Patti
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Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings. Thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as
long as possible. Thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind.
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising. Thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.
Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned, tempers are short, and my children are so loud. Thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced. Thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.
Even though the routine of my job often is monotonous. Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest. Thank you, Lord, for life.
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"When we walk to the edge of all the light we have,
and take the step into the darkness of the unknown,
we must believe that one of two things will happen;
there will be something solid for us to stand on.....
or we will be taught to fly."
Patrick Overton
For those who suffer,
and those who cry this day,
give them repose, Lord;
a pause in their burdens.
Let there be minutes
where they experience peace,
not of man
but of angels.
Love them, Lord,
when others cannot.
Hold them, Lord,
when we fail with human arms.
Hear their prayers
and give them the ability to hear You back
in whatever language they best understand.
Margaret A. Davidson
Somewhere, out at the edges, the night
Is turning and the waves of darkness
Begin to brighten the shore of dawn.
The heavy dark falls back to earth
And the freed air goes wild with light,
The heart fills with fresh, bright breath
And thoughts stir to give birth to colour.
I arise today
In the name of Silence
Womb of the Word,
In the name of Stillness
Home of Belonging,
In the name of the Solitude
Of the Soul and the Earth.
I arise today
Blessed by all things,
Wings of breath,
Delight of eyes,
Wonder of whisper,
Intimacy of touch,
Eternity of soul,
Urgency of thought,
Miracle of health,
Embrace of God.
May I live this day
Compassionate of heart,
Gentle in word,
Gracious in awareness,
Courageous in thought,
Generous in love.
--John O'Donohue, "Anam Cara"
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Dear Lord Thank you for this day..As we open our eyes this day help us to focus on the important matters...Let us not waste precious time..Help us to see the beauty that surrounds us... ..Please walk with us ..guide us.....we need direction...You are our compass .. ....we need your vision...ours gets clouded at times..........Protect us...We often get caught up in our fears.....Enlighten us......Inspire us...Teach us......Forgive us....And most of all continue to love us.....xoxo,Patti
Dear Lord we seek your love and guidance in all we do ..WE invite you to journey with us and help us find our direction..We give you praise and ask you to guide our path and direction today a you are the center and now the best direction for us.. Where decisions are needed please guide us..Where uncertainty plagues us please remind us to trust in you and ourselves....ox,Patti
Mother Teresa
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.
[bSlow me down, Lord!
Ease the pounding of my heart
By the quieting of my mind.
Steady my harried pace
With a vision of the eternal reach of time.
Give me,
Amidst the confusions of my day,
The calmness of the everlasting hills.
Break the tensions of my nerves
With the soothing music
Of the singing streams
That live in my memory.
Help me to know
The magical power of sleep,
Teach me the art
Of taking minute vacations
Of slowing down
To look at a flower;
To chat with an old friend
Or make a new one;
To pat a stray dog;
To watch a spider build a web;
To smile at a child;
Or to read a few lines from a good book.
Remind me each day
That the race is not always to the swift;
That there is more to life
Than increasing its speed.
Let me look upward
Into the branches of the towering oak
And know that it grew great and strong
Because it grew slowly and well.
Slow me down, Lord,
And inspire me to send my roots deep
Into the soil of life's enduring values
That I may grow toward the stars
Of my greater destiny.
Bruce Barton
Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance
Wilferd A. Peterson.
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Make Me Strong in Spirit
Make me strong in spirit,
Courageous in action,
Gentle of heart,
Let me act in wisdom,
Conquer my fear and doubt,
Discover my own hidden gifts,
Meet others with compassion,
Be a source of healing energies,
And face each day with hope and joy.
- A. Wilwroot
The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in ones life.
-- Dalai Lama
Never fear shadows. They simply mean there's a light somewhere nearby. eb white charlottes web
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O Lord, help me to understand
that You ain't going to let nothing
come my way that You and me
together can't handle.
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Sunlight filtering in my window ---
Chasing the night shadows away ---
The dawning of a new day.
A day in which I may enjoy to the fullest
Gods splendor in creation ---
How marvelous are His works!
The calming breeze
Blowing upon my face ---
The peaceful sounds
Of the ocean waves lapping against the shore.
The beauty of a mountaintop ---
Looking out over endless expansion of earth and sky.
A brighter horizon ---
Oh, what a glorious day it is!
For my God has thus made it for me to behold
The wonders of His hand ---
CROWNING TOUCHES of His everlasting love.
© 1973 Dorothy Womack
In This Home
We BELIEVE in living deeply,
Laughing often and loving always.
We BELIEVE we were brought together
To support and care for each other.
We BELIEVE in celebrating together--
Our faith, our heritage, our traditions.
We BELIEVE that everyone's feelings count,
And that the uniqueness of each of us
Strengthens all of us.
We BELIEVE
In the power of forgiveness to heal
And the power of love
To carry us through.
We BELIEVE in one another,
In this family,
IN THIS HOME.
On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him. -buddha
-Author Unknown
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
-Proverbs 17:22
We ask you to restore faith where faith is weak
We ask you to restore hope where hope is weak
Lord please help us and guide us
Lord please bring comfort where there is pain,
courage where there is fear,
hope where there is despair,
acceptance when the end is near,
and a touch gentle with tenderness, patience, and love
We pray for our Doctor's,Nurses and caregivers..
Oh my God,
teach me to receive the sick in Your Name.
Give to my efforts success
for the glory of Your Holy Name.
It is Your work, without You I can not succeed.
Grant that the sick You have placed
in my care may be blessed,
and not any one be lost
because of neglect on my part.
Help me to overcome every temporal weakness,
and strengthen in me whatever will enable me to
bring joy to the lives of those I serve.
Give me grace for the sake of Your sick ones
and of those lives that will be influenced by them.
Amen
We can do no great things, only small things with great love
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~Mother Theresa A special dedication for Mother Teresa . . .
one of the most well known nurses of our time.
A humanitarian - a saint.
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Lao-tzu
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Special prayers for Tasha and her son Chystian/b]
Dear Lord, Good Shepherd, You heal the sick and the needy. I give you all those parts of my body which have suffered from illness. You know what it is like to endure pain. Look kindly on me today and heal me. Restore me to strenght of soul and body. Give Your gift of wisdom to my physician that he/she may may be guided by the Holy Spirit in all he/she does. Bless my nurses so that their hands will become Your hands as they touch me. Bless, too, my medication. O Jesus, grant us all Your healing grace of love and peace. AMEN --
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." Saint Exupery
Special prayers for Margaret as she prepares for surgery tomorrow.....
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Todays prayers are offered for Frances and Tine...
May peace,comfort and ease fill your being as we pray for you today..Hoping and praying for your recovery...Hanging onto hope and the belief of miracles....AS long as there is life there is always hope............... ..Peace,love and light to both of you and to all of my sisters here....xoxo,Patti
"May happiness surround you
during your welcomed stay
And love be forever with you
as you go upon your way".
~Author Unknown~
Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.
(Bible, part 1 Cor 13)
GOD,
I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire.
And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.
Thomas Merton, "Thoughts in Solitude"
God speaks to man - essene gospel of peace
I speak to you.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you when you were born.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first sight.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first word.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first thought.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first love.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first song.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the grass of the meadows.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the trees of the forests.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the valleys and the hills.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the Holy Mountains.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the rain and snow.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the waves of the sea.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the dew of the morning.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the peace of the evening.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the splendour of the sun.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the brilliant stars.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the storm and the clouds.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the thunder and lightening.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the mysterious rainbow.
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you when you are alone
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you through the Wisdom of the Ancients.
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you at the end of time.
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you when you have seen my Angels.
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you throughout Eternity.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you.
Be still
Know I am God.
Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life;
Rather look to them with full hope that as they arise,
God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely
through all things;
And when you cannot stand it, God will carry you
in His arms.
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
The same everlasting Father who cares for you today
will take care of you today and every day.
He will either shield you from suffering or will give you
unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace and put aside all anxious thoughts and
imaginations.
St. Francis de Sales
Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR
In our Home
We encourage one another,
We build one another up,
We are at peace with each other,
We seek to do good,
We rejoice,
We give thanks,
We pray constantly,
In our Home.
adapted from
1 Thess. 5:11, 13, 15-18
My soul takes refuge in the shadow of Your wings. Close to You is where I want to be. You are my strength. You are my God, You are my king. And all I want is what You want for me. ~Rick Founds
In our Home
We encourage one another,
We build one another up,
We are at peace with each other,
We seek to do good,
We rejoice,
We give thanks,
We pray constantly,
In our Home.
adapted from
1 Thess. 5:11, 13, 15-18-In Our Home
Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR
Earth Teach Me to Remember !
Earth teach me stillness
as the grasses are stilled with light.
Earth teach me suffering
as old stones suffer with memory.
Earth teach me humility
as blossoms are humble with beginning.
Earth Teach me caring
as the mother who secures her young.
Earth teach me courage
as the tree which stands alone.
Earth teach me limitation
as the ant which crawls on the ground.
Earth teach me freedom
as the eagle which soars in the sky.
Earth teach me resignation
as the leaves which die in the fall.
Earth teach me regeneration
as the seed which rises in the spring.
Earth teach me to forget myself
as melted snow forgets its life.
Earth teach me to remember kindness
as dry fields weep in the rain.
Ute, A Native North American Prayer
Lord, behold our family here assembled.
We thank you for this place in which we dwell,
for the love that unites us,
for the peace accorded to us this day,
for the hope with which we expect the morrow;
for the health, the work, the food and the bright skies
that make our lives delightful;
for our friends in all parts of the earth. Amen.
- Robert Louis Stevenson
Make Me Strong in Spirit
Make me strong in spirit,
Courageous in action,
Gentle of heart,
Let me act in wisdom,
Conquer my fear and doubt,
Discover my own hidden gifts,
Meet others with compassion,
Be a source of healing energies,
And face each day with hope and joy.
- A. Wilwrot
Life is to be lived to its fullest so that death is just another chapter. Memories of our lives, our works and our deeds will continue in others.
---Rosa Parks
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. ~Buddha~
v The greatest prayer is patience. ~Buddha~
v The best way to know God is to love many things. ~Vincent van Gogh~
My soul takes refuge in the shadow of Your wings. Close to You is where I want to be. You are my strength. You are my God, You are my king. And all I want is what You want for me. ~Rick Founds
Prayer for the Sick
Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over those who sleep.
Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ.
Rest your weary ones.
Bless your dying ones.
Soothe your suffering ones.
Pity your afflicted ones.
Shield your joyous ones.
And for all your love's sake. Amen.
Saint Augustine
Violence never again!
War never again!
Terrorism never again!
In God's name,
may all religions bring upon earth
justice and peace,
forgiveness, life and love!
His Holiness Pope John Paul ii - 01.24.2002
The man capable of greatness of soul will open wide the windows of his mind,
letting the winds blow freely upon it from every portion of the universe
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I Am There
Do you need Me?
I am there.
You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by.
You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice.
You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands.
I am at work, though you do not understand My ways.
I am at work, though you do not recognize My works.
I am not strange visions. I am not mysteries.
Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith.
Yet I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer.
When you need Me, I am there.
Even if you deny Me, I am there.
Even when you feel most alone, I am there.
Even in your fears, I am there.
Even in your pain, I am there.
I am there when you pray and when you do not pray.
I am in you, and you are in Me.
Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in your mind are the mists of yours and mine.
Yet only with your mind can you know Me and experience Me.
Empty your heart of empty fears.
When you get yourself out of the way, I am there.
You can of yourself do nothing, but I can do all.
And I am in all.
Though you may not see the good, good is there, for I am there.
I am there because I have to be, because I am.
Only in Me does the world have meaning; only out of Me does the world take form; only because of Me does the world go forward.
I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded.
I am the love that is the laws fulfilling. I am assurance. I am peace. I am oneness. I am the law that you can live by. I am the love that you can cling to. I am your assurance. I am your peace. I am one with you. I am.
Though you fail to find Me, I do not fail you.
Though your faith in Me is unsure, My faith in you never wavers, because I know you, because I love you.
Beloved, I am there.
James Dillet Freeman
Thank you....Lord..In the words of Emerson we thank you this morning.....
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
ralph waldo emerson - 1803-1882
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the infinite peace to you.
adapted from - ancient gaelic runes
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Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
The unknown is terrifying,
responsibility is overwhelming,
the untapped anger cannot be borne.
Hear our cry, O God of love,
for all so trapped in fear.
Open our hearts to trust
your presence to guide us
in the unknown places;
teach us to know
you will support us in all
that we undertake;
free us to share with you
the rage within, knowing
you will never desert us.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
May we discover through pain and torment,
the strength to live with grace and humor.
May we discover through doubt and anguish,
the strength to live with dignity and holiness.
May we discover through suffering and fear,
the strength to move toward healing.
May it come to pass that we be restored to health and to vigor.
May Life grant us wellness of body, spirit, and mind.
And if this cannot be so, may we find in this transformation and passage
moments of meaning, opportunities for love
and the deep and gracious calm that comes
when we allow ourselves to move on.
Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro
With Every Breath I Take Today
With every breath I take today,
I vow to be awake;
And every step I take,
I vow to take with a grateful heart--
So I may see with eyes of love
into the hearts of all I meet,
To ease their burden when I can
And touch them with a smile of peace.
Blue Iris Sangha
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Most merciful God,
bless all who have suffered trauma
in their lives.
Support them with love
during their time of shock.
Grace them with peace
as they wrestle with the challenges
of each day.
Sustain them in hope
as they prepare for the days ahead.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson |
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
The little plans I tried to carry
Have failed
O' Dear God.
But, I will not sorrow
I will pause a little while
And try again tomorrow.
Anushree Karnani
O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace, help me in all things to rely upon your holy will. In every hour of the day reveal your will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to throughout the day with peace of soul and with firm conviction that your will governs all. In all my deeds and words, guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by you. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing others. Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will, teach me to pray. And you, yourself, pray in me. Amen.
- St. Philaret of Moscow
Christian, Eastern Orthodox
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May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, superficial relationships, so that you will live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people so that you will work for justice, equality and peace.
May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war, so that you will reach out your hand to comfort them and change their pain into joy.
And may God bless you with the foolishness to think that you can make a difference in the world, so that you will do the things which others tell you cannot be done.
Author Unknown
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A Prayer
by Max Ehrmann
Let me do my work each day; and if the darkened hours of despair
overcome me, may I not forget the strength that comforted me
in the desolation of other times.
May I still remember the bright hours that found me walking over
the silent hills of my childhood, or dreaming on the margin of a quiet
river, when a light glowed within me, and I promised my early God
to have courage amid the tempests of the changing years.
Spare me from bitterness and from the sharp passions of unguarded
moments. May I not forget that poverty and riches are of the spirit.
Though the world knows me not, may my thoughts and actions be
such as shall keep me friendly with myself.
Lift up my eyes from the earth, and let me not forget the uses of the
stars. Forbid that I should judge others lest I condemn myself.
Let me not follow the clamor of the world, but walk calmly in my
path.
Give me a few friends who will love me for what I am; and keep ever
burning before my vagrant steps the kindly light of hope.
And though age and infirmity overtake me, and I come not within
sight of the castle of my dreams, teach me still to be thankful for
life, and for time's olden memories that are good and sweet; and
may the evening's twilight find me gentle still.
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Jackie Deshannon - Put A Little Love In Your Heart Lyrics
Think of your fellow man
lend him a helping hand
put a little love in your heart.
You see it's getting late
oh please don't hesitate
put a little love in your heart.
And the world will be a better place
and the world will be a better place
for you and me
you just wait and see
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A Vow for Health & Joy
I vow to offer joy
to one person in the morning
and to help relieve the grief
of one person in the afternoon.
I vow to live simply and sanely,
content with just a few possessions,
and to keep my body healthy.
I vow to let go
of all worries and anxiety
in order to be light and free.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Do more than belong: participate.
Do more than care: help.
Do more than believe: practice.
Do more than be fair: be kind.
Do more than forgive: forget.
Do more than dream: work.
William Arthur Ward
Dear God, thank You for this day, thank You for allowing me to see it. Lord, I thank You for life. Praying for peace....Praying for those who are suffering...May those who grieve be comforted and gain peace through the Light within them....Lord, make us all instruments of thy peace....A prayer of warmth and caring for all those feeling alone and scared.... I thank you for my family and friends and this wonderful board...xoxo,Patti
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Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings. Thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as
long as possible. Thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind.
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising. Thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.
Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned, tempers are short, and my children are so loud. Thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced. Thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.
Even though the routine of my job often is monotonous. Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest. Thank you, Lord, for life.
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"When we walk to the edge of all the light we have,
and take the step into the darkness of the unknown,
we must believe that one of two things will happen;
there will be something solid for us to stand on.....
or we will be taught to fly."
Patrick Overton
For those who suffer,
and those who cry this day,
give them repose, Lord;
a pause in their burdens.
Let there be minutes
where they experience peace,
not of man
but of angels.
Love them, Lord,
when others cannot.
Hold them, Lord,
when we fail with human arms.
Hear their prayers
and give them the ability to hear You back
in whatever language they best understand.
Margaret A. Davidson
Somewhere, out at the edges, the night
Is turning and the waves of darkness
Begin to brighten the shore of dawn.
The heavy dark falls back to earth
And the freed air goes wild with light,
The heart fills with fresh, bright breath
And thoughts stir to give birth to colour.
I arise today
In the name of Silence
Womb of the Word,
In the name of Stillness
Home of Belonging,
In the name of the Solitude
Of the Soul and the Earth.
I arise today
Blessed by all things,
Wings of breath,
Delight of eyes,
Wonder of whisper,
Intimacy of touch,
Eternity of soul,
Urgency of thought,
Miracle of health,
Embrace of God.
May I live this day
Compassionate of heart,
Gentle in word,
Gracious in awareness,
Courageous in thought,
Generous in love.
--John O'Donohue, "Anam Cara"
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Dear Lord Thank you for this day..As we open our eyes this day help us to focus on the important matters...Let us not waste precious time..Help us to see the beauty that surrounds us... ..Please walk with us ..guide us.....we need direction...You are our compass .. ....we need your vision...ours gets clouded at times..........Protect us...We often get caught up in our fears.....Enlighten us......Inspire us...Teach us......Forgive us....And most of all continue to love us.....xoxo,Patti
Dear Lord we seek your love and guidance in all we do ..WE invite you to journey with us and help us find our direction..We give you praise and ask you to guide our path and direction today a you are the center and now the best direction for us.. Where decisions are needed please guide us..Where uncertainty plagues us please remind us to trust in you and ourselves....ox,Patti
Mother Teresa
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.
[bSlow me down, Lord!
Ease the pounding of my heart
By the quieting of my mind.
Steady my harried pace
With a vision of the eternal reach of time.
Give me,
Amidst the confusions of my day,
The calmness of the everlasting hills.
Break the tensions of my nerves
With the soothing music
Of the singing streams
That live in my memory.
Help me to know
The magical power of sleep,
Teach me the art
Of taking minute vacations
Of slowing down
To look at a flower;
To chat with an old friend
Or make a new one;
To pat a stray dog;
To watch a spider build a web;
To smile at a child;
Or to read a few lines from a good book.
Remind me each day
That the race is not always to the swift;
That there is more to life
Than increasing its speed.
Let me look upward
Into the branches of the towering oak
And know that it grew great and strong
Because it grew slowly and well.
Slow me down, Lord,
And inspire me to send my roots deep
Into the soil of life's enduring values
That I may grow toward the stars
Of my greater destiny.
Bruce Barton
Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance
Wilferd A. Peterson.
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Make Me Strong in Spirit
Make me strong in spirit,
Courageous in action,
Gentle of heart,
Let me act in wisdom,
Conquer my fear and doubt,
Discover my own hidden gifts,
Meet others with compassion,
Be a source of healing energies,
And face each day with hope and joy.
- A. Wilwroot
The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in ones life.
-- Dalai Lama
Never fear shadows. They simply mean there's a light somewhere nearby. eb white charlottes web
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O Lord, help me to understand
that You ain't going to let nothing
come my way that You and me
together can't handle.
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Sunlight filtering in my window ---
Chasing the night shadows away ---
The dawning of a new day.
A day in which I may enjoy to the fullest
Gods splendor in creation ---
How marvelous are His works!
The calming breeze
Blowing upon my face ---
The peaceful sounds
Of the ocean waves lapping against the shore.
The beauty of a mountaintop ---
Looking out over endless expansion of earth and sky.
A brighter horizon ---
Oh, what a glorious day it is!
For my God has thus made it for me to behold
The wonders of His hand ---
CROWNING TOUCHES of His everlasting love.
© 1973 Dorothy Womack
In This Home
We BELIEVE in living deeply,
Laughing often and loving always.
We BELIEVE we were brought together
To support and care for each other.
We BELIEVE in celebrating together--
Our faith, our heritage, our traditions.
We BELIEVE that everyone's feelings count,
And that the uniqueness of each of us
Strengthens all of us.
We BELIEVE
In the power of forgiveness to heal
And the power of love
To carry us through.
We BELIEVE in one another,
In this family,
IN THIS HOME.
On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him. -buddha
-Author Unknown
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
-Proverbs 17:22
We ask you to restore faith where faith is weak
We ask you to restore hope where hope is weak
Lord please help us and guide us
Lord please bring comfort where there is pain,
courage where there is fear,
hope where there is despair,
acceptance when the end is near,
and a touch gentle with tenderness, patience, and love
We pray for our Doctor's,Nurses and caregivers..
Oh my God,
teach me to receive the sick in Your Name.
Give to my efforts success
for the glory of Your Holy Name.
It is Your work, without You I can not succeed.
Grant that the sick You have placed
in my care may be blessed,
and not any one be lost
because of neglect on my part.
Help me to overcome every temporal weakness,
and strengthen in me whatever will enable me to
bring joy to the lives of those I serve.
Give me grace for the sake of Your sick ones
and of those lives that will be influenced by them.
Amen
We can do no great things, only small things with great love
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~Mother Theresa A special dedication for Mother Teresa . . .
one of the most well known nurses of our time.
A humanitarian - a saint.
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Lao-tzu
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Special prayers for Tasha and her son Chystian/b]
Dear Lord, Good Shepherd, You heal the sick and the needy. I give you all those parts of my body which have suffered from illness. You know what it is like to endure pain. Look kindly on me today and heal me. Restore me to strenght of soul and body. Give Your gift of wisdom to my physician that he/she may may be guided by the Holy Spirit in all he/she does. Bless my nurses so that their hands will become Your hands as they touch me. Bless, too, my medication. O Jesus, grant us all Your healing grace of love and peace. AMEN --
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." Saint Exupery
Special prayers for Margaret as she prepares for surgery tomorrow.....
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
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Bbcoll55,lejo,Molly57,classicgirl'sMom,
Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. -
Todays prayers are offered for Frances and Tine...Pam and her mom Jeanette,Kathy 2004 and her mom, Eric Hanson,Andie and her daughter...,Marissa and her family..TASHA AND her son Crystian... The family of Terri Schiavo and Pope John ...Paul...For the women and men of this wonderful board and for anyone in special need today.....Peter Jennings and our men and women in the military.... .... xoxo,Peace,love and great light to all...xoxo,Patti
May peace,comfort and ease fill your being as we pray for you today..Hoping and praying for your recovery...Hanging onto hope and the belief of miracles....AS long as there is life there is always hope............... ..Peace,love and light to both of you and to all of my sisters here....xoxo,Patti
God has editing rights over our prayers. He will... edit them, correct them, bring them in line with His will and then hand them back to us to be resubmitted. ~Stephen Crotts
THE SPIRIT WITHIN
I am the Spirit within you. I am balance and harmony. Seek me in the tumult of fear and anguish and I am the soothing balm that will heal. I am the light in the darkness of your pain and aloneness. You shall find me in the stillness of time for I am the peace that you seek if you will but hush the frustration and anger that tears you apart, for I am there to guide you through the many disillusionments and disappointments of your life.
I am the Spirit within you. I speak to you in honesty and with dignity and if you will listen you will know that I love you, indeed as you do not love yourself. I see the many facets of your make-up and indeed to me I love them all. I am the Spirit within you. Find me in the solitude and the silence of your mind and I shall bring forth from within my power of goodness and love.
I am the Spirit within and I watch the seasons of time. I am with you as your heart races forward into the spring. I am happy with you in the summer of your peace. As autumn comes and tucks away the dreams that will never become reality I am there to soothe the broken heart. In winter I bid you patience, peace, that you can create a perfection with me that will strengthen and support all your days.
Indeed. I am the Spirit within you and I know you in all your moods for I am you and you are me. I see, I feel, I know, only through you for we are one, you and I will grow together as the seasons come and go until we are still in the Silence of God.
Until we understand that only blended together are we truly fulfilled, I love that which you are and that which you shall become for in truth I am you and you are me until eternity.
We move together you and I as does the sun and the moon, moving to a rhythm that is as old as time itself. The moon may seem to disappear for a time and only stripes of light cut the inky darkness of the night but it is there as I am, the Spirit within giving you the power to believe in us and in life.
I am the Spirit within. I am one part of you that you may reject at times and yet you cannot exist without me for I am you and you and I are one. Together we are the Illumination of GOD.
( Author Unknown
Special prayers for Tasha and her son Chystian/b]
Dear Lord, Good Shepherd, You heal the sick and the needy. I give you all those parts of my body which have suffered from illness. You know what it is like to endure pain. Look kindly on me today and heal me. Restore me to strenght of soul and body. Give Your gift of wisdom to my physician that he/she may may be guided by the Holy Spirit in all he/she does. Bless my nurses so that their hands will become Your hands as they touch me. Bless, too, my medication. O Jesus, grant us all Your healing grace of love and peace. AMEN --
Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.
(Bible, part 1 Cor 13)
GOD,
I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire.
And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.
Thomas Merton, "Thoughts in Solitude"
God speaks to man - essene gospel of peace
I speak to you.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you when you were born.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first sight.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first word.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first thought.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first love.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first song.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the grass of the meadows.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the trees of the forests.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the valleys and the hills.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the Holy Mountains.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the rain and snow.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the waves of the sea.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the dew of the morning.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the peace of the evening.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the splendour of the sun.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the brilliant stars.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the storm and the clouds.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the thunder and lightening.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the mysterious rainbow.
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you when you are alone
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you through the Wisdom of the Ancients.
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you at the end of time.
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you when you have seen my Angels.
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you throughout Eternity.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you.
Be still
Know I am God.
Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life;
Rather look to them with full hope that as they arise,
God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely
through all things;
And when you cannot stand it, God will carry you
in His arms.
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
The same everlasting Father who cares for you today
will take care of you today and every day.
He will either shield you from suffering or will give you
unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace and put aside all anxious thoughts and
imaginations.
St. Francis de Sales
Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR
In our Home
We encourage one another,
We build one another up,
We are at peace with each other,
We seek to do good,
We rejoice,
We give thanks,
We pray constantly,
In our Home.
adapted from
1 Thess. 5:11, 13, 15-18
My soul takes refuge in the shadow of Your wings. Close to You is where I want to be. You are my strength. You are my God, You are my king. And all I want is what You want for me. ~Rick Founds
In our Home
We encourage one another,
We build one another up,
We are at peace with each other,
We seek to do good,
We rejoice,
We give thanks,
We pray constantly,
In our Home.
adapted from
1 Thess. 5:11, 13, 15-18-In Our Home
Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR
Earth Teach Me to Remember !
Earth teach me stillness
as the grasses are stilled with light.
Earth teach me suffering
as old stones suffer with memory.
Earth teach me humility
as blossoms are humble with beginning.
Earth Teach me caring
as the mother who secures her young.
Earth teach me courage
as the tree which stands alone.
Earth teach me limitation
as the ant which crawls on the ground.
Earth teach me freedom
as the eagle which soars in the sky.
Earth teach me resignation
as the leaves which die in the fall.
Earth teach me regeneration
as the seed which rises in the spring.
Earth teach me to forget myself
as melted snow forgets its life.
Earth teach me to remember kindness
as dry fields weep in the rain.
Ute, A Native North American Prayer
Lord, behold our family here assembled.
We thank you for this place in which we dwell,
for the love that unites us,
for the peace accorded to us this day,
for the hope with which we expect the morrow;
for the health, the work, the food and the bright skies
that make our lives delightful;
for our friends in all parts of the earth. Amen.
- Robert Louis Stevenson
Make Me Strong in Spirit
Make me strong in spirit,
Courageous in action,
Gentle of heart,
Let me act in wisdom,
Conquer my fear and doubt,
Discover my own hidden gifts,
Meet others with compassion,
Be a source of healing energies,
And face each day with hope and joy.
- A. Wilwrot
Life is to be lived to its fullest so that death is just another chapter. Memories of our lives, our works and our deeds will continue in others.
---Rosa Parks
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. ~Buddha~
v The greatest prayer is patience. ~Buddha~
v The best way to know God is to love many things. ~Vincent van Gogh~
My soul takes refuge in the shadow of Your wings. Close to You is where I want to be. You are my strength. You are my God, You are my king. And all I want is what You want for me. ~Rick Founds
Prayer for the Sick
Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over those who sleep.
Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ.
Rest your weary ones.
Bless your dying ones.
Soothe your suffering ones.
Pity your afflicted ones.
Shield your joyous ones.
And for all your love's sake. Amen.
Saint Augustine
Violence never again!
War never again!
Terrorism never again!
In God's name,
may all religions bring upon earth
justice and peace,
forgiveness, life and love!
His Holiness Pope John Paul ii - 01.24.2002
The man capable of greatness of soul will open wide the windows of his mind,
letting the winds blow freely upon it from every portion of the universe
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I Am There
Do you need Me?
I am there.
You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by.
You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice.
You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands.
I am at work, though you do not understand My ways.
I am at work, though you do not recognize My works.
I am not strange visions. I am not mysteries.
Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith.
Yet I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer.
When you need Me, I am there.
Even if you deny Me, I am there.
Even when you feel most alone, I am there.
Even in your fears, I am there.
Even in your pain, I am there.
I am there when you pray and when you do not pray.
I am in you, and you are in Me.
Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in your mind are the mists of yours and mine.
Yet only with your mind can you know Me and experience Me.
Empty your heart of empty fears.
When you get yourself out of the way, I am there.
You can of yourself do nothing, but I can do all.
And I am in all.
Though you may not see the good, good is there, for I am there.
I am there because I have to be, because I am.
Only in Me does the world have meaning; only out of Me does the world take form; only because of Me does the world go forward.
I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded.
I am the love that is the laws fulfilling. I am assurance. I am peace. I am oneness. I am the law that you can live by. I am the love that you can cling to. I am your assurance. I am your peace. I am one with you. I am.
Though you fail to find Me, I do not fail you.
Though your faith in Me is unsure, My faith in you never wavers, because I know you, because I love you.
Beloved, I am there.
James Dillet Freeman
Thank you....Lord..In the words of Emerson we thank you this morning.....
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
ralph waldo emerson - 1803-1882
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the infinite peace to you.
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Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
The unknown is terrifying,
responsibility is overwhelming,
the untapped anger cannot be borne.
Hear our cry, O God of love,
for all so trapped in fear.
Open our hearts to trust
your presence to guide us
in the unknown places;
teach us to know
you will support us in all
that we undertake;
free us to share with you
the rage within, knowing
you will never desert us.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
May we discover through pain and torment,
the strength to live with grace and humor.
May we discover through doubt and anguish,
the strength to live with dignity and holiness.
May we discover through suffering and fear,
the strength to move toward healing.
May it come to pass that we be restored to health and to vigor.
May Life grant us wellness of body, spirit, and mind.
And if this cannot be so, may we find in this transformation and passage
moments of meaning, opportunities for love
and the deep and gracious calm that comes
when we allow ourselves to move on.
Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro
With Every Breath I Take Today
With every breath I take today,
I vow to be awake;
And every step I take,
I vow to take with a grateful heart--
So I may see with eyes of love
into the hearts of all I meet,
To ease their burden when I can
And touch them with a smile of peace.
Blue Iris Sangha
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Most merciful God,
bless all who have suffered trauma
in their lives.
Support them with love
during their time of shock.
Grace them with peace
as they wrestle with the challenges
of each day.
Sustain them in hope
as they prepare for the days ahead.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson |
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
The little plans I tried to carry
Have failed
O' Dear God.
But, I will not sorrow
I will pause a little while
And try again tomorrow.
Anushree Karnani
O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace, help me in all things to rely upon your holy will. In every hour of the day reveal your will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to throughout the day with peace of soul and with firm conviction that your will governs all. In all my deeds and words, guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by you. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing others. Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will, teach me to pray. And you, yourself, pray in me. Amen.
- St. Philaret of Moscow
Christian, Eastern Orthodox
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May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, superficial relationships, so that you will live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people so that you will work for justice, equality and peace.
May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war, so that you will reach out your hand to comfort them and change their pain into joy.
And may God bless you with the foolishness to think that you can make a difference in the world, so that you will do the things which others tell you cannot be done.
Author Unknown
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A Prayer
by Max Ehrmann
Let me do my work each day; and if the darkened hours of despair
overcome me, may I not forget the strength that comforted me
in the desolation of other times.
May I still remember the bright hours that found me walking over
the silent hills of my childhood, or dreaming on the margin of a quiet
river, when a light glowed within me, and I promised my early God
to have courage amid the tempests of the changing years.
Spare me from bitterness and from the sharp passions of unguarded
moments. May I not forget that poverty and riches are of the spirit.
Though the world knows me not, may my thoughts and actions be
such as shall keep me friendly with myself.
Lift up my eyes from the earth, and let me not forget the uses of the
stars. Forbid that I should judge others lest I condemn myself.
Let me not follow the clamor of the world, but walk calmly in my
path.
Give me a few friends who will love me for what I am; and keep ever
burning before my vagrant steps the kindly light of hope.
And though age and infirmity overtake me, and I come not within
sight of the castle of my dreams, teach me still to be thankful for
life, and for time's olden memories that are good and sweet; and
may the evening's twilight find me gentle still.
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Jackie Deshannon - Put A Little Love In Your Heart Lyrics
Think of your fellow man
lend him a helping hand
put a little love in your heart.
You see it's getting late
oh please don't hesitate
put a little love in your heart.
And the world will be a better place
and the world will be a better place
for you and me
you just wait and see
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A Vow for Health & Joy
I vow to offer joy
to one person in the morning
and to help relieve the grief
of one person in the afternoon.
I vow to live simply and sanely,
content with just a few possessions,
and to keep my body healthy.
I vow to let go
of all worries and anxiety
in order to be light and free.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Do more than belong: participate.
Do more than care: help.
Do more than believe: practice.
Do more than be fair: be kind.
Do more than forgive: forget.
Do more than dream: work.
William Arthur Ward
Dear God, thank You for this day, thank You for allowing me to see it. Lord, I thank You for life. Praying for peace....Praying for those who are suffering...May those who grieve be comforted and gain peace through the Light within them....Lord, make us all instruments of thy peace....A prayer of warmth and caring for all those feeling alone and scared.... I thank you for my family and friends and this wonderful board...xoxo,Patti
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Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings. Thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as
long as possible. Thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind.
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising. Thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.
Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned, tempers are short, and my children are so loud. Thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced. Thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.
Even though the routine of my job often is monotonous. Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest. Thank you, Lord, for life.
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"When we walk to the edge of all the light we have,
and take the step into the darkness of the unknown,
we must believe that one of two things will happen;
there will be something solid for us to stand on.....
or we will be taught to fly."
Patrick Overton
For those who suffer,
and those who cry this day,
give them repose, Lord;
a pause in their burdens.
Let there be minutes
where they experience peace,
not of man
but of angels.
Love them, Lord,
when others cannot.
Hold them, Lord,
when we fail with human arms.
Hear their prayers
and give them the ability to hear You back
in whatever language they best understand.
Margaret A. Davidson
Somewhere, out at the edges, the night
Is turning and the waves of darkness
Begin to brighten the shore of dawn.
The heavy dark falls back to earth
And the freed air goes wild with light,
The heart fills with fresh, bright breath
And thoughts stir to give birth to colour.
I arise today
In the name of Silence
Womb of the Word,
In the name of Stillness
Home of Belonging,
In the name of the Solitude
Of the Soul and the Earth.
I arise today
Blessed by all things,
Wings of breath,
Delight of eyes,
Wonder of whisper,
Intimacy of touch,
Eternity of soul,
Urgency of thought,
Miracle of health,
Embrace of God.
May I live this day
Compassionate of heart,
Gentle in word,
Gracious in awareness,
Courageous in thought,
Generous in love.
--John O'Donohue, "Anam Cara"
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Dear Lord Thank you for this day..As we open our eyes this day help us to focus on the important matters...Let us not waste precious time..Help us to see the beauty that surrounds us... ..Please walk with us ..guide us.....we need direction...You are our compass .. ....we need your vision...ours gets clouded at times..........Protect us...We often get caught up in our fears.....Enlighten us......Inspire us...Teach us......Forgive us....And most of all continue to love us.....xoxo,Patti
Dear Lord we seek your love and guidance in all we do ..WE invite you to journey with us and help us find our direction..We give you praise and ask you to guide our path and direction today a you are the center and now the best direction for us.. Where decisions are needed please guide us..Where uncertainty plagues us please remind us to trust in you and ourselves....ox,Patti
Mother Teresa
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.
[bSlow me down, Lord!
Ease the pounding of my heart
By the quieting of my mind.
Steady my harried pace
With a vision of the eternal reach of time.
Give me,
Amidst the confusions of my day,
The calmness of the everlasting hills.
Break the tensions of my nerves
With the soothing music
Of the singing streams
That live in my memory.
Help me to know
The magical power of sleep,
Teach me the art
Of taking minute vacations
Of slowing down
To look at a flower;
To chat with an old friend
Or make a new one;
To pat a stray dog;
To watch a spider build a web;
To smile at a child;
Or to read a few lines from a good book.
Remind me each day
That the race is not always to the swift;
That there is more to life
Than increasing its speed.
Let me look upward
Into the branches of the towering oak
And know that it grew great and strong
Because it grew slowly and well.
Slow me down, Lord,
And inspire me to send my roots deep
Into the soil of life's enduring values
That I may grow toward the stars
Of my greater destiny.
Bruce Barton
Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance
Wilferd A. Peterson.
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Make Me Strong in Spirit
Make me strong in spirit,
Courageous in action,
Gentle of heart,
Let me act in wisdom,
Conquer my fear and doubt,
Discover my own hidden gifts,
Meet others with compassion,
Be a source of healing energies,
And face each day with hope and joy.
- A. Wilwroot
The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in ones life.
-- Dalai Lama
Never fear shadows. They simply mean there's a light somewhere nearby. eb white charlottes web
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O Lord, help me to understand
that You ain't going to let nothing
come my way that You and me
together can't handle.
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Sunlight filtering in my window ---
Chasing the night shadows away ---
The dawning of a new day.
A day in which I may enjoy to the fullest
Gods splendor in creation ---
How marvelous are His works!
The calming breeze
Blowing upon my face ---
The peaceful sounds
Of the ocean waves lapping against the shore.
The beauty of a mountaintop ---
Looking out over endless expansion of earth and sky.
A brighter horizon ---
Oh, what a glorious day it is!
For my God has thus made it for me to behold
The wonders of His hand ---
CROWNING TOUCHES of His everlasting love.
© 1973 Dorothy Womack
In This Home
We BELIEVE in living deeply,
Laughing often and loving always.
We BELIEVE we were brought together
To support and care for each other.
We BELIEVE in celebrating together--
Our faith, our heritage, our traditions.
We BELIEVE that everyone's feelings count,
And that the uniqueness of each of us
Strengthens all of us.
We BELIEVE
In the power of forgiveness to heal
And the power of love
To carry us through.
We BELIEVE in one another,
In this family,
IN THIS HOME.
On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him. -buddha
-Author Unknown
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
-Proverbs 17:22
We ask you to restore faith where faith is weak
We ask you to restore hope where hope is weak
Lord please help us and guide us
Lord please bring comfort where there is pain,
courage where there is fear,
hope where there is despair,
acceptance when the end is near,
and a touch gentle with tenderness, patience, and love
We pray for our Doctor's,Nurses and caregivers..
Oh my God,
teach me to receive the sick in Your Name.
Give to my efforts success
for the glory of Your Holy Name.
It is Your work, without You I can not succeed.
Grant that the sick You have placed
in my care may be blessed,
and not any one be lost
because of neglect on my part.
Help me to overcome every temporal weakness,
and strengthen in me whatever will enable me to
bring joy to the lives of those I serve.
Give me grace for the sake of Your sick ones
and of those lives that will be influenced by them.
Amen
We can do no great things, only small things with great love
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~Mother Theresa A special dedication for Mother Teresa . . .
one of the most well known nurses of our time.
A humanitarian - a saint.
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Special prayers for Tasha and her son Chystian/b]
Dear Lord, Good Shepherd, You heal the sick and the needy. I give you all those parts of my body which have suffered from illness. You know what it is like to endure pain. Look kindly on me today and heal me. Restore me to strenght of soul and body. Give Your gift of wisdom to my physician that he/she may may be guided by the Holy Spirit in all he/she does. Bless my nurses so that their hands will become Your hands as they touch me. Bless, too, my medication. O Jesus, grant us all Your healing grace of love and peace. AMEN --
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." Saint Exupery
Special prayers for Margaret as she prepares for surgery tomorrow.....
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Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. -
Todays prayers are offered for Agie and her family... Frances and Tine...Pam and her mom Jeanette,Kathy 2004 and her mom, Eric Hanson,Andie and her daughter...,Marissa and her family..TASHA AND her son Crystian... The family of Terri Schiavo and Pope John ...Paul...For the women and men of this wonderful board and for anyone in special need today.....Peter Jennings,Tony Snow and our men and women in the military.... .... xoxo,Peace,love and great light to all...xoxo,Patti
How free the eagle who at height
Of heaven flings himself in flight,
But his high flights has first to start
Not in the sky, but in his heart.
Likewise with me, how shall I find
Freedom if not within my mind,
And learn, as thought by thought I try,
That I may fall, yet I can fly,
and even sometimes rise up free
Beyond the highest heights of me.
~ James Dillet Freeman ~
Heavenly Father, Help us remember that the" jerk" who cut us off in
traffic last night is a single mother who worked nine hours that day and
is rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework, do the laundry and
spend a few precious moments with her children.
Help us to remember that the pierced, tattooed, disinterested young man
who can't make change correctly is a worried 19-year-old college
student, balancing his apprehension over final exams with his fear of
not getting his student loans for next semester..
Remind us, Lord, that the scary looking bum, begging for money in the
same spot every day (who really ought to get a job!) is a slave to
addictions that we can only imagine in our worst nightmares.
Help us to remember that the old couple walking annoyingly slow through
the store aisles and blocking our shopping progress are savoring this
moment, knowing that, based on the biopsy report she got back last week,
this will be the last year that they go shopping together.
Heavenly Father, remind us each day that, of all the gifts you give us,
the greatest gift is love. It is not enough to share that love with
those we hold dear.
Open our hearts not to just those who are close to us, but to all
humanity. Let us be slow to judge and quick to forgive, show patience,
empathy and love.
author unknown
I believe in prayer. It's the best way we have to draw strength from heaven. ~Josephine Baker
Sometimes the answer to prayer is not that it changes life,
but that it changes you.
May peace,comfort and ease fill your being as we pray for you today..Hoping and praying for your recovery...Hanging onto hope and the belief of miracles....AS long as there is life there is always hope............... ..Peace,love and light to both of you and to all of my sisters here....xoxo,Patti
God has editing rights over our prayers. He will... edit them, correct them, bring them in line with His will and then hand them back to us to be resubmitted. ~Stephen Crotts
THE SPIRIT WITHIN
I am the Spirit within you. I am balance and harmony. Seek me in the tumult of fear and anguish and I am the soothing balm that will heal. I am the light in the darkness of your pain and aloneness. You shall find me in the stillness of time for I am the peace that you seek if you will but hush the frustration and anger that tears you apart, for I am there to guide you through the many disillusionments and disappointments of your life.
I am the Spirit within you. I speak to you in honesty and with dignity and if you will listen you will know that I love you, indeed as you do not love yourself. I see the many facets of your make-up and indeed to me I love them all. I am the Spirit within you. Find me in the solitude and the silence of your mind and I shall bring forth from within my power of goodness and love.
I am the Spirit within and I watch the seasons of time. I am with you as your heart races forward into the spring. I am happy with you in the summer of your peace. As autumn comes and tucks away the dreams that will never become reality I am there to soothe the broken heart. In winter I bid you patience, peace, that you can create a perfection with me that will strengthen and support all your days.
Indeed. I am the Spirit within you and I know you in all your moods for I am you and you are me. I see, I feel, I know, only through you for we are one, you and I will grow together as the seasons come and go until we are still in the Silence of God.
Until we understand that only blended together are we truly fulfilled, I love that which you are and that which you shall become for in truth I am you and you are me until eternity.
We move together you and I as does the sun and the moon, moving to a rhythm that is as old as time itself. The moon may seem to disappear for a time and only stripes of light cut the inky darkness of the night but it is there as I am, the Spirit within giving you the power to believe in us and in life.
I am the Spirit within. I am one part of you that you may reject at times and yet you cannot exist without me for I am you and you and I are one. Together we are the Illumination of GOD.
( Author Unknown
Special prayers for Tasha and her son Chystian/b]
Dear Lord, Good Shepherd, You heal the sick and the needy. I give you all those parts of my body which have suffered from illness. You know what it is like to endure pain. Look kindly on me today and heal me. Restore me to strenght of soul and body. Give Your gift of wisdom to my physician that he/she may may be guided by the Holy Spirit in all he/she does. Bless my nurses so that their hands will become Your hands as they touch me. Bless, too, my medication. O Jesus, grant us all Your healing grace of love and peace. AMEN --
Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.
(Bible, part 1 Cor 13)
GOD,
I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire.
And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.
Thomas Merton, "Thoughts in Solitude"
God speaks to man - essene gospel of peace
I speak to you.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you when you were born.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first sight.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first word.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first thought.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first love.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first song.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the grass of the meadows.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the trees of the forests.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the valleys and the hills.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the Holy Mountains.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the rain and snow.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the waves of the sea.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the dew of the morning.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the peace of the evening.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the splendour of the sun.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the brilliant stars.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the storm and the clouds.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the thunder and lightening.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the mysterious rainbow.
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you when you are alone
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you through the Wisdom of the Ancients.
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you at the end of time.
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you when you have seen my Angels.
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you throughout Eternity.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you.
Be still
Know I am God.
Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life;
Rather look to them with full hope that as they arise,
God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely
through all things;
And when you cannot stand it, God will carry you
in His arms.
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
The same everlasting Father who cares for you today
will take care of you today and every day.
He will either shield you from suffering or will give you
unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace and put aside all anxious thoughts and
imaginations.
St. Francis de Sales
Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR
In our Home
We encourage one another,
We build one another up,
We are at peace with each other,
We seek to do good,
We rejoice,
We give thanks,
We pray constantly,
In our Home.
adapted from
1 Thess. 5:11, 13, 15-18
My soul takes refuge in the shadow of Your wings. Close to You is where I want to be. You are my strength. You are my God, You are my king. And all I want is what You want for me. ~Rick Founds
In our Home
We encourage one another,
We build one another up,
We are at peace with each other,
We seek to do good,
We rejoice,
We give thanks,
We pray constantly,
In our Home.
adapted from
1 Thess. 5:11, 13, 15-18-In Our Home
Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR
Earth Teach Me to Remember !
Earth teach me stillness
as the grasses are stilled with light.
Earth teach me suffering
as old stones suffer with memory.
Earth teach me humility
as blossoms are humble with beginning.
Earth Teach me caring
as the mother who secures her young.
Earth teach me courage
as the tree which stands alone.
Earth teach me limitation
as the ant which crawls on the ground.
Earth teach me freedom
as the eagle which soars in the sky.
Earth teach me resignation
as the leaves which die in the fall.
Earth teach me regeneration
as the seed which rises in the spring.
Earth teach me to forget myself
as melted snow forgets its life.
Earth teach me to remember kindness
as dry fields weep in the rain.
Ute, A Native North American Prayer
Lord, behold our family here assembled.
We thank you for this place in which we dwell,
for the love that unites us,
for the peace accorded to us this day,
for the hope with which we expect the morrow;
for the health, the work, the food and the bright skies
that make our lives delightful;
for our friends in all parts of the earth. Amen.
- Robert Louis Stevenson
Make Me Strong in Spirit
Make me strong in spirit,
Courageous in action,
Gentle of heart,
Let me act in wisdom,
Conquer my fear and doubt,
Discover my own hidden gifts,
Meet others with compassion,
Be a source of healing energies,
And face each day with hope and joy.
- A. Wilwrot
Life is to be lived to its fullest so that death is just another chapter. Memories of our lives, our works and our deeds will continue in others.
---Rosa Parks
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. ~Buddha~
v The greatest prayer is patience. ~Buddha~
v The best way to know God is to love many things. ~Vincent van Gogh~
My soul takes refuge in the shadow of Your wings. Close to You is where I want to be. You are my strength. You are my God, You are my king. And all I want is what You want for me. ~Rick Founds
Prayer for the Sick
Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over those who sleep.
Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ.
Rest your weary ones.
Bless your dying ones.
Soothe your suffering ones.
Pity your afflicted ones.
Shield your joyous ones.
And for all your love's sake. Amen.
Saint Augustine
Violence never again!
War never again!
Terrorism never again!
In God's name,
may all religions bring upon earth
justice and peace,
forgiveness, life and love!
His Holiness Pope John Paul ii - 01.24.2002
The man capable of greatness of soul will open wide the windows of his mind,
letting the winds blow freely upon it from every portion of the universe
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I Am There
Do you need Me?
I am there.
You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by.
You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice.
You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands.
I am at work, though you do not understand My ways.
I am at work, though you do not recognize My works.
I am not strange visions. I am not mysteries.
Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith.
Yet I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer.
When you need Me, I am there.
Even if you deny Me, I am there.
Even when you feel most alone, I am there.
Even in your fears, I am there.
Even in your pain, I am there.
I am there when you pray and when you do not pray.
I am in you, and you are in Me.
Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in your mind are the mists of yours and mine.
Yet only with your mind can you know Me and experience Me.
Empty your heart of empty fears.
When you get yourself out of the way, I am there.
You can of yourself do nothing, but I can do all.
And I am in all.
Though you may not see the good, good is there, for I am there.
I am there because I have to be, because I am.
Only in Me does the world have meaning; only out of Me does the world take form; only because of Me does the world go forward.
I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded.
I am the love that is the laws fulfilling. I am assurance. I am peace. I am oneness. I am the law that you can live by. I am the love that you can cling to. I am your assurance. I am your peace. I am one with you. I am.
Though you fail to find Me, I do not fail you.
Though your faith in Me is unsure, My faith in you never wavers, because I know you, because I love you.
Beloved, I am there.
James Dillet Freeman
Thank you....Lord..In the words of Emerson we thank you this morning.....
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
ralph waldo emerson - 1803-1882
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the infinite peace to you.
adapted from - ancient gaelic runes
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Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
The unknown is terrifying,
responsibility is overwhelming,
the untapped anger cannot be borne.
Hear our cry, O God of love,
for all so trapped in fear.
Open our hearts to trust
your presence to guide us
in the unknown places;
teach us to know
you will support us in all
that we undertake;
free us to share with you
the rage within, knowing
you will never desert us.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
May we discover through pain and torment,
the strength to live with grace and humor.
May we discover through doubt and anguish,
the strength to live with dignity and holiness.
May we discover through suffering and fear,
the strength to move toward healing.
May it come to pass that we be restored to health and to vigor.
May Life grant us wellness of body, spirit, and mind.
And if this cannot be so, may we find in this transformation and passage
moments of meaning, opportunities for love
and the deep and gracious calm that comes
when we allow ourselves to move on.
Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro
With Every Breath I Take Today
With every breath I take today,
I vow to be awake;
And every step I take,
I vow to take with a grateful heart--
So I may see with eyes of love
into the hearts of all I meet,
To ease their burden when I can
And touch them with a smile of peace.
Blue Iris Sangha
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Most merciful God,
bless all who have suffered trauma
in their lives.
Support them with love
during their time of shock.
Grace them with peace
as they wrestle with the challenges
of each day.
Sustain them in hope
as they prepare for the days ahead.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson |
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
The little plans I tried to carry
Have failed
O' Dear God.
But, I will not sorrow
I will pause a little while
And try again tomorrow.
Anushree Karnani
O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace, help me in all things to rely upon your holy will. In every hour of the day reveal your will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to throughout the day with peace of soul and with firm conviction that your will governs all. In all my deeds and words, guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by you. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing others. Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will, teach me to pray. And you, yourself, pray in me. Amen.
- St. Philaret of Moscow
Christian, Eastern Orthodox
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May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, superficial relationships, so that you will live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people so that you will work for justice, equality and peace.
May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war, so that you will reach out your hand to comfort them and change their pain into joy.
And may God bless you with the foolishness to think that you can make a difference in the world, so that you will do the things which others tell you cannot be done.
Author Unknown
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A Prayer
by Max Ehrmann
Let me do my work each day; and if the darkened hours of despair
overcome me, may I not forget the strength that comforted me
in the desolation of other times.
May I still remember the bright hours that found me walking over
the silent hills of my childhood, or dreaming on the margin of a quiet
river, when a light glowed within me, and I promised my early God
to have courage amid the tempests of the changing years.
Spare me from bitterness and from the sharp passions of unguarded
moments. May I not forget that poverty and riches are of the spirit.
Though the world knows me not, may my thoughts and actions be
such as shall keep me friendly with myself.
Lift up my eyes from the earth, and let me not forget the uses of the
stars. Forbid that I should judge others lest I condemn myself.
Let me not follow the clamor of the world, but walk calmly in my
path.
Give me a few friends who will love me for what I am; and keep ever
burning before my vagrant steps the kindly light of hope.
And though age and infirmity overtake me, and I come not within
sight of the castle of my dreams, teach me still to be thankful for
life, and for time's olden memories that are good and sweet; and
may the evening's twilight find me gentle still.
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Jackie Deshannon - Put A Little Love In Your Heart Lyrics
Think of your fellow man
lend him a helping hand
put a little love in your heart.
You see it's getting late
oh please don't hesitate
put a little love in your heart.
And the world will be a better place
and the world will be a better place
for you and me
you just wait and see
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A Vow for Health & Joy
I vow to offer joy
to one person in the morning
and to help relieve the grief
of one person in the afternoon.
I vow to live simply and sanely,
content with just a few possessions,
and to keep my body healthy.
I vow to let go
of all worries and anxiety
in order to be light and free.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Do more than belong: participate.
Do more than care: help.
Do more than believe: practice.
Do more than be fair: be kind.
Do more than forgive: forget.
Do more than dream: work.
William Arthur Ward
Dear God, thank You for this day, thank You for allowing me to see it. Lord, I thank You for life. Praying for peace....Praying for those who are suffering...May those who grieve be comforted and gain peace through the Light within them....Lord, make us all instruments of thy peace....A prayer of warmth and caring for all those feeling alone and scared.... I thank you for my family and friends and this wonderful board...xoxo,Patti
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Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings. Thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as
long as possible. Thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind.
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising. Thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.
Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned, tempers are short, and my children are so loud. Thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced. Thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.
Even though the routine of my job often is monotonous. Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest. Thank you, Lord, for life.
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"When we walk to the edge of all the light we have,
and take the step into the darkness of the unknown,
we must believe that one of two things will happen;
there will be something solid for us to stand on.....
or we will be taught to fly."
Patrick Overton
For those who suffer,
and those who cry this day,
give them repose, Lord;
a pause in their burdens.
Let there be minutes
where they experience peace,
not of man
but of angels.
Love them, Lord,
when others cannot.
Hold them, Lord,
when we fail with human arms.
Hear their prayers
and give them the ability to hear You back
in whatever language they best understand.
Margaret A. Davidson
Somewhere, out at the edges, the night
Is turning and the waves of darkness
Begin to brighten the shore of dawn.
The heavy dark falls back to earth
And the freed air goes wild with light,
The heart fills with fresh, bright breath
And thoughts stir to give birth to colour.
I arise today
In the name of Silence
Womb of the Word,
In the name of Stillness
Home of Belonging,
In the name of the Solitude
Of the Soul and the Earth.
I arise today
Blessed by all things,
Wings of breath,
Delight of eyes,
Wonder of whisper,
Intimacy of touch,
Eternity of soul,
Urgency of thought,
Miracle of health,
Embrace of God.
May I live this day
Compassionate of heart,
Gentle in word,
Gracious in awareness,
Courageous in thought,
Generous in love.
--John O'Donohue, "Anam Cara"
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Dear Lord Thank you for this day..As we open our eyes this day help us to focus on the important matters...Let us not waste precious time..Help us to see the beauty that surrounds us... ..Please walk with us ..guide us.....we need direction...You are our compass .. ....we need your vision...ours gets clouded at times..........Protect us...We often get caught up in our fears.....Enlighten us......Inspire us...Teach us......Forgive us....And most of all continue to love us.....xoxo,Patti
Dear Lord we seek your love and guidance in all we do ..WE invite you to journey with us and help us find our direction..We give you praise and ask you to guide our path and direction today a you are the center and now the best direction for us.. Where decisions are needed please guide us..Where uncertainty plagues us please remind us to trust in you and ourselves....ox,Patti
Mother Teresa
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.
[bSlow me down, Lord!
Ease the pounding of my heart
By the quieting of my mind.
Steady my harried pace
With a vision of the eternal reach of time.
Give me,
Amidst the confusions of my day,
The calmness of the everlasting hills.
Break the tensions of my nerves
With the soothing music
Of the singing streams
That live in my memory.
Help me to know
The magical power of sleep,
Teach me the art
Of taking minute vacations
Of slowing down
To look at a flower;
To chat with an old friend
Or make a new one;
To pat a stray dog;
To watch a spider build a web;
To smile at a child;
Or to read a few lines from a good book.
Remind me each day
That the race is not always to the swift;
That there is more to life
Than increasing its speed.
Let me look upward
Into the branches of the towering oak
And know that it grew great and strong
Because it grew slowly and well.
Slow me down, Lord,
And inspire me to send my roots deep
Into the soil of life's enduring values
That I may grow toward the stars
Of my greater destiny.
Bruce Barton
Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance
Wilferd A. Peterson.
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Make Me Strong in Spirit
Make me strong in spirit,
Courageous in action,
Gentle of heart,
Let me act in wisdom,
Conquer my fear and doubt,
Discover my own hidden gifts,
Meet others with compassion,
Be a source of healing energies,
And face each day with hope and joy.
- A. Wilwroot
The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in ones life.
-- Dalai Lama
Never fear shadows. They simply mean there's a light somewhere nearby. eb white charlottes web
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O Lord, help me to understand
that You ain't going to let nothing
come my way that You and me
together can't handle.
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Sunlight filtering in my window ---
Chasing the night shadows away ---
The dawning of a new day.
A day in which I may enjoy to the fullest
Gods splendor in creation ---
How marvelous are His works!
The calming breeze
Blowing upon my face ---
The peaceful sounds
Of the ocean waves lapping against the shore.
The beauty of a mountaintop ---
Looking out over endless expansion of earth and sky.
A brighter horizon ---
Oh, what a glorious day it is!
For my God has thus made it for me to behold
The wonders of His hand ---
CROWNING TOUCHES of His everlasting love.
© 1973 Dorothy Womack
In This Home
We BELIEVE in living deeply,
Laughing often and loving always.
We BELIEVE we were brought together
To support and care for each other.
We BELIEVE in celebrating together--
Our faith, our heritage, our traditions.
We BELIEVE that everyone's feelings count,
And that the uniqueness of each of us
Strengthens all of us.
We BELIEVE
In the power of forgiveness to heal
And the power of love
To carry us through.
We BELIEVE in one another,
In this family,
IN THIS HOME.
On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him. -buddha
-Author Unknown
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
-Proverbs 17:22
We ask you to restore faith where faith is weak
We ask you to restore hope where hope is weak
Lord please help us and guide us
Lord please bring comfort where there is pain,
courage where there is fear,
hope where there is despair,
acceptance when the end is near,
and a touch gentle with tenderness, patience, and love
We pray for our Doctor's,Nurses and caregivers..
Oh my God,
teach me to receive the sick in Your Name.
Give to my efforts success
for the glory of Your Holy Name.
It is Your work, without You I can not succeed.
Grant that the sick You have placed
in my care may be blessed,
and not any one be lost
because of neglect on my part.
Help me to overcome every temporal weakness,
and strengthen in me whatever will enable me to
bring joy to the lives of those I serve.
Give me grace for the sake of Your sick ones
and of those lives that will be influenced by them.
Amen
We can do no great things, only small things with great love
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~Mother Theresa A special dedication for Mother Teresa . . .
one of the most well known nurses of our time.
A humanitarian - a saint.
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Special prayers for Tasha and her son Chystian/b]
Dear Lord, Good Shepherd, You heal the sick and the needy. I give you all those parts of my body which have suffered from illness. You know what it is like to endure pain. Look kindly on me today and heal me. Restore me to strenght of soul and body. Give Your gift of wisdom to my physician that he/she may may be guided by the Holy Spirit in all he/she does. Bless my nurses so that their hands will become Your hands as they touch me. Bless, too, my medication. O Jesus, grant us all Your healing grace of love and peace. AMEN --
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." Saint Exupery
Special prayers for Margaret as she prepares for surgery tomorrow.....
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*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. -
ONE TIME , I ENTERED HEAVEN
it was on a quiet morn
when the world slept deeply
and the spirits swirled like water
imagine
skipping on clouds
leaping from star to star
it was the music, you see
it was the notes the angels
had carefully fastened to the breeze
sometimes
I gather them like stardust
sometimes
in between the greed and cry of the
wolf
when the moon pauses
when the earth catches its awesome
breath
I can hear the bells peal
I can feel the face of God
mirrored in the dips and dives of a dove
sometimes
when I listen
as the angels embrace
the crystal dewy dawn...Mike Maggio
Today I pray for all my sisters , world wide , I pray for rest for your tired bodies , laughter , quiet times , a simple hug from someone you love and happiness . "The thirst after happiness is never extinguished in the heart of women".Have a blessed day and remember we are the heroes of our own story .
Love and warm thoughts. MJB -
I Cannot Do This Alone
O God, early in the morning I cry to you.
Help me to pray
And to concentrate my thoughts on you:
I cannot do this alone.
In me there is darkness,
But with you there is light;
I am lonely, but you do not leave me;
I am feeble in heart, but with you there is help;
I am restless, but with you there is peace.
In me there is bitterness, but with you there is patience;
I do not understand your ways,
But you know the way for me
Restore me to liberty,
And enable me to live now
That I may answer before you and before me.
Lord, whatever this day may bring,
Your name be praised.
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Look to this day!
For it is life, the very life of life.
In its brief course
Lie all the verities and realities of your existence:
The bliss of growth;
The glory of action;
The splendor of achievement;
For yesterday is but a dream,
And tomorrow is only a vision;
But today, well lived, makes every yesterday
a dream of happiness,
And every tomorrow a vision of hope.
Prayer to Do Good
Forgive me, most gracious Lord and Father, if this day I have done or said anything to increase the pain of the world. Pardon the unkind word, the impatient gesture, the hard and selfish deed, the failure to show sympathy and kindly help where I had the opportunity, but missed it; and enable me so to live that I may daily do something to lessen the tide of human sorrow, and add to the sum of human happiness.
- F. B. Meyer
Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity. Be fair in thy judgement, and guarded in thy speech. Be a lamp unto those who walk in darkness, and a home to the stranger. Be eyes to the blind, and a guiding light unto the feet of the erring. Be a breath of life to the body of humankind, a dew to the soil of the human heart, and a fruit upon the tree of humility.
```The Peace Abbey
Todays prayers are offered for Agie and her family... Frances and Tine...Pam and her mom Jeanette,Kathy 2004 and her mom, Eric Hanson,Andie and her daughter...,Marissa and her family..TASHA AND her son Crystian... The family of Terri Schiavo and Pope John ...Paul...For the women and men of this wonderful board and for anyone in special need today.....Peter Jennings,Tony Snow and our men and women in the military.... .... xoxo,Peace,love and great light to all...xoxo,Patti
How free the eagle who at height
Of heaven flings himself in flight,
But his high flights has first to start
Not in the sky, but in his heart.
Likewise with me, how shall I find
Freedom if not within my mind,
And learn, as thought by thought I try,
That I may fall, yet I can fly,
and even sometimes rise up free
Beyond the highest heights of me.
~ James Dillet Freeman ~
Heavenly Father, Help us remember that the" jerk" who cut us off in
traffic last night is a single mother who worked nine hours that day and
is rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework, do the laundry and
spend a few precious moments with her children.
Help us to remember that the pierced, tattooed, disinterested young man
who can't make change correctly is a worried 19-year-old college
student, balancing his apprehension over final exams with his fear of
not getting his student loans for next semester..
Remind us, Lord, that the scary looking bum, begging for money in the
same spot every day (who really ought to get a job!) is a slave to
addictions that we can only imagine in our worst nightmares.
Help us to remember that the old couple walking annoyingly slow through
the store aisles and blocking our shopping progress are savoring this
moment, knowing that, based on the biopsy report she got back last week,
this will be the last year that they go shopping together.
Heavenly Father, remind us each day that, of all the gifts you give us,
the greatest gift is love. It is not enough to share that love with
those we hold dear.
Open our hearts not to just those who are close to us, but to all
humanity. Let us be slow to judge and quick to forgive, show patience,
empathy and love.
author unknown
I believe in prayer. It's the best way we have to draw strength from heaven. ~Josephine Baker
Sometimes the answer to prayer is not that it changes life,
but that it changes you.
May peace,comfort and ease fill your being as we pray for you today..Hoping and praying for your recovery...Hanging onto hope and the belief of miracles....AS long as there is life there is always hope............... ..Peace,love and light to both of you and to all of my sisters here....xoxo,Patti
God has editing rights over our prayers. He will... edit them, correct them, bring them in line with His will and then hand them back to us to be resubmitted. ~Stephen Crotts
THE SPIRIT WITHIN
I am the Spirit within you. I am balance and harmony. Seek me in the tumult of fear and anguish and I am the soothing balm that will heal. I am the light in the darkness of your pain and aloneness. You shall find me in the stillness of time for I am the peace that you seek if you will but hush the frustration and anger that tears you apart, for I am there to guide you through the many disillusionments and disappointments of your life.
I am the Spirit within you. I speak to you in honesty and with dignity and if you will listen you will know that I love you, indeed as you do not love yourself. I see the many facets of your make-up and indeed to me I love them all. I am the Spirit within you. Find me in the solitude and the silence of your mind and I shall bring forth from within my power of goodness and love.
I am the Spirit within and I watch the seasons of time. I am with you as your heart races forward into the spring. I am happy with you in the summer of your peace. As autumn comes and tucks away the dreams that will never become reality I am there to soothe the broken heart. In winter I bid you patience, peace, that you can create a perfection with me that will strengthen and support all your days.
Indeed. I am the Spirit within you and I know you in all your moods for I am you and you are me. I see, I feel, I know, only through you for we are one, you and I will grow together as the seasons come and go until we are still in the Silence of God.
Until we understand that only blended together are we truly fulfilled, I love that which you are and that which you shall become for in truth I am you and you are me until eternity.
We move together you and I as does the sun and the moon, moving to a rhythm that is as old as time itself. The moon may seem to disappear for a time and only stripes of light cut the inky darkness of the night but it is there as I am, the Spirit within giving you the power to believe in us and in life.
I am the Spirit within. I am one part of you that you may reject at times and yet you cannot exist without me for I am you and you and I are one. Together we are the Illumination of GOD.
( Author Unknown
Special prayers for Tasha and her son Chystian/b]
Dear Lord, Good Shepherd, You heal the sick and the needy. I give you all those parts of my body which have suffered from illness. You know what it is like to endure pain. Look kindly on me today and heal me. Restore me to strenght of soul and body. Give Your gift of wisdom to my physician that he/she may may be guided by the Holy Spirit in all he/she does. Bless my nurses so that their hands will become Your hands as they touch me. Bless, too, my medication. O Jesus, grant us all Your healing grace of love and peace. AMEN --
Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.
(Bible, part 1 Cor 13)
GOD,
I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire.
And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.
Thomas Merton, "Thoughts in Solitude"
God speaks to man - essene gospel of peace
I speak to you.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you when you were born.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first sight.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first word.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first thought.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first love.
Be still
Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first song.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the grass of the meadows.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the trees of the forests.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the valleys and the hills.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the Holy Mountains.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the rain and snow.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the waves of the sea.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the dew of the morning.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the peace of the evening.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the splendour of the sun.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the brilliant stars.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the storm and the clouds.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the thunder and lightening.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you through the mysterious rainbow.
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you when you are alone
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you through the Wisdom of the Ancients.
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you at the end of time.
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you when you have seen my Angels.
Be still
Know I am God.
I will speak to you throughout Eternity.
Be still
Know I am God.
I speak to you.
Be still
Know I am God.
Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life;
Rather look to them with full hope that as they arise,
God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely
through all things;
And when you cannot stand it, God will carry you
in His arms.
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
The same everlasting Father who cares for you today
will take care of you today and every day.
He will either shield you from suffering or will give you
unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace and put aside all anxious thoughts and
imaginations.
St. Francis de Sales
Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR
In our Home
We encourage one another,
We build one another up,
We are at peace with each other,
We seek to do good,
We rejoice,
We give thanks,
We pray constantly,
In our Home.
adapted from
1 Thess. 5:11, 13, 15-18
My soul takes refuge in the shadow of Your wings. Close to You is where I want to be. You are my strength. You are my God, You are my king. And all I want is what You want for me. ~Rick Founds
In our Home
We encourage one another,
We build one another up,
We are at peace with each other,
We seek to do good,
We rejoice,
We give thanks,
We pray constantly,
In our Home.
adapted from
1 Thess. 5:11, 13, 15-18-In Our Home
Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR
Earth Teach Me to Remember !
Earth teach me stillness
as the grasses are stilled with light.
Earth teach me suffering
as old stones suffer with memory.
Earth teach me humility
as blossoms are humble with beginning.
Earth Teach me caring
as the mother who secures her young.
Earth teach me courage
as the tree which stands alone.
Earth teach me limitation
as the ant which crawls on the ground.
Earth teach me freedom
as the eagle which soars in the sky.
Earth teach me resignation
as the leaves which die in the fall.
Earth teach me regeneration
as the seed which rises in the spring.
Earth teach me to forget myself
as melted snow forgets its life.
Earth teach me to remember kindness
as dry fields weep in the rain.
Ute, A Native North American Prayer
Lord, behold our family here assembled.
We thank you for this place in which we dwell,
for the love that unites us,
for the peace accorded to us this day,
for the hope with which we expect the morrow;
for the health, the work, the food and the bright skies
that make our lives delightful;
for our friends in all parts of the earth. Amen.
- Robert Louis Stevenson
Make Me Strong in Spirit
Make me strong in spirit,
Courageous in action,
Gentle of heart,
Let me act in wisdom,
Conquer my fear and doubt,
Discover my own hidden gifts,
Meet others with compassion,
Be a source of healing energies,
And face each day with hope and joy.
- A. Wilwrot
Life is to be lived to its fullest so that death is just another chapter. Memories of our lives, our works and our deeds will continue in others.
---Rosa Parks
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. ~Buddha~
v The greatest prayer is patience. ~Buddha~
v The best way to know God is to love many things. ~Vincent van Gogh~
My soul takes refuge in the shadow of Your wings. Close to You is where I want to be. You are my strength. You are my God, You are my king. And all I want is what You want for me. ~Rick Founds
Prayer for the Sick
Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over those who sleep.
Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ.
Rest your weary ones.
Bless your dying ones.
Soothe your suffering ones.
Pity your afflicted ones.
Shield your joyous ones.
And for all your love's sake. Amen.
Saint Augustine
Violence never again!
War never again!
Terrorism never again!
In God's name,
may all religions bring upon earth
justice and peace,
forgiveness, life and love!
His Holiness Pope John Paul ii - 01.24.2002
The man capable of greatness of soul will open wide the windows of his mind,
letting the winds blow freely upon it from every portion of the universe
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I Am There
Do you need Me?
I am there.
You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by.
You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice.
You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands.
I am at work, though you do not understand My ways.
I am at work, though you do not recognize My works.
I am not strange visions. I am not mysteries.
Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith.
Yet I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer.
When you need Me, I am there.
Even if you deny Me, I am there.
Even when you feel most alone, I am there.
Even in your fears, I am there.
Even in your pain, I am there.
I am there when you pray and when you do not pray.
I am in you, and you are in Me.
Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in your mind are the mists of yours and mine.
Yet only with your mind can you know Me and experience Me.
Empty your heart of empty fears.
When you get yourself out of the way, I am there.
You can of yourself do nothing, but I can do all.
And I am in all.
Though you may not see the good, good is there, for I am there.
I am there because I have to be, because I am.
Only in Me does the world have meaning; only out of Me does the world take form; only because of Me does the world go forward.
I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded.
I am the love that is the laws fulfilling. I am assurance. I am peace. I am oneness. I am the law that you can live by. I am the love that you can cling to. I am your assurance. I am your peace. I am one with you. I am.
Though you fail to find Me, I do not fail you.
Though your faith in Me is unsure, My faith in you never wavers, because I know you, because I love you.
Beloved, I am there.
James Dillet Freeman
Thank you....Lord..In the words of Emerson we thank you this morning.....
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
ralph waldo emerson - 1803-1882
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the infinite peace to you.
adapted from - ancient gaelic runes
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Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
The unknown is terrifying,
responsibility is overwhelming,
the untapped anger cannot be borne.
Hear our cry, O God of love,
for all so trapped in fear.
Open our hearts to trust
your presence to guide us
in the unknown places;
teach us to know
you will support us in all
that we undertake;
free us to share with you
the rage within, knowing
you will never desert us.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
May we discover through pain and torment,
the strength to live with grace and humor.
May we discover through doubt and anguish,
the strength to live with dignity and holiness.
May we discover through suffering and fear,
the strength to move toward healing.
May it come to pass that we be restored to health and to vigor.
May Life grant us wellness of body, spirit, and mind.
And if this cannot be so, may we find in this transformation and passage
moments of meaning, opportunities for love
and the deep and gracious calm that comes
when we allow ourselves to move on.
Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro
With Every Breath I Take Today
With every breath I take today,
I vow to be awake;
And every step I take,
I vow to take with a grateful heart--
So I may see with eyes of love
into the hearts of all I meet,
To ease their burden when I can
And touch them with a smile of peace.
Blue Iris Sangha
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Most merciful God,
bless all who have suffered trauma
in their lives.
Support them with love
during their time of shock.
Grace them with peace
as they wrestle with the challenges
of each day.
Sustain them in hope
as they prepare for the days ahead.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson |
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
The little plans I tried to carry
Have failed
O' Dear God.
But, I will not sorrow
I will pause a little while
And try again tomorrow.
Anushree Karnani
O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace, help me in all things to rely upon your holy will. In every hour of the day reveal your will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to throughout the day with peace of soul and with firm conviction that your will governs all. In all my deeds and words, guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by you. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing others. Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will, teach me to pray. And you, yourself, pray in me. Amen.
- St. Philaret of Moscow
Christian, Eastern Orthodox
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May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, superficial relationships, so that you will live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people so that you will work for justice, equality and peace.
May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war, so that you will reach out your hand to comfort them and change their pain into joy.
And may God bless you with the foolishness to think that you can make a difference in the world, so that you will do the things which others tell you cannot be done.
Author Unknown
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A Prayer
by Max Ehrmann
Let me do my work each day; and if the darkened hours of despair
overcome me, may I not forget the strength that comforted me
in the desolation of other times.
May I still remember the bright hours that found me walking over
the silent hills of my childhood, or dreaming on the margin of a quiet
river, when a light glowed within me, and I promised my early God
to have courage amid the tempests of the changing years.
Spare me from bitterness and from the sharp passions of unguarded
moments. May I not forget that poverty and riches are of the spirit.
Though the world knows me not, may my thoughts and actions be
such as shall keep me friendly with myself.
Lift up my eyes from the earth, and let me not forget the uses of the
stars. Forbid that I should judge others lest I condemn myself.
Let me not follow the clamor of the world, but walk calmly in my
path.
Give me a few friends who will love me for what I am; and keep ever
burning before my vagrant steps the kindly light of hope.
And though age and infirmity overtake me, and I come not within
sight of the castle of my dreams, teach me still to be thankful for
life, and for time's olden memories that are good and sweet; and
may the evening's twilight find me gentle still.
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Jackie Deshannon - Put A Little Love In Your Heart Lyrics
Think of your fellow man
lend him a helping hand
put a little love in your heart.
You see it's getting late
oh please don't hesitate
put a little love in your heart.
And the world will be a better place
and the world will be a better place
for you and me
you just wait and see
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A Vow for Health & Joy
I vow to offer joy
to one person in the morning
and to help relieve the grief
of one person in the afternoon.
I vow to live simply and sanely,
content with just a few possessions,
and to keep my body healthy.
I vow to let go
of all worries and anxiety
in order to be light and free.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Do more than belong: participate.
Do more than care: help.
Do more than believe: practice.
Do more than be fair: be kind.
Do more than forgive: forget.
Do more than dream: work.
William Arthur Ward
Dear God, thank You for this day, thank You for allowing me to see it. Lord, I thank You for life. Praying for peace....Praying for those who are suffering...May those who grieve be comforted and gain peace through the Light within them....Lord, make us all instruments of thy peace....A prayer of warmth and caring for all those feeling alone and scared.... I thank you for my family and friends and this wonderful board...xoxo,Patti
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Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings. Thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as
long as possible. Thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are blind.
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising. Thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.
Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned, tempers are short, and my children are so loud. Thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced. Thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.
Even though the routine of my job often is monotonous. Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest. Thank you, Lord, for life.
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"When we walk to the edge of all the light we have,
and take the step into the darkness of the unknown,
we must believe that one of two things will happen;
there will be something solid for us to stand on.....
or we will be taught to fly."
Patrick Overton
For those who suffer,
and those who cry this day,
give them repose, Lord;
a pause in their burdens.
Let there be minutes
where they experience peace,
not of man
but of angels.
Love them, Lord,
when others cannot.
Hold them, Lord,
when we fail with human arms.
Hear their prayers
and give them the ability to hear You back
in whatever language they best understand.
Margaret A. Davidson
Somewhere, out at the edges, the night
Is turning and the waves of darkness
Begin to brighten the shore of dawn.
The heavy dark falls back to earth
And the freed air goes wild with light,
The heart fills with fresh, bright breath
And thoughts stir to give birth to colour.
I arise today
In the name of Silence
Womb of the Word,
In the name of Stillness
Home of Belonging,
In the name of the Solitude
Of the Soul and the Earth.
I arise today
Blessed by all things,
Wings of breath,
Delight of eyes,
Wonder of whisper,
Intimacy of touch,
Eternity of soul,
Urgency of thought,
Miracle of health,
Embrace of God.
May I live this day
Compassionate of heart,
Gentle in word,
Gracious in awareness,
Courageous in thought,
Generous in love.
--John O'Donohue, "Anam Cara"
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Dear Lord we seek your love and guidance in all we do ..WE invite you to journey with us and help us find our direction..We give you praise and ask you to guide our path and direction today a you are the center and now the best direction for us.. Where decisions are needed please guide us..Where uncertainty plagues us please remind us to trust in you and ourselves....ox,Patti
Mother Teresa
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.
[bSlow me down, Lord!
Ease the pounding of my heart
By the quieting of my mind.
Steady my harried pace
With a vision of the eternal reach of time.
Give me,
Amidst the confusions of my day,
The calmness of the everlasting hills.
Break the tensions of my nerves
With the soothing music
Of the singing streams
That live in my memory.
Help me to know
The magical power of sleep,
Teach me the art
Of taking minute vacations
Of slowing down
To look at a flower;
To chat with an old friend
Or make a new one;
To pat a stray dog;
To watch a spider build a web;
To smile at a child;
Or to read a few lines from a good book.
Remind me each day
That the race is not always to the swift;
That there is more to life
Than increasing its speed.
Let me look upward
Into the branches of the towering oak
And know that it grew great and strong
Because it grew slowly and well.
Slow me down, Lord,
And inspire me to send my roots deep
Into the soil of life's enduring values
That I may grow toward the stars
Of my greater destiny.
Bruce Barton
Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance
Wilferd A. Peterson.
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Make Me Strong in Spirit
Make me strong in spirit,
Courageous in action,
Gentle of heart,
Let me act in wisdom,
Conquer my fear and doubt,
Discover my own hidden gifts,
Meet others with compassion,
Be a source of healing energies,
And face each day with hope and joy.
- A. Wilwroot
The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in ones life.
-- Dalai Lama
Never fear shadows. They simply mean there's a light somewhere nearby. eb white charlottes web
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O Lord, help me to understand
that You ain't going to let nothing
come my way that You and me
together can't handle.
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Sunlight filtering in my window ---
Chasing the night shadows away ---
The dawning of a new day.
A day in which I may enjoy to the fullest
Gods splendor in creation ---
How marvelous are His works!
The calming breeze
Blowing upon my face ---
The peaceful sounds
Of the ocean waves lapping against the shore.
The beauty of a mountaintop ---
Looking out over endless expansion of earth and sky.
A brighter horizon ---
Oh, what a glorious day it is!
For my God has thus made it for me to behold
The wonders of His hand ---
CROWNING TOUCHES of His everlasting love.
© 1973 Dorothy Womack
In This Home
We BELIEVE in living deeply,
Laughing often and loving always.
We BELIEVE we were brought together
To support and care for each other.
We BELIEVE in celebrating together--
Our faith, our heritage, our traditions.
We BELIEVE that everyone's feelings count,
And that the uniqueness of each of us
Strengthens all of us.
We BELIEVE
In the power of forgiveness to heal
And the power of love
To carry us through.
We BELIEVE in one another,
In this family,
IN THIS HOME.
On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him. -buddha
-Author Unknown
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
-Proverbs 17:22
We ask you to restore faith where faith is weak
We ask you to restore hope where hope is weak
Lord please help us and guide us
Lord please bring comfort where there is pain,
courage where there is fear,
hope where there is despair,
acceptance when the end is near,
and a touch gentle with tenderness, patience, and love
We pray for our Doctor's,Nurses and caregivers..
Oh my God,
teach me to receive the sick in Your Name.
Give to my efforts success
for the glory of Your Holy Name.
It is Your work, without You I can not succeed.
Grant that the sick You have placed
in my care may be blessed,
and not any one be lost
because of neglect on my part.
Help me to overcome every temporal weakness,
and strengthen in me whatever will enable me to
bring joy to the lives of those I serve.
Give me grace for the sake of Your sick ones
and of those lives that will be influenced by them.
Amen
We can do no great things, only small things with great love
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~Mother Theresa A special dedication for Mother Teresa . . .
one of the most well known nurses of our time.
A humanitarian - a saint.
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"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"
Lao-tzu
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Special prayers for Tasha and her son Chystian/b]
Dear Lord, Good Shepherd, You heal the sick and the needy. I give you all those parts of my body which have suffered from illness. You know what it is like to endure pain. Look kindly on me today and heal me. Restore me to strenght of soul and body. Give Your gift of wisdom to my physician that he/she may may be guided by the Holy Spirit in all he/she does. Bless my nurses so that their hands will become Your hands as they touch me. Bless, too, my medication. O Jesus, grant us all Your healing grace of love and peace. AMEN --
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." Saint Exupery
Special prayers for Margaret as she prepares for surgery tomorrow.....
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
Sierrs,Wendy, Vesna's Mother , Lilee , Liz clark ,Sue68 ,Eileen(Raven81),Faith In God,
SandyL , Sarge7 DH of Lori, running deer,Trisha,Liarra,Crickette,LadyHawk,
Jenny1975's Mom, April, Gena Marie's Mom Paula ,Louise2004,kathleencrystal,juni,
CarrieV , yorkie mum,JustLearning,riesesdad's wife,Kacey,Kjmstn, JeanieB,abetterwaytohealbio, mermaid,Hanoon, Niffer,loveson,Keeping Hope's mom,
Caroltoo, policewoman,BobbiC,Carol2156,
2acdmom, jeannelaine,lindasant, beckyo,BarbieC,mardonlee,Carlos2,Gwyn,catmac, DebbieL,shelby,bethd,AlabamaSurvivor,
cdrouant,mheadl,
JoniV,GailAnne7,judiek,angeiweb,Tweeti,suezq, AnneF,abby,slp516,jasule,nonnygirl, Judy B,joannej,Solly,nancee,CherlyN , Hockeymom , normalcani,Angela_M,candyce,Liberth Rebekah,
dwhit205, jlcmomof3,gretchenrh,Bookworm 50,
Mare S,Debran55,joyce ann,Mickey 527,,CBR2004,canicani,akotha,jon,
lizbiff,babyface,Cheryl Garcia,mrs smif,far,linda1949,MomCasey,journey,
CarlaT,Boots,Binyl,
Keldevlin,twinpeaks,Sue55,Ellen Fitz,
JanieMarie,donna_h, KMMM,Paulette531,
mec2450, bluelady,anne 3,brena,ParrotHead,slshriner,JRS,Buzz,
cohealer,
hopespringseternal,Cheryl N,TorontoKaren,Sylvie,sherridl,DebbieB,
louper,bluekitten,
Shirlann,Cally,geeta75,mjy9357,m_lincoln,Poogle, Tish,Jmartyn6,Ahyupgrl,
Lunalin,Andie,JANET FROM PA,filmfestgirl,Grammaofchance,sendprayers,
mjoc,janie44,
lizzie cee,Joan J,Marilyn M,Ginadcnj,shelby, Cappy,Sunnie,Suby,Sellix,Linda H,isi,
babybeatrix,Pauline3837,Mel,babybird,Jackibird,
lumpy,BC_man,claydance,Fozzybear,Scaredhusband,
2kids5pets,kristi48,Mountain Lady,picarify,hope2004,marmi30,dreamer,
highspeed ,Rosalyn M,omo,ML,Erica,
lernerphoto,Karin s,What'sin AStage,Elizabeth06 , lara8,Steff,ace1,motherof4at29,Kelsy,
joyce anne,sunrise617,KathyFB,Survivor,nurseinNY,
Patti11, Not Me, Debra Hinson,NPat,Saxony,
Hoboken Chick, positiveattitude,RosalynM,
Twiggy,Father of Six,LinPA,Claiire, samct, Kaykaysc,KitaKitty,WhiteRockGirl,KarRGB,
SilentWing,Msfoob,
Cathy_WY,flowergirl,Robin75,Hana,
Moissy,dawnt,bernz,
Biologi,
smbdclifton, echo.,Kim123,DorisW,maryyanons,
chezboo,marybeth ,JillCR,
Heatheroo,lv2cmp,nicely's Mom,tShoe,kathrog,
cbunny,wiscpat,mjhawk43,curtismom,veronica,
marmar,
FLSWEETSUE,monnasgeuka4,Andee,Ginadcnj,
marykaydmom,
TexasCat,Jinglynn,3strikes,ozdes,hopeintx,
Faith_N_God,
susanlee,helsumed,Candy Chicago,Emnnate,cdv4251992,CarolN,lucky32,
julianne,
dawntoo,dDanette, Jean60 Ohio, gmr52,
buki,LBL,fleming,
Jaded,
Survivor Lisa,WDJ1229,Nytremi,Surv5r,
luckyanna,
LouiseB,JanieMarie,
Karen Long, WendiLou,JoanJ,
nana2tothegirls,peanut81,Lynette R,Hilary57,spar2,Kendrasue,JoJo,Leno,
SandyInNj,mom2e,at56,
newfriend,jeanetic,lizzyp,ensee54,
OldOakTree,Mandie,
catluyr,dant's Mom,sheila52,verity ,
innion na gealai(Jeannine),Charli,
HecticShelleyUK,Tim's Mom,vgscottsdale,
adavis8786,
TrainFan,Emelee26,pianogal,
Sunshines4love,xxx111,AngelaG,Nickig ,
Dianna 01's Mom,Lucylove,Neelie,indigo,
VickiLA , Nancy050,Kaycafe,NYCMOM,Glad,
cujigirl'sMom,NYJanet,
precious071003 ,lf777,apbx,canadianaq's aunt,kleanda,BC48,paulakay,Bianca,PJB,
mwoodrowe,nrs1857,lpl74,dmk123,mary1220,
homealone,kyle,lucky32,pitanga,kimba,
vatx,LindaG63,hippie96321,sandi1955 ,
Bbcoll55,lejo,Molly57,classicgirl'sMom,
Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian **Agie and her family
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister -
Teach me, Father, how to go
Softly as the grasses grow;
Hush my soul to meet the shock
Of the wild world as a rock;
But my spirit propt with power,
Make as simple as a flower.
Let the dry heart fill its cup.
Like a poppy looking up;
Let life lightly wear her crown,
Like a poppy looking down.
Teach me, Father, how to be
Kind and patient as a tree.
Joyfully the crickets croon
Under shady oak at noon;
Beetle on his mission bent,
Tarries in that cooling tent.
Let me also cheer a nook---
Place for friendly bread and book---
Place where passing souls can rest
On the way, and be their best...Edwin Markham
The meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace...Psalm 37:11
Love and warm thoughts. MJB -
Wishing you all comfort and peace...
"Deep within us all, there is a well-spring of courage that bubbles up and provides us with the hope that we will be well again" Author unknow....Here'e to getting well and finding our "well-spring" no matter where we may be on our journey in life.......xoxoxo Patti
May today there be peace within.
May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you are meant to be....
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of
faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you....
May you be content knowing you are a child of God....
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
Sierrs,Wendy, Vesna's Mother , Lilee , Liz clark ,Sue68 ,Eileen(Raven81),Faith In God,
SandyL , Sarge7 DH of Lori, running deer,Trisha,Liarra,Crickette,LadyHawk,
Jenny1975's Mom, April, Gena Marie's Mom Paula ,Louise2004,kathleencrystal,juni,
CarrieV , yorkie mum,JustLearning,riesesdad's wife,Kacey,Kjmstn, JeanieB,abetterwaytohealbio, mermaid,Hanoon, Niffer,loveson,Keeping Hope's mom,
Caroltoo, policewoman,BobbiC,Carol2156,
2acdmom, jeannelaine,lindasant, beckyo,BarbieC,mardonlee,Carlos2,Gwyn,catmac, DebbieL,shelby,bethd,AlabamaSurvivor,
cdrouant,mheadl,
JoniV,GailAnne7,judiek,angeiweb,Tweeti,suezq, AnneF,abby,slp516,jasule,nonnygirl, Judy B,joannej,Solly,nancee,CherlyN , Hockeymom , normalcani,Angela_M,candyce,Liberth Rebekah,
dwhit205, jlcmomof3,gretchenrh,Bookworm 50,
Mare S,Debran55,joyce ann,Mickey 527,,CBR2004,canicani,akotha,jon,
lizbiff,babyface,Cheryl Garcia,mrs smif,far,linda1949,MomCasey,journey,
CarlaT,Boots,Binyl,
Keldevlin,twinpeaks,Sue55,Ellen Fitz,
JanieMarie,donna_h, KMMM,Paulette531,
mec2450, bluelady,anne 3,brena,ParrotHead,slshriner,JRS,Buzz,
cohealer,
hopespringseternal,Cheryl N,TorontoKaren,Sylvie,sherridl,DebbieB,
louper,bluekitten,
Shirlann,Cally,geeta75,mjy9357,m_lincoln,Poogle, Tish,Jmartyn6,Ahyupgrl,
Lunalin,Andie,JANET FROM PA,filmfestgirl,Grammaofchance,sendprayers,
mjoc,janie44,
lizzie cee,Joan J,Marilyn M,Ginadcnj,shelby, Cappy,Sunnie,Suby,Sellix,Linda H,isi,
babybeatrix,Pauline3837,Mel,babybird,Jackibird,
lumpy,BC_man,claydance,Fozzybear,Scaredhusband,
2kids5pets,kristi48,Mountain Lady,picarify,hope2004,marmi30,dreamer,
highspeed ,Rosalyn M,omo,ML,Erica,
lernerphoto,Karin s,What'sin AStage,Elizabeth06 , lara8,Steff,ace1,motherof4at29,Kelsy,
joyce anne,sunrise617,KathyFB,Survivor,nurseinNY,
Patti11, Not Me, Debra Hinson,NPat,Saxony,
Hoboken Chick, positiveattitude,RosalynM,
Twiggy,Father of Six,LinPA,Claiire, samct, Kaykaysc,KitaKitty,WhiteRockGirl,KarRGB,
SilentWing,Msfoob,
Cathy_WY,flowergirl,Robin75,Hana,
Moissy,dawnt,bernz,
Biologi,
smbdclifton, echo.,Kim123,DorisW,maryyanons,
chezboo,marybeth ,JillCR,
Heatheroo,lv2cmp,nicely's Mom,tShoe,kathrog,
cbunny,wiscpat,mjhawk43,curtismom,veronica,
marmar,
FLSWEETSUE,monnasgeuka4,Andee,Ginadcnj,
marykaydmom,
TexasCat,Jinglynn,3strikes,ozdes,hopeintx,
Faith_N_God,
susanlee,helsumed,Candy Chicago,Emnnate,cdv4251992,CarolN,lucky32,
julianne,
dawntoo,dDanette, Jean60 Ohio, gmr52,
buki,LBL,fleming,
Jaded,
Survivor Lisa,WDJ1229,Nytremi,Surv5r,
luckyanna,
LouiseB,JanieMarie,
Karen Long, WendiLou,JoanJ,
nana2tothegirls,peanut81,Lynette R,Hilary57,spar2,Kendrasue,JoJo,Leno,
SandyInNj,mom2e,at56,
newfriend,jeanetic,lizzyp,ensee54,
OldOakTree,Mandie,
catluyr,dant's Mom,sheila52,verity ,
innion na gealai(Jeannine),Charli,
HecticShelleyUK,Tim's Mom,vgscottsdale,
adavis8786,
TrainFan,Emelee26,pianogal,
Sunshines4love,xxx111,AngelaG,Nickig ,
Dianna 01's Mom,Lucylove,Neelie,indigo,
VickiLA , Nancy050,Kaycafe,NYCMOM,Glad,
cujigirl'sMom,NYJanet,
precious071003 ,lf777,apbx,canadianaq's aunt,kleanda,BC48,paulakay,Bianca,PJB,
mwoodrowe,nrs1857,lpl74,dmk123,mary1220,
homealone,kyle,lucky32,pitanga,kimba,
vatx,LindaG63,hippie96321,sandi1955 ,
Bbcoll55,lejo,Molly57,classicgirl'sMom,
Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. -
Where two or more are gathered together, there dwells divine spirit!
As you read these words, your prayers join with the prayers of all who pray here.....
Pray along as you read and if you feel inclined leave a prayer of your own today on this thread......
Praying for peace,light,hope,health and happiness..Praying for patience,wisdom,and healing..Giving thanks to all that is good and for all of our good fortune's..Help us see our good fortune Lord ..May we always have enough enthusiasm to look forward,
Enough faith to banish depression,
Enough determination to make each
day better than yesterday.
This we pray in your name.............
Father, I ask you to bless my friends reading this right now. I am
asking You to minister to their spirit at this very moment.
Where there is pain, give them Your peace and mercy.
Where there is self doubting,
release a renewed confidence in Your ability to work through them.
Where there is tiredness, or exhaustion,
I ask You to give them understanding, patience,
and strength as they learn submission to your leading.
Where there is spiritual stagnation,
I ask You to renew them by revealing Your nearness,
and by drawing them into greater intimacy with You.
Where there is fear, reveal Your love, and release to them Your courage..Where there is pain grant relief..xoxo,Patti
Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work: you don't give up.
Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely.
From the Land Before Time
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
Sierrs,Wendy, Vesna's Mother , Lilee , Liz clark ,Sue68 ,Eileen(Raven81),Faith In God,
SandyL , Sarge7 DH of Lori, running deer,Trisha,Liarra,Crickette,LadyHawk,
Jenny1975's Mom, April, Gena Marie's Mom Paula ,Louise2004,kathleencrystal,juni,
CarrieV , yorkie mum,JustLearning,riesesdad's wife,Kacey,Kjmstn, JeanieB,abetterwaytohealbio, mermaid,Hanoon, Niffer,loveson,Keeping Hope's mom,
Caroltoo, policewoman,BobbiC,Carol2156,
2acdmom, jeannelaine,lindasant, beckyo,BarbieC,mardonlee,Carlos2,Gwyn,catmac, DebbieL,shelby,bethd,AlabamaSurvivor,
cdrouant,mheadl,
JoniV,GailAnne7,judiek,angeiweb,Tweeti,suezq, AnneF,abby,slp516,jasule,nonnygirl, Judy B,joannej,Solly,nancee,CherlyN , Hockeymom , normalcani,Angela_M,candyce,Liberth Rebekah,
dwhit205, jlcmomof3,gretchenrh,Bookworm 50,
Mare S,Debran55,joyce ann,Mickey 527,,CBR2004,canicani,akotha,jon,
lizbiff,babyface,Cheryl Garcia,mrs smif,far,linda1949,MomCasey,journey,
CarlaT,Boots,Binyl,
Keldevlin,twinpeaks,Sue55,Ellen Fitz,
JanieMarie,donna_h, KMMM,Paulette531,
mec2450, bluelady,anne 3,brena,ParrotHead,slshriner,JRS,Buzz,
cohealer,
hopespringseternal,Cheryl N,TorontoKaren,Sylvie,sherridl,DebbieB,
louper,bluekitten,
Shirlann,Cally,geeta75,mjy9357,m_lincoln,Poogle, Tish,Jmartyn6,Ahyupgrl,
Lunalin,Andie,JANET FROM PA,filmfestgirl,Grammaofchance,sendprayers,
mjoc,janie44,
lizzie cee,Joan J,Marilyn M,Ginadcnj,shelby, Cappy,Sunnie,Suby,Sellix,Linda H,isi,
babybeatrix,Pauline3837,Mel,babybird,Jackibird,
lumpy,BC_man,claydance,Fozzybear,Scaredhusband,
2kids5pets,kristi48,Mountain Lady,picarify,hope2004,marmi30,dreamer,
highspeed ,Rosalyn M,omo,ML,Erica,
lernerphoto,Karin s,What'sin AStage,Elizabeth06 , lara8,Steff,ace1,motherof4at29,Kelsy,
joyce anne,sunrise617,KathyFB,Survivor,nurseinNY,
Patti11, Not Me, Debra Hinson,NPat,Saxony,
Hoboken Chick, positiveattitude,RosalynM,
Twiggy,Father of Six,LinPA,Claiire, samct, Kaykaysc,KitaKitty,WhiteRockGirl,KarRGB,
SilentWing,Msfoob,
Cathy_WY,flowergirl,Robin75,Hana,
Moissy,dawnt,bernz,
Biologi,
smbdclifton, echo.,Kim123,DorisW,maryyanons,
chezboo,marybeth ,JillCR,
Heatheroo,lv2cmp,nicely's Mom,tShoe,kathrog,
cbunny,wiscpat,mjhawk43,curtismom,veronica,
marmar,
FLSWEETSUE,monnasgeuka4,Andee,Ginadcnj,
marykaydmom,
TexasCat,Jinglynn,3strikes,ozdes,hopeintx,
Faith_N_God,
susanlee,helsumed,Candy Chicago,Emnnate,cdv4251992,CarolN,lucky32,
julianne,
dawntoo,dDanette, Jean60 Ohio, gmr52,
buki,LBL,fleming,
Jaded,
Survivor Lisa,WDJ1229,Nytremi,Surv5r,
luckyanna,
LouiseB,JanieMarie,
Karen Long, WendiLou,JoanJ,
nana2tothegirls,peanut81,Lynette R,Hilary57,spar2,Kendrasue,JoJo,Leno,
SandyInNj,mom2e,at56,
newfriend,jeanetic,lizzyp,ensee54,
OldOakTree,Mandie,
catluyr,dant's Mom,sheila52,verity ,
innion na gealai(Jeannine),Charli,
HecticShelleyUK,Tim's Mom,vgscottsdale,
adavis8786,
TrainFan,Emelee26,pianogal,
Sunshines4love,xxx111,AngelaG,Nickig ,
Dianna 01's Mom,Lucylove,Neelie,indigo,
VickiLA , Nancy050,Kaycafe,NYCMOM,Glad,
cujigirl'sMom,NYJanet,
precious071003 ,lf777,apbx,canadianaq's aunt,kleanda,BC48,paulakay,Bianca,PJB,
mwoodrowe,nrs1857,lpl74,dmk123,mary1220,
homealone,kyle,lucky32,pitanga,kimba,
vatx,LindaG63,hippie96321,sandi1955 ,
Bbcoll55,lejo,Molly57,classicgirl'sMom,
Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. -
Dear Lord we look upon you with thanks and ask that you travel with us as we journey through this day..We seek your strength,patience,guidance and blessings..If we fall today please be near to guide us to our feet... If we become angry and frustrated ,please be near to calm our anxieties...If we are confused and in despair, please be there to aid us in our decision making process..And most of all please bestow upon us your many blessings.. We seek your gentle touch of healing..Not that just of the body
Father but also that of the mind and soul...Amen..By Patti A
Circle me, Lord.
Keep protection near
And danger afar.
Circle me, Lord
Keep hope within.
Keep doubt without.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep light near
And darkness afar.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep peace within.
Keep evil out.
Author unknown
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom``Marcel Proust
When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you,
until it seems as though you cannot hang on a minute longer,
never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
Harriet Stowe
Where two or more are gathered together, there dwells divine spirit!
As you read these words, your prayers join with the prayers of all who pray here.....
Pray along as you read and if you feel inclined leave a prayer of your own today on this thread......
Praying for peace,light,hope,health and happiness..Praying for patience,wisdom,and healing..Giving thanks to all that is good and for all of our good fortune's..Help us see our good fortune Lord ..May we always have enough enthusiasm to look forward,
Enough faith to banish depression,
Enough determination to make each
day better than yesterday.
This we pray in your name.............
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
Sierrs,Wendy, Vesna's Mother , Lilee , Liz clark ,Sue68 ,Eileen(Raven81),Faith In God,
SandyL , Sarge7 DH of Lori, running deer,Trisha,Liarra,Crickette,LadyHawk,
Jenny1975's Mom, April, Gena Marie's Mom Paula ,Louise2004,kathleencrystal,juni,
CarrieV , yorkie mum,JustLearning,riesesdad's wife,Kacey,Kjmstn, JeanieB,abetterwaytohealbio, mermaid,Hanoon, Niffer,loveson,Keeping Hope's mom,
Caroltoo, policewoman,BobbiC,Carol2156,
2acdmom, jeannelaine,lindasant, beckyo,BarbieC,mardonlee,Carlos2,Gwyn,catmac, DebbieL,shelby,bethd,AlabamaSurvivor,
cdrouant,mheadl,
JoniV,GailAnne7,judiek,angeiweb,Tweeti,suezq, AnneF,abby,slp516,jasule,nonnygirl, Judy B,joannej,Solly,nancee,CherlyN , Hockeymom , normalcani,Angela_M,candyce,Liberth Rebekah,
dwhit205, jlcmomof3,gretchenrh,Bookworm 50,
Mare S,Debran55,joyce ann,Mickey 527,,CBR2004,canicani,akotha,jon,
lizbiff,babyface,Cheryl Garcia,mrs smif,far,linda1949,MomCasey,journey,
CarlaT,Boots,Binyl,
Keldevlin,twinpeaks,Sue55,Ellen Fitz,
JanieMarie,donna_h, KMMM,Paulette531,
mec2450, bluelady,anne 3,brena,ParrotHead,slshriner,JRS,Buzz,
cohealer,
hopespringseternal,Cheryl N,TorontoKaren,Sylvie,sherridl,DebbieB,
louper,bluekitten,
Shirlann,Cally,geeta75,mjy9357,m_lincoln,Poogle, Tish,Jmartyn6,Ahyupgrl,
Lunalin,Andie,JANET FROM PA,filmfestgirl,Grammaofchance,sendprayers,
mjoc,janie44,
lizzie cee,Joan J,Marilyn M,Ginadcnj,shelby, Cappy,Sunnie,Suby,Sellix,Linda H,isi,
babybeatrix,Pauline3837,Mel,babybird,Jackibird,
lumpy,BC_man,claydance,Fozzybear,Scaredhusband,
2kids5pets,kristi48,Mountain Lady,picarify,hope2004,marmi30,dreamer,
highspeed ,Rosalyn M,omo,ML,Erica,
lernerphoto,Karin s,What'sin AStage,Elizabeth06 , lara8,Steff,ace1,motherof4at29,Kelsy,
joyce anne,sunrise617,KathyFB,Survivor,nurseinNY,
Patti11, Not Me, Debra Hinson,NPat,Saxony,
Hoboken Chick, positiveattitude,RosalynM,
Twiggy,Father of Six,LinPA,Claiire, samct, Kaykaysc,KitaKitty,WhiteRockGirl,KarRGB,
SilentWing,Msfoob,
Cathy_WY,flowergirl,Robin75,Hana,
Moissy,dawnt,bernz,
Biologi,
smbdclifton, echo.,Kim123,DorisW,maryyanons,
chezboo,marybeth ,JillCR,
Heatheroo,lv2cmp,nicely's Mom,tShoe,kathrog,
cbunny,wiscpat,mjhawk43,curtismom,veronica,
marmar,
FLSWEETSUE,monnasgeuka4,Andee,Ginadcnj,
marykaydmom,
TexasCat,Jinglynn,3strikes,ozdes,hopeintx,
Faith_N_God,
susanlee,helsumed,Candy Chicago,Emnnate,cdv4251992,CarolN,lucky32,
julianne,
dawntoo,dDanette, Jean60 Ohio, gmr52,
buki,LBL,fleming,
Jaded,
Survivor Lisa,WDJ1229,Nytremi,Surv5r,
luckyanna,
LouiseB,JanieMarie,
Karen Long, WendiLou,JoanJ,
nana2tothegirls,peanut81,Lynette R,Hilary57,spar2,Kendrasue,JoJo,Leno,
SandyInNj,mom2e,at56,
newfriend,jeanetic,lizzyp,ensee54,
OldOakTree,Mandie,
catluyr,dant's Mom,sheila52,verity ,
innion na gealai(Jeannine),Charli,
HecticShelleyUK,Tim's Mom,vgscottsdale,
adavis8786,
TrainFan,Emelee26,pianogal,
Sunshines4love,xxx111,AngelaG,Nickig ,
Dianna 01's Mom,Lucylove,Neelie,indigo,
VickiLA , Nancy050,Kaycafe,NYCMOM,Glad,
cujigirl'sMom,NYJanet,
precious071003 ,lf777,apbx,canadianaq's aunt,kleanda,BC48,paulakay,Bianca,PJB,
mwoodrowe,nrs1857,lpl74,dmk123,mary1220,
homealone,kyle,lucky32,pitanga,kimba,
vatx,LindaG63,hippie96321,sandi1955 ,
Bbcoll55,lejo,Molly57,classicgirl'sMom,
Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. -
The Search
I sought His love in sun and stars,
And where the wild seas roll,
But found it not. As mute I stood,
Fear overwhelmed my soul;
But when I gave to one in need,
I found the Lord of love indeed.
I sought His love in lore of books,
In charts of science' skill;
They left me orphaned as before---
His love eluded still;
Then in despair I breathed a prayer;
The Lord of love was standing there!...Thomas Curtis Clark
In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and rescued me...Psalm 118:5
Love and warm thoughts. MJB -
Prayer for Spring
Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers to-day;
And give us not to think so far away
As the uncertain harvest; keep us here
All simply in the springing of the year.
Oh, give us pleasure in the orchard white,
Like nothing else by day, like ghosts by night;
And make us happy in the happy bees,
The swarm dilating round the perfect trees.
And make us happy in the darting bird
That suddenly above the bees is heard,
The meteor that thrusts in with needle bill,
And off a blossom in midair stands still.
For this is love and nothing else is love,
The which it is reserved for God above
To sanctify to what far ends He will,
But which it only needs that we fulfill.
- Robert Frost
Be our light in the darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
source: Book of Common Prayer 1979
Dear Lord we look upon you with thanks and ask that you travel with us as we journey through this day..We seek your strength,patience,guidance and blessings..If we fall today please be near to guide us to our feet... If we become angry and frustrated ,please be near to calm our anxieties...If we are confused and in despair, please be there to aid us in our decision making process..And most of all please bestow upon us your many blessings.. We seek your gentle touch of healing..Not that just of the body
Father but also that of the mind and soul...Amen..By Patti A
Circle me, Lord.
Keep protection near
And danger afar.
Circle me, Lord
Keep hope within.
Keep doubt without.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep light near
And darkness afar.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep peace within.
Keep evil out.
Author unknown
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom``Marcel Proust
When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you,
until it seems as though you cannot hang on a minute longer,
never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
Harriet Stowe
Where two or more are gathered together, there dwells divine spirit!
As you read these words, your prayers join with the prayers of all who pray here.....
Pray along as you read and if you feel inclined leave a prayer of your own today on this thread......
Praying for peace,light,hope,health and happiness..Praying for patience,wisdom,and healing..Giving thanks to all that is good and for all of our good fortune's..Help us see our good fortune Lord ..May we always have enough enthusiasm to look forward,
Enough faith to banish depression,
Enough determination to make each
day better than yesterday.
This we pray in your name.............
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
Sierrs,Wendy, Vesna's Mother , Lilee , Liz clark ,Sue68 ,Eileen(Raven81),Faith In God,
SandyL , Sarge7 DH of Lori, running deer,Trisha,Liarra,Crickette,LadyHawk,
Jenny1975's Mom, April, Gena Marie's Mom Paula ,Louise2004,kathleencrystal,juni,
CarrieV , yorkie mum,JustLearning,riesesdad's wife,Kacey,Kjmstn, JeanieB,abetterwaytohealbio, mermaid,Hanoon, Niffer,loveson,Keeping Hope's mom,
Caroltoo, policewoman,BobbiC,Carol2156,
2acdmom, jeannelaine,lindasant, beckyo,BarbieC,mardonlee,Carlos2,Gwyn,catmac, DebbieL,shelby,bethd,AlabamaSurvivor,
cdrouant,mheadl,
JoniV,GailAnne7,judiek,angeiweb,Tweeti,suezq, AnneF,abby,slp516,jasule,nonnygirl, Judy B,joannej,Solly,nancee,CherlyN , Hockeymom , normalcani,Angela_M,candyce,Liberth Rebekah,
dwhit205, jlcmomof3,gretchenrh,Bookworm 50,
Mare S,Debran55,joyce ann,Mickey 527,,CBR2004,canicani,akotha,jon,
lizbiff,babyface,Cheryl Garcia,mrs smif,far,linda1949,MomCasey,journey,
CarlaT,Boots,Binyl,
Keldevlin,twinpeaks,Sue55,Ellen Fitz,
JanieMarie,donna_h, KMMM,Paulette531,
mec2450, bluelady,anne 3,brena,ParrotHead,slshriner,JRS,Buzz,
cohealer,
hopespringseternal,Cheryl N,TorontoKaren,Sylvie,sherridl,DebbieB,
louper,bluekitten,
Shirlann,Cally,geeta75,mjy9357,m_lincoln,Poogle, Tish,Jmartyn6,Ahyupgrl,
Lunalin,Andie,JANET FROM PA,filmfestgirl,Grammaofchance,sendprayers,
mjoc,janie44,
lizzie cee,Joan J,Marilyn M,Ginadcnj,shelby, Cappy,Sunnie,Suby,Sellix,Linda H,isi,
babybeatrix,Pauline3837,Mel,babybird,Jackibird,
lumpy,BC_man,claydance,Fozzybear,Scaredhusband,
2kids5pets,kristi48,Mountain Lady,picarify,hope2004,marmi30,dreamer,
highspeed ,Rosalyn M,omo,ML,Erica,
lernerphoto,Karin s,What'sin AStage,Elizabeth06 , lara8,Steff,ace1,motherof4at29,Kelsy,
joyce anne,sunrise617,KathyFB,Survivor,nurseinNY,
Patti11, Not Me, Debra Hinson,NPat,Saxony,
Hoboken Chick, positiveattitude,RosalynM,
Twiggy,Father of Six,LinPA,Claiire, samct, Kaykaysc,KitaKitty,WhiteRockGirl,KarRGB,
SilentWing,Msfoob,
Cathy_WY,flowergirl,Robin75,Hana,
Moissy,dawnt,bernz,
Biologi,
smbdclifton, echo.,Kim123,DorisW,maryyanons,
chezboo,marybeth ,JillCR,
Heatheroo,lv2cmp,nicely's Mom,tShoe,kathrog,
cbunny,wiscpat,mjhawk43,curtismom,veronica,
marmar,
FLSWEETSUE,monnasgeuka4,Andee,Ginadcnj,
marykaydmom,
TexasCat,Jinglynn,3strikes,ozdes,hopeintx,
Faith_N_God,
susanlee,helsumed,Candy Chicago,Emnnate,cdv4251992,CarolN,lucky32,
julianne,
dawntoo,dDanette, Jean60 Ohio, gmr52,
buki,LBL,fleming,
Jaded,
Survivor Lisa,WDJ1229,Nytremi,Surv5r,
luckyanna,
LouiseB,JanieMarie,
Karen Long, WendiLou,JoanJ,
nana2tothegirls,peanut81,Lynette R,Hilary57,spar2,Kendrasue,JoJo,Leno,
SandyInNj,mom2e,at56,
newfriend,jeanetic,lizzyp,ensee54,
OldOakTree,Mandie,
catluyr,dant's Mom,sheila52,verity ,
innion na gealai(Jeannine),Charli,
HecticShelleyUK,Tim's Mom,vgscottsdale,
adavis8786,
TrainFan,Emelee26,pianogal,
Sunshines4love,xxx111,AngelaG,Nickig ,
Dianna 01's Mom,Lucylove,Neelie,indigo,
VickiLA , Nancy050,Kaycafe,NYCMOM,Glad,
cujigirl'sMom,NYJanet,
precious071003 ,lf777,apbx,canadianaq's aunt,kleanda,BC48,paulakay,Bianca,PJB,
mwoodrowe,nrs1857,lpl74,dmk123,mary1220,
homealone,kyle,lucky32,pitanga,kimba,
vatx,LindaG63,hippie96321,sandi1955 ,
Bbcoll55,lejo,Molly57,classicgirl'sMom,
Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. -
You have created us to live in community,
O God of love;
bless our friends who provide us
with the grace and love of an extended family.
Endow them with the riches of your blessings:
good health, sight, and mobility,
that they may enjoy the wonders of your creation
and share their delight with others.
Bless them with keen minds and compassionate hearts
that they may create a better life for all.
Guard them from injustice, oppression, and evil
that they may know freedom and hope lifelong.
In their waking and in their sleeping,
in their laughter and in their tears,
surround them with your love
until the end of their days;
and so bring them to eternal life in peace.
Through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
- Vienna Cobb Anderson
******************************
For flowers that bloom about our feet,
For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet,
For song of bird, and hum of bee,
For all things fair we hear or see,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!
For blue of stream and blue of sky,
For pleasant shade of branches high,
For fragrant air and cooling breeze,
For beauty of the blooming trees,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
***********************************
Blessed be He who spoke and the world came into being; blessed be He.
Blessed be He who maintains the creation.
Blessed be He who speaks and performs.
Blessed be He who decrees and fulfils.
Blessed be He who has mercy upon the earth.
Blessed be He who has mercy on his creatures.
Blessed be He who pays a good reward to those who fear Him.
Blessed be He who lives for ever, and endures to eternity.
Blessed be He who redeems and saves; blessed be his name...
source: Daily Prayer Book of the United Hebrew
***************************************
Circle me, Lord.
Keep protection near
And danger afar.
Circle me, Lord
Keep hope within.
Keep doubt without.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep light near
And darkness afar.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep peace within.
Keep evil out.
Author unknown
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom``Marcel Proust
When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you,
until it seems as though you cannot hang on a minute longer,
never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
Harriet Stowe
Where two or more are gathered together, there dwells divine spirit!
As you read these words, your prayers join with the prayers of all who pray here.....
Pray along as you read and if you feel inclined leave a prayer of your own today on this thread......
Praying for peace,light,hope,health and happiness..Praying for patience,wisdom,and healing..Giving thanks to all that is good and for all of our good fortune's..Help us see our good fortune Lord ..May we always have enough enthusiasm to look forward,
Enough faith to banish depression,
Enough determination to make each
day better than yesterday.
This we pray in your name.............
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
Sierrs,Wendy, Vesna's Mother , Lilee , Liz clark ,Sue68 ,Eileen(Raven81),Faith In God,
SandyL , Sarge7 DH of Lori, running deer,Trisha,Liarra,Crickette,LadyHawk,
Jenny1975's Mom, April, Gena Marie's Mom Paula ,Louise2004,kathleencrystal,juni,
CarrieV , yorkie mum,JustLearning,riesesdad's wife,Kacey,Kjmstn, JeanieB,abetterwaytohealbio, mermaid,Hanoon, Niffer,loveson,Keeping Hope's mom,
Caroltoo, policewoman,BobbiC,Carol2156,
2acdmom, jeannelaine,lindasant, beckyo,BarbieC,mardonlee,Carlos2,Gwyn,catmac, DebbieL,shelby,bethd,AlabamaSurvivor,
cdrouant,mheadl,
JoniV,GailAnne7,judiek,angeiweb,Tweeti,suezq, AnneF,abby,slp516,jasule,nonnygirl, Judy B,joannej,Solly,nancee,CherlyN , Hockeymom , normalcani,Angela_M,candyce,Liberth Rebekah,
dwhit205, jlcmomof3,gretchenrh,Bookworm 50,
Mare S,Debran55,joyce ann,Mickey 527,,CBR2004,canicani,akotha,jon,
lizbiff,babyface,Cheryl Garcia,mrs smif,far,linda1949,MomCasey,journey,
CarlaT,Boots,Binyl,
Keldevlin,twinpeaks,Sue55,Ellen Fitz,
JanieMarie,donna_h, KMMM,Paulette531,
mec2450, bluelady,anne 3,brena,ParrotHead,slshriner,JRS,Buzz,
cohealer,
hopespringseternal,Cheryl N,TorontoKaren,Sylvie,sherridl,DebbieB,
louper,bluekitten,
Shirlann,Cally,geeta75,mjy9357,m_lincoln,Poogle, Tish,Jmartyn6,Ahyupgrl,
Lunalin,Andie,JANET FROM PA,filmfestgirl,Grammaofchance,sendprayers,
mjoc,janie44,
lizzie cee,Joan J,Marilyn M,Ginadcnj,shelby, Cappy,Sunnie,Suby,Sellix,Linda H,isi,
babybeatrix,Pauline3837,Mel,babybird,Jackibird,
lumpy,BC_man,claydance,Fozzybear,Scaredhusband,
2kids5pets,kristi48,Mountain Lady,picarify,hope2004,marmi30,dreamer,
highspeed ,Rosalyn M,omo,ML,Erica,
lernerphoto,Karin s,What'sin AStage,Elizabeth06 , lara8,Steff,ace1,motherof4at29,Kelsy,
joyce anne,sunrise617,KathyFB,Survivor,nurseinNY,
Patti11, Not Me, Debra Hinson,NPat,Saxony,
Hoboken Chick, positiveattitude,RosalynM,
Twiggy,Father of Six,LinPA,Claiire, samct, Kaykaysc,KitaKitty,WhiteRockGirl,KarRGB,
SilentWing,Msfoob,
Cathy_WY,flowergirl,Robin75,Hana,
Moissy,dawnt,bernz,
Biologi,
smbdclifton, echo.,Kim123,DorisW,maryyanons,
chezboo,marybeth ,JillCR,
Heatheroo,lv2cmp,nicely's Mom,tShoe,kathrog,
cbunny,wiscpat,mjhawk43,curtismom,veronica,
marmar,
FLSWEETSUE,monnasgeuka4,Andee,Ginadcnj,
marykaydmom,
TexasCat,Jinglynn,3strikes,ozdes,hopeintx,
Faith_N_God,
susanlee,helsumed,Candy Chicago,Emnnate,cdv4251992,CarolN,lucky32,
julianne,
dawntoo,dDanette, Jean60 Ohio, gmr52,
buki,LBL,fleming,
Jaded,
Survivor Lisa,WDJ1229,Nytremi,Surv5r,
luckyanna,
LouiseB,JanieMarie,
Karen Long, WendiLou,JoanJ,
nana2tothegirls,peanut81,Lynette R,Hilary57,spar2,Kendrasue,JoJo,Leno,
SandyInNj,mom2e,at56,
newfriend,jeanetic,lizzyp,ensee54,
OldOakTree,Mandie,
catluyr,dant's Mom,sheila52,verity ,
innion na gealai(Jeannine),Charli,
HecticShelleyUK,Tim's Mom,vgscottsdale,
adavis8786,
TrainFan,Emelee26,pianogal,
Sunshines4love,xxx111,AngelaG,Nickig ,
Dianna 01's Mom,Lucylove,Neelie,indigo,
VickiLA , Nancy050,Kaycafe,NYCMOM,Glad,
cujigirl'sMom,NYJanet,
precious071003 ,lf777,apbx,canadianaq's aunt,kleanda,BC48,paulakay,Bianca,PJB,
mwoodrowe,nrs1857,lpl74,dmk123,mary1220,
homealone,kyle,lucky32,pitanga,kimba,
vatx,LindaG63,hippie96321,sandi1955 ,
Bbcoll55,lejo,Molly57,classicgirl'sMom,
Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister..
O heavenly Father, in whom we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray thee so to guide and govern us by thy Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget thee, but may remember that we are ever walking in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Christian
source: Book of Common Prayer 1979 -
Let the quiet child draw your eye and ear.
Let the wild child find peace in your arms.
Let us know peace,
For as long as the moon shall rise,
For as long as the rivers shall flow,
For as long as the sun shall shine,
For as long as the grass shall grow,
Let us know peace...Traditional Cheyenne
A Prayer at Dawn
Dear God of light,
Dawn has arrived
Painting a rainbow of many colors
Against an opening sky.
Hold me close
As day breaks away from darkness
And my footsteps falter.
Help me to seek wisdom and understanding,
To return deeds of kindness
and comfort a small child.
I am only a breath in time
Riding with the sun.
Remind me , Please,
To walk gently
Into this new light...Janie Bowman
Almighty God,giver of health and healing: Grant to these thy servants such a sense of thy presence that they may have perfect trust in thee. In all their suffering may they cast their care upon thee,so that, enfolded in thy love and power,they may receive from thee health and salvation according to thy gracious will ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
May God bless you my sisters and brothers, I pray to the Lord today for your comfort and peace of mind .
Love and warm thoughts.MJB -
Lord of all,
Watch over me, walk with me,
and answer my prayer.
Help me to know your presence at
every moment of every day.
In times of trouble and in times of gladness,
let me know you are near.
I am nothing without you.
I can do nothing without you.
You call me to follow and to lead.
You give me gifts to share.
You promise me your eternal presence.
Around me there is suffering and need.
The cry for justice is strong.
The sounds of despair and grief are real.
The face of hopelessness is no stranger.
But your blessings are abundant,
your grace has no limit.
And from the goodness you give to the riches
you grant with your help,
I will make a difference in the world.
I will take of the poor.
I will walk with the weak.
I will be an answer to their prayers.
In your name and through your Son,
Who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Fr. William Novak
You have created us to live in community,
O God of love;
bless our friends who provide us
with the grace and love of an extended family.
Endow them with the riches of your blessings:
good health, sight, and mobility,
that they may enjoy the wonders of your creation
and share their delight with others.
Bless them with keen minds and compassionate hearts
that they may create a better life for all.
Guard them from injustice, oppression, and evil
that they may know freedom and hope lifelong.
In their waking and in their sleeping,
in their laughter and in their tears,
surround them with your love
until the end of their days;
and so bring them to eternal life in peace.
Through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
- Vienna Cobb Anderson
******************************
For flowers that bloom about our feet,
For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet,
For song of bird, and hum of bee,
For all things fair we hear or see,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!
For blue of stream and blue of sky,
For pleasant shade of branches high,
For fragrant air and cooling breeze,
For beauty of the blooming trees,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
***********************************
Blessed be He who spoke and the world came into being; blessed be He.
Blessed be He who maintains the creation.
Blessed be He who speaks and performs.
Blessed be He who decrees and fulfils.
Blessed be He who has mercy upon the earth.
Blessed be He who has mercy on his creatures.
Blessed be He who pays a good reward to those who fear Him.
Blessed be He who lives for ever, and endures to eternity.
Blessed be He who redeems and saves; blessed be his name...
source: Daily Prayer Book of the United Hebrew
***************************************
Circle me, Lord.
Keep protection near
And danger afar.
Circle me, Lord
Keep hope within.
Keep doubt without.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep light near
And darkness afar.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep peace within.
Keep evil out.
Author unknown
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom``Marcel Proust
When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you,
until it seems as though you cannot hang on a minute longer,
never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
Harriet Stowe
Where two or more are gathered together, there dwells divine spirit!
As you read these words, your prayers join with the prayers of all who pray here.....
Pray along as you read and if you feel inclined leave a prayer of your own today on this thread......
Praying for peace,light,hope,health and happiness..Praying for patience,wisdom,and healing..Giving thanks to all that is good and for all of our good fortune's..Help us see our good fortune Lord ..May we always have enough enthusiasm to look forward,
Enough faith to banish depression,
Enough determination to make each
day better than yesterday.
This we pray in your name.............
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
Sierrs,Wendy, Vesna's Mother , Lilee , Liz clark ,Sue68 ,Eileen(Raven81),Faith In God,
SandyL , Sarge7 DH of Lori, running deer,Trisha,Liarra,Crickette,LadyHawk,
Jenny1975's Mom, April, Gena Marie's Mom Paula ,Louise2004,kathleencrystal,juni,
CarrieV , yorkie mum,JustLearning,riesesdad's wife,Kacey,Kjmstn, JeanieB,abetterwaytohealbio, mermaid,Hanoon, Niffer,loveson,Keeping Hope's mom,
Caroltoo, policewoman,BobbiC,Carol2156,
2acdmom, jeannelaine,lindasant, beckyo,BarbieC,mardonlee,Carlos2,Gwyn,catmac, DebbieL,shelby,bethd,AlabamaSurvivor,
cdrouant,mheadl,
JoniV,GailAnne7,judiek,angeiweb,Tweeti,suezq, AnneF,abby,slp516,jasule,nonnygirl, Judy B,joannej,Solly,nancee,CherlyN , Hockeymom , normalcani,Angela_M,candyce,Liberth Rebekah,
dwhit205, jlcmomof3,gretchenrh,Bookworm 50,
Mare S,Debran55,joyce ann,Mickey 527,,CBR2004,canicani,akotha,jon,
lizbiff,babyface,Cheryl Garcia,mrs smif,far,linda1949,MomCasey,journey,
CarlaT,Boots,Binyl,
Keldevlin,twinpeaks,Sue55,Ellen Fitz,
JanieMarie,donna_h, KMMM,Paulette531,
mec2450, bluelady,anne 3,brena,ParrotHead,slshriner,JRS,Buzz,
cohealer,
hopespringseternal,Cheryl N,TorontoKaren,Sylvie,sherridl,DebbieB,
louper,bluekitten,
Shirlann,Cally,geeta75,mjy9357,m_lincoln,Poogle, Tish,Jmartyn6,Ahyupgrl,
Lunalin,Andie,JANET FROM PA,filmfestgirl,Grammaofchance,sendprayers,
mjoc,janie44,
lizzie cee,Joan J,Marilyn M,Ginadcnj,shelby, Cappy,Sunnie,Suby,Sellix,Linda H,isi,
babybeatrix,Pauline3837,Mel,babybird,Jackibird,
lumpy,BC_man,claydance,Fozzybear,Scaredhusband,
2kids5pets,kristi48,Mountain Lady,picarify,hope2004,marmi30,dreamer,
highspeed ,Rosalyn M,omo,ML,Erica,
lernerphoto,Karin s,What'sin AStage,Elizabeth06 , lara8,Steff,ace1,motherof4at29,Kelsy,
joyce anne,sunrise617,KathyFB,Survivor,nurseinNY,
Patti11, Not Me, Debra Hinson,NPat,Saxony,
Hoboken Chick, positiveattitude,RosalynM,
Twiggy,Father of Six,LinPA,Claiire, samct, Kaykaysc,KitaKitty,WhiteRockGirl,KarRGB,
SilentWing,Msfoob,
Cathy_WY,flowergirl,Robin75,Hana,
Moissy,dawnt,bernz,
Biologi,
smbdclifton, echo.,Kim123,DorisW,maryyanons,
chezboo,marybeth ,JillCR,
Heatheroo,lv2cmp,nicely's Mom,tShoe,kathrog,
cbunny,wiscpat,mjhawk43,curtismom,veronica,
marmar,
FLSWEETSUE,monnasgeuka4,Andee,Ginadcnj,
marykaydmom,
TexasCat,Jinglynn,3strikes,ozdes,hopeintx,
Faith_N_God,
susanlee,helsumed,Candy Chicago,Emnnate,cdv4251992,CarolN,lucky32,
julianne,
dawntoo,dDanette, Jean60 Ohio, gmr52,
buki,LBL,fleming,
Jaded,
Survivor Lisa,WDJ1229,Nytremi,Surv5r,
luckyanna,
LouiseB,JanieMarie,
Karen Long, WendiLou,JoanJ,
nana2tothegirls,peanut81,Lynette R,Hilary57,spar2,Kendrasue,JoJo,Leno,
SandyInNj,mom2e,at56,
newfriend,jeanetic,lizzyp,ensee54,
OldOakTree,Mandie,
catluyr,dant's Mom,sheila52,verity ,
innion na gealai(Jeannine),Charli,
HecticShelleyUK,Tim's Mom,vgscottsdale,
adavis8786,
TrainFan,Emelee26,pianogal,
Sunshines4love,xxx111,AngelaG,Nickig ,
Dianna 01's Mom,Lucylove,Neelie,indigo,
VickiLA , Nancy050,Kaycafe,NYCMOM,Glad,
cujigirl'sMom,NYJanet,
precious071003 ,lf777,apbx,canadianaq's aunt,kleanda,BC48,paulakay,Bianca,PJB,
mwoodrowe,nrs1857,lpl74,dmk123,mary1220,
homealone,kyle,lucky32,pitanga,kimba,
vatx,LindaG63,hippie96321,sandi1955 ,
Bbcoll55,lejo,Molly57,classicgirl'sMom,
Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. ***Bixby,Kim and her children..
O heavenly Father, in whom we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray thee so to guide and govern us by thy Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget thee, but may remember that we are ever walking in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
-
O God, let fear die and conviction be
born in our lives.
Let Your light dawn in our minds as
the day dawns on the earth.
Let us not be so busy hurrying into the
future and worrying about the
past that we lose today----the only
one we have.
God, help us do what we know
we have to do today , and leave
tomorrow to You...Marian Wright Edelman
May God Bless Marissa who needs all our prayers today .
Love and warm thoughts.MJB -
Lord of all we pray.....
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
[b Ring the bells that still can ring.
Forget your perfect offering.
There is a crack in everything.
That's how the light gets it.
- Leonard Cohen ]
The unknown is terrifying,
responsibility is overwhelming,
the untapped anger cannot be borne.
Hear our cry, O God of love,
for all so trapped in fear.
Open our hearts to trust
your presence to guide us
in the unknown places;
teach us to know
you will support us in all
that we undertake;
free us to share with you
the rage within, knowing
you will never desert us.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
I Am There
Do you need Me?
I am there.
You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by.
You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice.
You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands.
I am at work, though you do not understand My ways.
I am at work, though you do not recognize My works.
I am not strange visions. I am not mysteries.
Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith.
Yet I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer.
When you need Me, I am there.
Even if you deny Me, I am there.
Even when you feel most alone, I am there.
Even in your fears, I am there.
Even in your pain, I am there.
I am there when you pray and when you do not pray.
I am in you, and you are in Me.
Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in your mind are the mists of yours and mine.
Yet only with your mind can you know Me and experience Me.
Empty your heart of empty fears.
When you get yourself out of the way, I am there.
You can of yourself do nothing, but I can do all.
And I am in all.
Though you may not see the good, good is there, for I am there.
I am there because I have to be, because I am.
Only in Me does the world have meaning; only out of Me does the world take form; only because of Me does the world go forward.
I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded.
I am the love that is the laws fulfilling. I am assurance. I am peace. I am oneness. I am the law that you can live by. I am the love that you can cling to. I am your assurance. I am your peace. I am one with you. I am.
Though you fail to find Me, I do not fail you.
Though your faith in Me is unsure, My faith in you never wavers, because I know you, because I love you.
Beloved, I am there.
James Dillet Freeman
Lord of all,
Watch over me, walk with me,
and answer my prayer.
Help me to know your presence at
every moment of every day.
In times of trouble and in times of gladness,
let me know you are near.
I am nothing without you.
I can do nothing without you.
You call me to follow and to lead.
You give me gifts to share.
You promise me your eternal presence.
Around me there is suffering and need.
The cry for justice is strong.
The sounds of despair and grief are real.
The face of hopelessness is no stranger.
But your blessings are abundant,
your grace has no limit.
And from the goodness you give to the riches
you grant with your help,
I will make a difference in the world.
I will take of the poor.
I will walk with the weak.
I will be an answer to their prayers.
In your name and through your Son,
Who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Fr. William Novak
You have created us to live in community,
O God of love;
bless our friends who provide us
with the grace and love of an extended family.
Endow them with the riches of your blessings:
good health, sight, and mobility,
that they may enjoy the wonders of your creation
and share their delight with others.
Bless them with keen minds and compassionate hearts
that they may create a better life for all.
Guard them from injustice, oppression, and evil
that they may know freedom and hope lifelong.
In their waking and in their sleeping,
in their laughter and in their tears,
surround them with your love
until the end of their days;
and so bring them to eternal life in peace.
Through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
- Vienna Cobb Anderson
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For flowers that bloom about our feet,
For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet,
For song of bird, and hum of bee,
For all things fair we hear or see,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!
For blue of stream and blue of sky,
For pleasant shade of branches high,
For fragrant air and cooling breeze,
For beauty of the blooming trees,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Blessed be He who spoke and the world came into being; blessed be He.
Blessed be He who maintains the creation.
Blessed be He who speaks and performs.
Blessed be He who decrees and fulfils.
Blessed be He who has mercy upon the earth.
Blessed be He who has mercy on his creatures.
Blessed be He who pays a good reward to those who fear Him.
Blessed be He who lives for ever, and endures to eternity.
Blessed be He who redeems and saves; blessed be his name...
source: Daily Prayer Book of the United Hebrew
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Circle me, Lord.
Keep protection near
And danger afar.
Circle me, Lord
Keep hope within.
Keep doubt without.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep light near
And darkness afar.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep peace within.
Keep evil out.
Author unknown
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom``Marcel Proust
When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you,
until it seems as though you cannot hang on a minute longer,
never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
Harriet Stowe
Where two or more are gathered together, there dwells divine spirit!
As you read these words, your prayers join with the prayers of all who pray here.....
Pray along as you read and if you feel inclined leave a prayer of your own today on this thread......
Praying for peace,light,hope,health and happiness..Praying for patience,wisdom,and healing..Giving thanks to all that is good and for all of our good fortune's..Help us see our good fortune Lord ..May we always have enough enthusiasm to look forward,
Enough faith to banish depression,
Enough determination to make each
day better than yesterday.
This we pray in your name.............
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
Sierrs,Wendy, Vesna's Mother , Lilee , Liz clark ,Sue68 ,Eileen(Raven81),Faith In God,
SandyL , Sarge7 DH of Lori, running deer,Trisha,Liarra,Crickette,LadyHawk,
Jenny1975's Mom, April, Gena Marie's Mom Paula ,Louise2004,kathleencrystal,juni,
CarrieV , yorkie mum,JustLearning,riesesdad's wife,Kacey,Kjmstn, JeanieB,abetterwaytohealbio, mermaid,Hanoon, Niffer,loveson,Keeping Hope's mom,
Caroltoo, policewoman,BobbiC,Carol2156,
2acdmom, jeannelaine,lindasant, beckyo,BarbieC,mardonlee,Carlos2,Gwyn,catmac, DebbieL,shelby,bethd,AlabamaSurvivor,
cdrouant,mheadl,
JoniV,GailAnne7,judiek,angeiweb,Tweeti,suezq, AnneF,abby,slp516,jasule,nonnygirl, Judy B,joannej,Solly,nancee,CherlyN , Hockeymom , normalcani,Angela_M,candyce,Liberth Rebekah,
dwhit205, jlcmomof3,gretchenrh,Bookworm 50,
Mare S,Debran55,joyce ann,Mickey 527,,CBR2004,canicani,akotha,jon,
lizbiff,babyface,Cheryl Garcia,mrs smif,far,linda1949,MomCasey,journey,
CarlaT,Boots,Binyl,
Keldevlin,twinpeaks,Sue55,Ellen Fitz,
JanieMarie,donna_h, KMMM,Paulette531,
mec2450, bluelady,anne 3,brena,ParrotHead,slshriner,JRS,Buzz,
cohealer,
hopespringseternal,Cheryl N,TorontoKaren,Sylvie,sherridl,DebbieB,
louper,bluekitten,
Shirlann,Cally,geeta75,mjy9357,m_lincoln,Poogle, Tish,Jmartyn6,Ahyupgrl,
Lunalin,Andie,JANET FROM PA,filmfestgirl,Grammaofchance,sendprayers,
mjoc,janie44,
lizzie cee,Joan J,Marilyn M,Ginadcnj,shelby, Cappy,Sunnie,Suby,Sellix,Linda H,isi,
babybeatrix,Pauline3837,Mel,babybird,Jackibird,
lumpy,BC_man,claydance,Fozzybear,Scaredhusband,
2kids5pets,kristi48,Mountain Lady,picarify,hope2004,marmi30,dreamer,
highspeed ,Rosalyn M,omo,ML,Erica,
lernerphoto,Karin s,What'sin AStage,Elizabeth06 , lara8,Steff,ace1,motherof4at29,Kelsy,
joyce anne,sunrise617,KathyFB,Survivor,nurseinNY,
Patti11, Not Me, Debra Hinson,NPat,Saxony,
Hoboken Chick, positiveattitude,RosalynM,
Twiggy,Father of Six,LinPA,Claiire, samct, Kaykaysc,KitaKitty,WhiteRockGirl,KarRGB,
SilentWing,Msfoob,
Cathy_WY,flowergirl,Robin75,Hana,
Moissy,dawnt,bernz,
Biologi,
smbdclifton, echo.,Kim123,DorisW,maryyanons,
chezboo,marybeth ,JillCR,
Heatheroo,lv2cmp,nicely's Mom,tShoe,kathrog,
cbunny,wiscpat,mjhawk43,curtismom,veronica,
marmar,
FLSWEETSUE,monnasgeuka4,Andee,Ginadcnj,
marykaydmom,
TexasCat,Jinglynn,3strikes,ozdes,hopeintx,
Faith_N_God,
susanlee,helsumed,Candy Chicago,Emnnate,cdv4251992,CarolN,lucky32,
julianne,
dawntoo,dDanette, Jean60 Ohio, gmr52,
buki,LBL,fleming,
Jaded,
Survivor Lisa,WDJ1229,Nytremi,Surv5r,
luckyanna,
LouiseB,JanieMarie,
Karen Long, WendiLou,JoanJ,
nana2tothegirls,peanut81,Lynette R,Hilary57,spar2,Kendrasue,JoJo,Leno,
SandyInNj,mom2e,at56,
newfriend,jeanetic,lizzyp,ensee54,
OldOakTree,Mandie,
catluyr,dant's Mom,sheila52,verity ,
innion na gealai(Jeannine),Charli,
HecticShelleyUK,Tim's Mom,vgscottsdale,
adavis8786,
TrainFan,Emelee26,pianogal,
Sunshines4love,xxx111,AngelaG,Nickig ,
Dianna 01's Mom,Lucylove,Neelie,indigo,
VickiLA , Nancy050,Kaycafe,NYCMOM,Glad,
cujigirl'sMom,NYJanet,
precious071003 ,lf777,apbx,canadianaq's aunt,kleanda,BC48,paulakay,Bianca,PJB,
mwoodrowe,nrs1857,lpl74,dmk123,mary1220,
homealone,kyle,lucky32,pitanga,kimba,
vatx,LindaG63,hippie96321,sandi1955 ,
Bbcoll55,lejo,Molly57,classicgirl'sMom,
Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. ***Bixby,Kim and her children..
O heavenly Father, in whom we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray thee so to guide and govern us by thy Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget thee, but may remember that we are ever walking in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
-
There's Sunshine In a Smile
Life is a mixture of sunshine and rain,
Laughter and pleasure,
teardrops and pain,
All days can't be bright, but it's certainly true,
There was never a cloud
the sun didn't shine through-
So just keep on smiling what ever betide you,
Secure in the knowledge
God is always beside you ,
And you'll find when you smile
your day will be brighter
And all of your burdens
will seem so much lighter-
For each time you smile
you will find it is true
Somebody, Somewhere will Smile Back At You,
And nothing on earth
can make life more worthwhile
Than the sunshine and warmth
of a BEAUTIFUL SMILE.
Lord, we thank Thee for this place in which we dwell;
For the love that unites us;
For the peace accorded us this day;
For the hope with which we expect the morrow;
For the health,the work,the food,
And the bright skies that make our lives delightful;
For our friends in all parts of the earth.
Love and warm thoughts.MJB -
My prayers today go out to the many brave and courageous women who have made a difference in "MY LIFE"
O Lord Jesu Christ , thou great Physician :
Look with thy gracious favour upon these thy servants ; give wisdom and discretion to those who minister to their sickness ; bless all the means used for their recovery ; stretch forth thy hand and according to thy will , restore them to health and strength , that they may live to praise thee for thy goodness and thy GRACE ; to the glory of thy holy name . Amen
If anyone is in need of special prayers please send a note here and we will add your name.
THE DOCTOR BY ENA CONSTANCE BARRETT
Long ago in love and mercy
Jesus healed the sick, the lame;
Here beside us His disciple,
'Neath His guidance , does the same,
Through the raging storms of winter,
Through the fiercest summer heat,
Day and night, from cot to castle,
Tireless go the Doctor's feet .
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
Sierrs,Wendy, Vesna's Mother , Lilee , Liz clark ,Sue68 ,Eileen(Raven81),Faith In God,
SandyL , Sarge7 DH of Lori, running deer,Trisha,Liarra,Crickette,LadyHawk,
Jenny1975's Mom, April, Gena Marie's Mom Paula ,Louise2004,kathleencrystal,juni,
CarrieV , yorkie mum,JustLearning,riesesdad's wife,Kacey,Kjmstn, JeanieB,abetterwaytohealbio, mermaid,Hanoon, Niffer,loveson,Keeping Hope's mom,
Caroltoo, policewoman,BobbiC,Carol2156,
2acdmom, jeannelaine,lindasant, beckyo,BarbieC,mardonlee,Carlos2,Gwyn,catmac, DebbieL,shelby,bethd,AlabamaSurvivor,
cdrouant,mheadl,
JoniV,GailAnne7,judiek,angeiweb,Tweeti,suezq, AnneF,abby,slp516,jasule,nonnygirl, Judy B,joannej,Solly,nancee,CherlyN , Hockeymom , normalcani,Angela_M,candyce,Liberth Rebekah,
dwhit205, jlcmomof3,gretchenrh,Bookworm 50,
Mare S,Debran55,joyce ann,Mickey 527,,CBR2004,canicani,akotha,jon,
lizbiff,babyface,Cheryl Garcia,mrs smif,far,linda1949,MomCasey,journey,
CarlaT,Boots,Binyl,
Keldevlin,twinpeaks,Sue55,Ellen Fitz,
JanieMarie,donna_h, KMMM,Paulette531,
mec2450, bluelady,anne 3,brena,ParrotHead,slshriner,JRS,Buzz,
cohealer,
hopespringseternal,Cheryl N,TorontoKaren,Sylvie,sherridl,DebbieB,
louper,bluekitten,
Shirlann,Cally,geeta75,mjy9357,m_lincoln,Poogle, Tish,Jmartyn6,Ahyupgrl,
Lunalin,Andie,JANET FROM PA,filmfestgirl,Grammaofchance,sendprayers,
mjoc,janie44,
lizzie cee,Joan J,Marilyn M,Ginadcnj,shelby, Cappy,Sunnie,Suby,Sellix,Linda H,isi,
babybeatrix,Pauline3837,Mel,babybird,Jackibird,
lumpy,BC_man,claydance,Fozzybear,Scaredhusband,
2kids5pets,kristi48,Mountain Lady,picarify,hope2004,marmi30,dreamer,
highspeed ,Rosalyn M,omo,ML,Erica,
lernerphoto,Karin s,What'sin AStage,Elizabeth06 , lara8,Steff,ace1,motherof4at29,Kelsy,
joyce anne,sunrise617,KathyFB,Survivor,nurseinNY,
Patti11, Not Me, Debra Hinson,NPat,Saxony,
Hoboken Chick, positiveattitude,RosalynM,
Twiggy,Father of Six,LinPA,Claiire, samct, Kaykaysc,KitaKitty,WhiteRockGirl,KarRGB,
SilentWing,Msfoob,
Cathy_WY,flowergirl,Robin75,Hana,
Moissy,dawnt,bernz,
Biologi,
smbdclifton, echo.,Kim123,DorisW,maryyanons,
chezboo,marybeth ,JillCR,
Heatheroo,lv2cmp,nicely's Mom,tShoe,kathrog,
cbunny,wiscpat,mjhawk43,curtismom,veronica,
marmar,
FLSWEETSUE,monnasgeuka4,Andee,Ginadcnj,
marykaydmom,
TexasCat,Jinglynn,3strikes,ozdes,hopeintx,
Faith_N_God,
susanlee,helsumed,Candy Chicago,Emnnate,cdv4251992,CarolN,lucky32,
julianne,
dawntoo,dDanette, Jean60 Ohio, gmr52,
buki,LBL,fleming,
Jaded,
Survivor Lisa,WDJ1229,Nytremi,Surv5r,
luckyanna,
LouiseB,JanieMarie,
Karen Long, WendiLou,JoanJ,
nana2tothegirls,peanut81,Lynette R,Hilary57,spar2,Kendrasue,JoJo,Leno,
SandyInNj,mom2e,at56,
newfriend,jeanetic,lizzyp,ensee54,
OldOakTree,Mandie,
catluyr,dant's Mom,sheila52,verity ,
innion na gealai(Jeannine),Charli,
HecticShelleyUK,Tim's Mom,vgscottsdale,
adavis8786,
TrainFan,Emelee26,pianogal,
Sunshines4love,xxx111,AngelaG,Nickig ,
Dianna 01's Mom,Lucylove,Neelie,indigo,
VickiLA , Nancy050,Kaycafe,NYCMOM,Glad,
cujigirl'sMom,NYJanet,
precious071003 ,lf777,apbx,canadianaq's aunt,kleanda,BC48,paulakay,Bianca,PJB,
mwoodrowe,nrs1857,lpl74,dmk123,mary1220,
homealone,kyle,lucky32,pitanga,kimba,
vatx,LindaG63,hippie96321,sandi1955 ,
Bbcoll55,lejo,Molly57,classicgirl'sMom,
Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,*Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. ***Bixby,Kim and her children..
O heavenly Father, in whom we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray thee so to guide and govern us by thy Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget thee, but may remember that we are ever walking in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Love and warm thoughts.MJB -
Most merciful God,
bless all who have suffered trauma
in their lives.
Support them with love
during their time of shock.
Grace them with peace
as they wrestle with the challenges
of each day.
Sustain them in hope
as they prepare for the days ahead.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson b]
Eternal Wisdom,
source of life and grace,
bless all who are seeking
the meaning of life.
Endow them with courage
to risk the unknown.
Bless them with wonder
to be still and rejoice.
Anoint them with wisdom
to understand the potential
of their dreams.
Blessed is your name,
now and evermore. Amen.
Vienna Cobb Anderson
Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity. Be fair in thy judgement, and guarded in thy speech. Be a lamp unto those who walk in darkness, and a home to the stranger. Be eyes to the blind, and a guiding light unto the feet of the erring. Be a breath of life to the body of humankind, a dew to the soil of the human heart, and a fruit upon the tree of humility.
The peace abbey
I Am There
Do you need Me?
I am there.
You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by.
You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice.
You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands.
I am at work, though you do not understand My ways.
I am at work, though you do not recognize My works.
I am not strange visions. I am not mysteries.
Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith.
Yet I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer.
When you need Me, I am there.
Even if you deny Me, I am there.
Even when you feel most alone, I am there.
Even in your fears, I am there.
Even in your pain, I am there.
I am there when you pray and when you do not pray.
I am in you, and you are in Me.
Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in your mind are the mists of yours and mine.
Yet only with your mind can you know Me and experience Me.
Empty your heart of empty fears.
When you get yourself out of the way, I am there.
You can of yourself do nothing, but I can do all.
And I am in all.
Though you may not see the good, good is there, for I am there.
I am there because I have to be, because I am.
Only in Me does the world have meaning; only out of Me does the world take form; only because of Me does the world go forward.
I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded.
I am the love that is the laws fulfilling. I am assurance. I am peace. I am oneness. I am the law that you can live by. I am the love that you can cling to. I am your assurance. I am your peace. I am one with you. I am.
Though you fail to find Me, I do not fail you.
Though your faith in Me is unsure, My faith in you never wavers, because I know you, because I love you.
Beloved, I am there.
James Dillet Freeman
Lord of all,
Watch over me, walk with me,
and answer my prayer.
Help me to know your presence at
every moment of every day.
In times of trouble and in times of gladness,
let me know you are near.
I am nothing without you.
I can do nothing without you.
You call me to follow and to lead.
You give me gifts to share.
You promise me your eternal presence.
Around me there is suffering and need.
The cry for justice is strong.
The sounds of despair and grief are real.
The face of hopelessness is no stranger.
But your blessings are abundant,
your grace has no limit.
And from the goodness you give to the riches
you grant with your help,
I will make a difference in the world.
I will take of the poor.
I will walk with the weak.
I will be an answer to their prayers.
In your name and through your Son,
Who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Fr. William Novak
You have created us to live in community,
O God of love;
bless our friends who provide us
with the grace and love of an extended family.
Endow them with the riches of your blessings:
good health, sight, and mobility,
that they may enjoy the wonders of your creation
and share their delight with others.
Bless them with keen minds and compassionate hearts
that they may create a better life for all.
Guard them from injustice, oppression, and evil
that they may know freedom and hope lifelong.
In their waking and in their sleeping,
in their laughter and in their tears,
surround them with your love
until the end of their days;
and so bring them to eternal life in peace.
Through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
- Vienna Cobb Anderson
******************************
For flowers that bloom about our feet,
For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet,
For song of bird, and hum of bee,
For all things fair we hear or see,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!
For blue of stream and blue of sky,
For pleasant shade of branches high,
For fragrant air and cooling breeze,
For beauty of the blooming trees,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
***********************************
Blessed be He who spoke and the world came into being; blessed be He.
Blessed be He who maintains the creation.
Blessed be He who speaks and performs.
Blessed be He who decrees and fulfils.
Blessed be He who has mercy upon the earth.
Blessed be He who has mercy on his creatures.
Blessed be He who pays a good reward to those who fear Him.
Blessed be He who lives for ever, and endures to eternity.
Blessed be He who redeems and saves; blessed be his name...
source: Daily Prayer Book of the United Hebrew
***************************************
Circle me, Lord.
Keep protection near
And danger afar.
Circle me, Lord
Keep hope within.
Keep doubt without.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep light near
And darkness afar.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep peace within.
Keep evil out.
Author unknown
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom``Marcel Proust
When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you,
until it seems as though you cannot hang on a minute longer,
never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
Harriet Stowe
Where two or more are gathered together, there dwells divine spirit!
As you read these words, your prayers join with the prayers of all who pray here.....
Pray along as you read and if you feel inclined leave a prayer of your own today on this thread......
Praying for peace,light,hope,health and happiness..Praying for patience,wisdom,and healing..Giving thanks to all that is good and for all of our good fortune's..Help us see our good fortune Lord ..May we always have enough enthusiasm to look forward,
Enough faith to banish depression,
Enough determination to make each
day better than yesterday.
This we pray in your name.............
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
Sierrs,Wendy, Vesna's Mother , Lilee , Liz clark ,Sue68 ,Eileen(Raven81),Faith In God,
SandyL , Sarge7 DH of Lori, running deer,Trisha,Liarra,Crickette,LadyHawk,
Jenny1975's Mom, April, Gena Marie's Mom Paula ,Louise2004,kathleencrystal,juni,
CarrieV , yorkie mum,JustLearning,riesesdad's wife,Kacey,Kjmstn, JeanieB,abetterwaytohealbio, mermaid,Hanoon, Niffer,loveson,Keeping Hope's mom,
Caroltoo, policewoman,BobbiC,Carol2156,
2acdmom, jeannelaine,lindasant, beckyo,BarbieC,mardonlee,Carlos2,Gwyn,catmac, DebbieL,shelby,bethd,AlabamaSurvivor,
cdrouant,mheadl,
JoniV,GailAnne7,judiek,angeiweb,Tweeti,suezq, AnneF,abby,slp516,jasule,nonnygirl, Judy B,joannej,Solly,nancee,CherlyN , Hockeymom , normalcani,Angela_M,candyce,Liberth Rebekah,
dwhit205, jlcmomof3,gretchenrh,Bookworm 50,
Mare S,Debran55,joyce ann,Mickey 527,,CBR2004,canicani,akotha,jon,
lizbiff,babyface,Cheryl Garcia,mrs smif,far,linda1949,MomCasey,journey,
CarlaT,Boots,Binyl,
Keldevlin,twinpeaks,Sue55,Ellen Fitz,
JanieMarie,donna_h, KMMM,Paulette531,
mec2450, bluelady,anne 3,brena,ParrotHead,slshriner,JRS,Buzz,
cohealer,
hopespringseternal,Cheryl N,TorontoKaren,Sylvie,sherridl,DebbieB,
louper,bluekitten,
Shirlann,Cally,geeta75,mjy9357,m_lincoln,Poogle, Tish,Jmartyn6,Ahyupgrl,
Lunalin,Andie,JANET FROM PA,filmfestgirl,Grammaofchance,sendprayers,
mjoc,janie44,
lizzie cee,Joan J,Marilyn M,Ginadcnj,shelby, Cappy,Sunnie,Suby,Sellix,Linda H,isi,
babybeatrix,Pauline3837,Mel,babybird,Jackibird,
lumpy,BC_man,claydance,Fozzybear,Scaredhusband,
2kids5pets,kristi48,Mountain Lady,picarify,hope2004,marmi30,dreamer,
highspeed ,Rosalyn M,omo,ML,Erica,
lernerphoto,Karin s,What'sin AStage,Elizabeth06 , lara8,Steff,ace1,motherof4at29,Kelsy,
joyce anne,sunrise617,KathyFB,Survivor,nurseinNY,
Patti11, Not Me, Debra Hinson,NPat,Saxony,
Hoboken Chick, positiveattitude,RosalynM,
Twiggy,Father of Six,LinPA,Claiire, samct, Kaykaysc,KitaKitty,WhiteRockGirl,KarRGB,
SilentWing,Msfoob,
Cathy_WY,flowergirl,Robin75,Hana,
Moissy,dawnt,bernz,
Biologi,
smbdclifton, echo.,Kim123,DorisW,maryyanons,
chezboo,marybeth ,JillCR,
Heatheroo,lv2cmp,nicely's Mom,tShoe,kathrog,
cbunny,wiscpat,mjhawk43,curtismom,veronica,
marmar,
FLSWEETSUE,monnasgeuka4,Andee,Ginadcnj,
marykaydmom,
TexasCat,Jinglynn,3strikes,ozdes,hopeintx,
Faith_N_God,
susanlee,helsumed,Candy Chicago,Emnnate,cdv4251992,CarolN,lucky32,
julianne,
dawntoo,dDanette, Jean60 Ohio, gmr52,
buki,LBL,fleming,
Jaded,
Survivor Lisa,WDJ1229,Nytremi,Surv5r,
luckyanna,
LouiseB,JanieMarie,
Karen Long, WendiLou,JoanJ,
nana2tothegirls,peanut81,Lynette R,Hilary57,spar2,Kendrasue,JoJo,Leno,
SandyInNj,mom2e,at56,
newfriend,jeanetic,lizzyp,ensee54,
OldOakTree,Mandie,
catluyr,dant's Mom,sheila52,verity ,
innion na gealai(Jeannine),Charli,
HecticShelleyUK,Tim's Mom,vgscottsdale,
adavis8786,
TrainFan,Emelee26,pianogal,
Sunshines4love,xxx111,AngelaG,Nickig ,
Dianna 01's Mom,Lucylove,Neelie,indigo,
VickiLA , Nancy050,Kaycafe,NYCMOM,Glad,
cujigirl'sMom,NYJanet,
precious071003 ,lf777,apbx,canadianaq's aunt,kleanda,BC48,paulakay,Bianca,PJB,
mwoodrowe,nrs1857,lpl74,dmk123,mary1220,
homealone,kyle,lucky32,pitanga,kimba,
vatx,LindaG63,hippie96321,sandi1955 ,
Bbcoll55,lejo,Molly57,classicgirl'sMom,
Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. ***Bixby,Kim and her children..
O heavenly Father, in whom we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray thee so to guide and govern us by thy Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget thee, but may remember that we are ever walking in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
-
Good morning , God, and thank you
For the glory of the sun,
And thank you for the health I have
To get my duty done.
I shall pursue my daily art,
Without complaint or fear
And spend my every effort
To be friendly and sincere.
I know there have been many days
That I have whiled away,
But this is one that I will try
To make Your special day...Author Unknown
"Thanks" is such a little word, that sometimes
we lose sight
Of making sure we use it just as often as
we might.
So next time someone's helpful, make sure you
pause to say
A world of recognition---It might make
someone's day!
Love and warm thoughts. MJB -
God will be with you all day today to walk beside you and guide you......Take His hand...And trust in HIM always... ..Love,Peace,Light and Strength to all...xoxo,Patti
Thank God for what you have trust Him for what you need.
Author unknown
Lord Guide Me
Help me, Lord, that I should know
The way you would have me to go.
Lead me on life's stormy sea
Through all the trials that be.
Give me strength that I may not fail
When I am weak and my ship has no sail.
Guide me through the stormy blast.
Give me courage while life shall last.
Lord, my life belongs to thee.
Give me faith to stand for thee.
Lead me when trails are rough and steep
And through waters that are turbid and deep.
Lord, always stay near my side
When trouble comes be thou my guide.
Lord, I know your ways are true
In things you speak and deeds you do.
Keep me, Lord, while life does last.
Let my feet not stray from your path.
Give me a light to lead me home
That in this world of darkness I may cease to roam.
Thank you, Lord, for the guidance given
And the narrow road that leads to Heaven.
~ author unknown ~
/b]
A Hymn
Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.
Sometimes the road seems long,
My energy is spent.
Then, Lord, I think of you
And I am given strength
Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.
Stones often bar my path,
And there are times I fall,
But you are always there
To help me when I call.
Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.
Just as you calmed the wind
And walked across the sea
Conquer, my living Lord
The storms that threaten me
Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.
Help me to pierce the mists
That cloud my heart and mind,
So that I shall not fear
The steepest mountain-side.
As once you healed the lame
And gave sight to the blind
Help me when I'm downcast
To hold my head up high.
Walk with me, oh my Lord
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord
Hold my hand and guide me on my way
Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity. Be fair in thy judgement, and guarded in thy speech. Be a lamp unto those who walk in darkness, and a home to the stranger. Be eyes to the blind, and a guiding light unto the feet of the erring. Be a breath of life to the body of humankind, a dew to the soil of the human heart, and a fruit upon the tree of humility.
The peace abbey
I Am There
Do you need Me?
I am there.
You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by.
You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice.
You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands.
I am at work, though you do not understand My ways.
I am at work, though you do not recognize My works.
I am not strange visions. I am not mysteries.
Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith.
Yet I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer.
When you need Me, I am there.
Even if you deny Me, I am there.
Even when you feel most alone, I am there.
Even in your fears, I am there.
Even in your pain, I am there.
I am there when you pray and when you do not pray.
I am in you, and you are in Me.
Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in your mind are the mists of yours and mine.
Yet only with your mind can you know Me and experience Me.
Empty your heart of empty fears.
When you get yourself out of the way, I am there.
You can of yourself do nothing, but I can do all.
And I am in all.
Though you may not see the good, good is there, for I am there.
I am there because I have to be, because I am.
Only in Me does the world have meaning; only out of Me does the world take form; only because of Me does the world go forward.
I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded.
I am the love that is the laws fulfilling. I am assurance. I am peace. I am oneness. I am the law that you can live by. I am the love that you can cling to. I am your assurance. I am your peace. I am one with you. I am.
Though you fail to find Me, I do not fail you.
Though your faith in Me is unsure, My faith in you never wavers, because I know you, because I love you.
Beloved, I am there.
James Dillet Freeman
Lord of all,
Watch over me, walk with me,
and answer my prayer.
Help me to know your presence at
every moment of every day.
In times of trouble and in times of gladness,
let me know you are near.
I am nothing without you.
I can do nothing without you.
You call me to follow and to lead.
You give me gifts to share.
You promise me your eternal presence.
Around me there is suffering and need.
The cry for justice is strong.
The sounds of despair and grief are real.
The face of hopelessness is no stranger.
But your blessings are abundant,
your grace has no limit.
And from the goodness you give to the riches
you grant with your help,
I will make a difference in the world.
I will take of the poor.
I will walk with the weak.
I will be an answer to their prayers.
In your name and through your Son,
Who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Fr. William Novak
You have created us to live in community,
O God of love;
bless our friends who provide us
with the grace and love of an extended family.
Endow them with the riches of your blessings:
good health, sight, and mobility,
that they may enjoy the wonders of your creation
and share their delight with others.
Bless them with keen minds and compassionate hearts
that they may create a better life for all.
Guard them from injustice, oppression, and evil
that they may know freedom and hope lifelong.
In their waking and in their sleeping,
in their laughter and in their tears,
surround them with your love
until the end of their days;
and so bring them to eternal life in peace.
Through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
- Vienna Cobb Anderson
******************************
For flowers that bloom about our feet,
For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet,
For song of bird, and hum of bee,
For all things fair we hear or see,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!
For blue of stream and blue of sky,
For pleasant shade of branches high,
For fragrant air and cooling breeze,
For beauty of the blooming trees,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
***********************************
Blessed be He who spoke and the world came into being; blessed be He.
Blessed be He who maintains the creation.
Blessed be He who speaks and performs.
Blessed be He who decrees and fulfils.
Blessed be He who has mercy upon the earth.
Blessed be He who has mercy on his creatures.
Blessed be He who pays a good reward to those who fear Him.
Blessed be He who lives for ever, and endures to eternity.
Blessed be He who redeems and saves; blessed be his name...
source: Daily Prayer Book of the United Hebrew
***************************************
Circle me, Lord.
Keep protection near
And danger afar.
Circle me, Lord
Keep hope within.
Keep doubt without.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep light near
And darkness afar.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep peace within.
Keep evil out.
Author unknown
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom``Marcel Proust
When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you,
until it seems as though you cannot hang on a minute longer,
never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
Harriet Stowe
Where two or more are gathered together, there dwells divine spirit!
As you read these words, your prayers join with the prayers of all who pray here.....
Pray along as you read and if you feel inclined leave a prayer of your own today on this thread......
Praying for peace,light,hope,health and happiness..Praying for patience,wisdom,and healing..Giving thanks to all that is good and for all of our good fortune's..Help us see our good fortune Lord ..May we always have enough enthusiasm to look forward,
Enough faith to banish depression,
Enough determination to make each
day better than yesterday.
This we pray in your name.............
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
Sierrs,Wendy, Vesna's Mother , Lilee , Liz clark ,Sue68 ,Eileen(Raven81),Faith In God,
SandyL , Sarge7 DH of Lori, running deer,Trisha,Liarra,Crickette,LadyHawk,
Jenny1975's Mom, April, Gena Marie's Mom Paula ,Louise2004,kathleencrystal,juni,
CarrieV , yorkie mum,JustLearning,riesesdad's wife,Kacey,Kjmstn, JeanieB,abetterwaytohealbio, mermaid,Hanoon, Niffer,loveson,Keeping Hope's mom,
Caroltoo, policewoman,BobbiC,Carol2156,
2acdmom, jeannelaine,lindasant, beckyo,BarbieC,mardonlee,Carlos2,Gwyn,catmac, DebbieL,shelby,bethd,AlabamaSurvivor,
cdrouant,mheadl,
JoniV,GailAnne7,judiek,angeiweb,Tweeti,suezq, AnneF,abby,slp516,jasule,nonnygirl, Judy B,joannej,Solly,nancee,CherlyN , Hockeymom , normalcani,Angela_M,candyce,Liberth Rebekah,
dwhit205, jlcmomof3,gretchenrh,Bookworm 50,
Mare S,Debran55,joyce ann,Mickey 527,,CBR2004,canicani,akotha,jon,
lizbiff,babyface,Cheryl Garcia,mrs smif,far,linda1949,MomCasey,journey,
CarlaT,Boots,Binyl,
Keldevlin,twinpeaks,Sue55,Ellen Fitz,
JanieMarie,donna_h, KMMM,Paulette531,
mec2450, bluelady,anne 3,brena,ParrotHead,slshriner,JRS,Buzz,
cohealer,
hopespringseternal,Cheryl N,TorontoKaren,Sylvie,sherridl,DebbieB,
louper,bluekitten,
Shirlann,Cally,geeta75,mjy9357,m_lincoln,Poogle, Tish,Jmartyn6,Ahyupgrl,
Lunalin,Andie,JANET FROM PA,filmfestgirl,Grammaofchance,sendprayers,
mjoc,janie44,
lizzie cee,Joan J,Marilyn M,Ginadcnj,shelby, Cappy,Sunnie,Suby,Sellix,Linda H,isi,
babybeatrix,Pauline3837,Mel,babybird,Jackibird,
lumpy,BC_man,claydance,Fozzybear,Scaredhusband,
2kids5pets,kristi48,Mountain Lady,picarify,hope2004,marmi30,dreamer,
highspeed ,Rosalyn M,omo,ML,Erica,
lernerphoto,Karin s,What'sin AStage,Elizabeth06 , lara8,Steff,ace1,motherof4at29,Kelsy,
joyce anne,sunrise617,KathyFB,Survivor,nurseinNY,
Patti11, Not Me, Debra Hinson,NPat,Saxony,
Hoboken Chick, positiveattitude,RosalynM,
Twiggy,Father of Six,LinPA,Claiire, samct, Kaykaysc,KitaKitty,WhiteRockGirl,KarRGB,
SilentWing,Msfoob,
Cathy_WY,flowergirl,Robin75,Hana,
Moissy,dawnt,bernz,
Biologi,
smbdclifton, echo.,Kim123,DorisW,maryyanons,
chezboo,marybeth ,JillCR,
Heatheroo,lv2cmp,nicely's Mom,tShoe,kathrog,
cbunny,wiscpat,mjhawk43,curtismom,veronica,
marmar,
FLSWEETSUE,monnasgeuka4,Andee,Ginadcnj,
marykaydmom,
TexasCat,Jinglynn,3strikes,ozdes,hopeintx,
Faith_N_God,
susanlee,helsumed,Candy Chicago,Emnnate,cdv4251992,CarolN,lucky32,
julianne,
dawntoo,dDanette, Jean60 Ohio, gmr52,
buki,LBL,fleming,
Jaded,
Survivor Lisa,WDJ1229,Nytremi,Surv5r,
luckyanna,
LouiseB,JanieMarie,
Karen Long, WendiLou,JoanJ,
nana2tothegirls,peanut81,Lynette R,Hilary57,spar2,Kendrasue,JoJo,Leno,
SandyInNj,mom2e,at56,
newfriend,jeanetic,lizzyp,ensee54,
OldOakTree,Mandie,
catluyr,dant's Mom,sheila52,verity ,
innion na gealai(Jeannine),Charli,
HecticShelleyUK,Tim's Mom,vgscottsdale,
adavis8786,
TrainFan,Emelee26,pianogal,
Sunshines4love,xxx111,AngelaG,Nickig ,
Dianna 01's Mom,Lucylove,Neelie,indigo,
VickiLA , Nancy050,Kaycafe,NYCMOM,Glad,
cujigirl'sMom,NYJanet,
precious071003 ,lf777,apbx,canadianaq's aunt,kleanda,BC48,paulakay,Bianca,PJB,
mwoodrowe,nrs1857,lpl74,dmk123,mary1220,
homealone,kyle,lucky32,pitanga,kimba,
vatx,LindaG63,hippie96321,sandi1955 ,
Bbcoll55,lejo,Molly57,classicgirl'sMom,
Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. ***Bixby,Kim and her children..
O heavenly Father, in whom we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray thee so to guide and govern us by thy Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget thee, but may remember that we are ever walking in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
-
Thank God for what you have trust Him for what you need.
Author unknown
We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other. To meet, to love, to share. It is a precious moment,but it is transient. It is a little parentheses in eternity. If we share with caring, lightheartedness, and love, we will create abundance and joy for each other, and this moment will have been worthwhile
--- Deepak Chopra, M.D.
I praise the dance, for it frees people
from the heaviness of matter and binds
the isolated to community.
I praise the dance, which demands everything:
health and a clear spirit and a buoyant soul.
Dance is a transformation of space, of time, of people,
who are in constant danger of becoming all brain,
will, or feeling.
Dancing demands a whole person, one who is
firmly anchored in the center of his life, who is
not obsessed by lust for people and things
and the demon of isolation in his own ego.
Dancing demands a freed person, one who vibrates
with the equipoise of all his powers.
I praise the dance.
O man, learn to dance, or else the angels in heaven
will not know what to do with you.
```` St. Augustine
Lord Guide Me
Help me, Lord, that I should know
The way you would have me to go.
Lead me on life's stormy sea
Through all the trials that be.
Give me strength that I may not fail
When I am weak and my ship has no sail.
Guide me through the stormy blast.
Give me courage while life shall last.
Lord, my life belongs to thee.
Give me faith to stand for thee.
Lead me when trails are rough and steep
And through waters that are turbid and deep.
Lord, always stay near my side
When trouble comes be thou my guide.
Lord, I know your ways are true
In things you speak and deeds you do.
Keep me, Lord, while life does last.
Let my feet not stray from your path.
Give me a light to lead me home
That in this world of darkness I may cease to roam.
Thank you, Lord, for the guidance given
And the narrow road that leads to Heaven.
~ author unknown ~
/b]
A Hymn
Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.
Sometimes the road seems long,
My energy is spent.
Then, Lord, I think of you
And I am given strength
Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.
Stones often bar my path,
And there are times I fall,
But you are always there
To help me when I call.
Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.
Just as you calmed the wind
And walked across the sea
Conquer, my living Lord
The storms that threaten me
Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.
Help me to pierce the mists
That cloud my heart and mind,
So that I shall not fear
The steepest mountain-side.
As once you healed the lame
And gave sight to the blind
Help me when I'm downcast
To hold my head up high.
Walk with me, oh my Lord
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord
Hold my hand and guide me on my way
Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity. Be fair in thy judgement, and guarded in thy speech. Be a lamp unto those who walk in darkness, and a home to the stranger. Be eyes to the blind, and a guiding light unto the feet of the erring. Be a breath of life to the body of humankind, a dew to the soil of the human heart, and a fruit upon the tree of humility.
The peace abbey
I Am There
Do you need Me?
I am there.
You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by.
You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice.
You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands.
I am at work, though you do not understand My ways.
I am at work, though you do not recognize My works.
I am not strange visions. I am not mysteries.
Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith.
Yet I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer.
When you need Me, I am there.
Even if you deny Me, I am there.
Even when you feel most alone, I am there.
Even in your fears, I am there.
Even in your pain, I am there.
I am there when you pray and when you do not pray.
I am in you, and you are in Me.
Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in your mind are the mists of yours and mine.
Yet only with your mind can you know Me and experience Me.
Empty your heart of empty fears.
When you get yourself out of the way, I am there.
You can of yourself do nothing, but I can do all.
And I am in all.
Though you may not see the good, good is there, for I am there.
I am there because I have to be, because I am.
Only in Me does the world have meaning; only out of Me does the world take form; only because of Me does the world go forward.
I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded.
I am the love that is the laws fulfilling. I am assurance. I am peace. I am oneness. I am the law that you can live by. I am the love that you can cling to. I am your assurance. I am your peace. I am one with you. I am.
Though you fail to find Me, I do not fail you.
Though your faith in Me is unsure, My faith in you never wavers, because I know you, because I love you.
Beloved, I am there.
James Dillet Freeman
Lord of all,
Watch over me, walk with me,
and answer my prayer.
Help me to know your presence at
every moment of every day.
In times of trouble and in times of gladness,
let me know you are near.
I am nothing without you.
I can do nothing without you.
You call me to follow and to lead.
You give me gifts to share.
You promise me your eternal presence.
Around me there is suffering and need.
The cry for justice is strong.
The sounds of despair and grief are real.
The face of hopelessness is no stranger.
But your blessings are abundant,
your grace has no limit.
And from the goodness you give to the riches
you grant with your help,
I will make a difference in the world.
I will take of the poor.
I will walk with the weak.
I will be an answer to their prayers.
In your name and through your Son,
Who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Fr. William Novak
You have created us to live in community,
O God of love;
bless our friends who provide us
with the grace and love of an extended family.
Endow them with the riches of your blessings:
good health, sight, and mobility,
that they may enjoy the wonders of your creation
and share their delight with others.
Bless them with keen minds and compassionate hearts
that they may create a better life for all.
Guard them from injustice, oppression, and evil
that they may know freedom and hope lifelong.
In their waking and in their sleeping,
in their laughter and in their tears,
surround them with your love
until the end of their days;
and so bring them to eternal life in peace.
Through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
- Vienna Cobb Anderson
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For flowers that bloom about our feet,
For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet,
For song of bird, and hum of bee,
For all things fair we hear or see,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!
For blue of stream and blue of sky,
For pleasant shade of branches high,
For fragrant air and cooling breeze,
For beauty of the blooming trees,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Blessed be He who spoke and the world came into being; blessed be He.
Blessed be He who maintains the creation.
Blessed be He who speaks and performs.
Blessed be He who decrees and fulfils.
Blessed be He who has mercy upon the earth.
Blessed be He who has mercy on his creatures.
Blessed be He who pays a good reward to those who fear Him.
Blessed be He who lives for ever, and endures to eternity.
Blessed be He who redeems and saves; blessed be his name...
source: Daily Prayer Book of the United Hebrew
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Circle me, Lord.
Keep protection near
And danger afar.
Circle me, Lord
Keep hope within.
Keep doubt without.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep light near
And darkness afar.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep peace within.
Keep evil out.
Author unknown
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom``Marcel Proust
When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you,
until it seems as though you cannot hang on a minute longer,
never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
Harriet Stowe
Where two or more are gathered together, there dwells divine spirit!
As you read these words, your prayers join with the prayers of all who pray here.....
Pray along as you read and if you feel inclined leave a prayer of your own today on this thread......
Praying for peace,light,hope,health and happiness..Praying for patience,wisdom,and healing..Giving thanks to all that is good and for all of our good fortune's..Help us see our good fortune Lord ..May we always have enough enthusiasm to look forward,
Enough faith to banish depression,
Enough determination to make each
day better than yesterday.
This we pray in your name.............
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Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. ***Bixby,Kim and her children..
O heavenly Father, in whom we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray thee so to guide and govern us by thy Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget thee, but may remember that we are ever walking in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
-
~ The Tide Will Turn ~
When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you,
until it seems as though you cannot hang on a minute longer,
never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
Our special prayers and condolences go out to Pam and her family on the loss of her dear mama....Patti
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen.
- Vienna Cobb Anderson
Circle me, Lord.
Keep protection near
And danger afar.
Circle me, Lord
Keep hope within.
Keep doubt without.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep light near
And darkness afar.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep peace within.
Keep evil out.
Author unknown
I praise the dance, for it frees people
from the heaviness of matter and binds
the isolated to community.
I praise the dance, which demands everything:
health and a clear spirit and a buoyant soul.
Dance is a transformation of space, of time, of people,
who are in constant danger of becoming all brain,
will, or feeling.
Dancing demands a whole person, one who is
firmly anchored in the center of his life, who is
not obsessed by lust for people and things
and the demon of isolation in his own ego.
Dancing demands a freed person, one who vibrates
with the equipoise of all his powers.
I praise the dance.
O man, learn to dance, or else the angels in heaven
will not know what to do with you.
```` St. Augustine
Lord Guide Me
Help me, Lord, that I should know
The way you would have me to go.
Lead me on life's stormy sea
Through all the trials that be.
Give me strength that I may not fail
When I am weak and my ship has no sail.
Guide me through the stormy blast.
Give me courage while life shall last.
Lord, my life belongs to thee.
Give me faith to stand for thee.
Lead me when trails are rough and steep
And through waters that are turbid and deep.
Lord, always stay near my side
When trouble comes be thou my guide.
Lord, I know your ways are true
In things you speak and deeds you do.
Keep me, Lord, while life does last.
Let my feet not stray from your path.
Give me a light to lead me home
That in this world of darkness I may cease to roam.
Thank you, Lord, for the guidance given
And the narrow road that leads to Heaven.
~ author unknown ~
/b]
A Hymn
Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.
Sometimes the road seems long,
My energy is spent.
Then, Lord, I think of you
And I am given strength
Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.
Stones often bar my path,
And there are times I fall,
But you are always there
To help me when I call.
Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.
Just as you calmed the wind
And walked across the sea
Conquer, my living Lord
The storms that threaten me
Walk with me, oh my Lord,
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord,
Hold my hand and guide me on my way.
Help me to pierce the mists
That cloud my heart and mind,
So that I shall not fear
The steepest mountain-side.
As once you healed the lame
And gave sight to the blind
Help me when I'm downcast
To hold my head up high.
Walk with me, oh my Lord
Through the darkest night and brightest day
Be at my side, oh Lord
Hold my hand and guide me on my way
Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity. Be fair in thy judgement, and guarded in thy speech. Be a lamp unto those who walk in darkness, and a home to the stranger. Be eyes to the blind, and a guiding light unto the feet of the erring. Be a breath of life to the body of humankind, a dew to the soil of the human heart, and a fruit upon the tree of humility.
The peace abbey
I Am There
Do you need Me?
I am there.
You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by.
You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice.
You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands.
I am at work, though you do not understand My ways.
I am at work, though you do not recognize My works.
I am not strange visions. I am not mysteries.
Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith.
Yet I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer.
When you need Me, I am there.
Even if you deny Me, I am there.
Even when you feel most alone, I am there.
Even in your fears, I am there.
Even in your pain, I am there.
I am there when you pray and when you do not pray.
I am in you, and you are in Me.
Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in your mind are the mists of yours and mine.
Yet only with your mind can you know Me and experience Me.
Empty your heart of empty fears.
When you get yourself out of the way, I am there.
You can of yourself do nothing, but I can do all.
And I am in all.
Though you may not see the good, good is there, for I am there.
I am there because I have to be, because I am.
Only in Me does the world have meaning; only out of Me does the world take form; only because of Me does the world go forward.
I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded.
I am the love that is the laws fulfilling. I am assurance. I am peace. I am oneness. I am the law that you can live by. I am the love that you can cling to. I am your assurance. I am your peace. I am one with you. I am.
Though you fail to find Me, I do not fail you.
Though your faith in Me is unsure, My faith in you never wavers, because I know you, because I love you.
Beloved, I am there.
James Dillet Freeman
Lord of all,
Watch over me, walk with me,
and answer my prayer.
Help me to know your presence at
every moment of every day.
In times of trouble and in times of gladness,
let me know you are near.
I am nothing without you.
I can do nothing without you.
You call me to follow and to lead.
You give me gifts to share.
You promise me your eternal presence.
Around me there is suffering and need.
The cry for justice is strong.
The sounds of despair and grief are real.
The face of hopelessness is no stranger.
But your blessings are abundant,
your grace has no limit.
And from the goodness you give to the riches
you grant with your help,
I will make a difference in the world.
I will take of the poor.
I will walk with the weak.
I will be an answer to their prayers.
In your name and through your Son,
Who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Fr. William Novak
You have created us to live in community,
O God of love;
bless our friends who provide us
with the grace and love of an extended family.
Endow them with the riches of your blessings:
good health, sight, and mobility,
that they may enjoy the wonders of your creation
and share their delight with others.
Bless them with keen minds and compassionate hearts
that they may create a better life for all.
Guard them from injustice, oppression, and evil
that they may know freedom and hope lifelong.
In their waking and in their sleeping,
in their laughter and in their tears,
surround them with your love
until the end of their days;
and so bring them to eternal life in peace.
Through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
- Vienna Cobb Anderson
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For flowers that bloom about our feet,
For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet,
For song of bird, and hum of bee,
For all things fair we hear or see,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!
For blue of stream and blue of sky,
For pleasant shade of branches high,
For fragrant air and cooling breeze,
For beauty of the blooming trees,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Blessed be He who spoke and the world came into being; blessed be He.
Blessed be He who maintains the creation.
Blessed be He who speaks and performs.
Blessed be He who decrees and fulfils.
Blessed be He who has mercy upon the earth.
Blessed be He who has mercy on his creatures.
Blessed be He who pays a good reward to those who fear Him.
Blessed be He who lives for ever, and endures to eternity.
Blessed be He who redeems and saves; blessed be his name...
source: Daily Prayer Book of the United Hebrew
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Circle me, Lord.
Keep protection near
And danger afar.
Circle me, Lord
Keep hope within.
Keep doubt without.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep light near
And darkness afar.
Circle me, Lord.
Keep peace within.
Keep evil out.
Author unknown
Bless, O God,
all who struggle with cancer.
Empower them with hope
for each and every day.
Provide them with loving
and tender care, laughter,
and the support of love.
Grant them
courage when they are afraid,
comfort when they are in pain,
and your blessing
when all else seems hopeless,
that in their fight with illness
they may continue to praise you
and glorify your name.
Amen. Vienna Cobb Anderson
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom``Marcel Proust
When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you,
until it seems as though you cannot hang on a minute longer,
never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
Harriet Stowe
Where two or more are gathered together, there dwells divine spirit!
As you read these words, your prayers join with the prayers of all who pray here.....
Pray along as you read and if you feel inclined leave a prayer of your own today on this thread......
Praying for peace,light,hope,health and happiness..Praying for patience,wisdom,and healing..Giving thanks to all that is good and for all of our good fortune's..Help us see our good fortune Lord ..May we always have enough enthusiasm to look forward,
Enough faith to banish depression,
Enough determination to make each
day better than yesterday.
This we pray in your name.............
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
Sierrs,Wendy, Vesna's Mother , Lilee , Liz clark ,Sue68 ,Eileen(Raven81),Faith In God,
SandyL , Sarge7 DH of Lori, running deer,Trisha,Liarra,Crickette,LadyHawk,
Jenny1975's Mom, April, Gena Marie's Mom Paula ,Louise2004,kathleencrystal,juni,
CarrieV , yorkie mum,JustLearning,riesesdad's wife,Kacey,Kjmstn, JeanieB,abetterwaytohealbio, mermaid,Hanoon, Niffer,loveson,Keeping Hope's mom,
Caroltoo, policewoman,BobbiC,Carol2156,
2acdmom, jeannelaine,lindasant, beckyo,BarbieC,mardonlee,Carlos2,Gwyn,catmac, DebbieL,shelby,bethd,AlabamaSurvivor,
cdrouant,mheadl,
JoniV,GailAnne7,judiek,angeiweb,Tweeti,suezq, AnneF,abby,slp516,jasule,nonnygirl, Judy B,joannej,Solly,nancee,CherlyN , Hockeymom , normalcani,Angela_M,candyce,Liberth Rebekah,
dwhit205, jlcmomof3,gretchenrh,Bookworm 50,
Mare S,Debran55,joyce ann,Mickey 527,,CBR2004,canicani,akotha,jon,
lizbiff,babyface,Cheryl Garcia,mrs smif,far,linda1949,MomCasey,journey,
CarlaT,Boots,Binyl,
Keldevlin,twinpeaks,Sue55,Ellen Fitz,
JanieMarie,donna_h, KMMM,Paulette531,
mec2450, bluelady,anne 3,brena,ParrotHead,slshriner,JRS,Buzz,
cohealer,
hopespringseternal,Cheryl N,TorontoKaren,Sylvie,sherridl,DebbieB,
louper,bluekitten,
Shirlann,Cally,geeta75,mjy9357,m_lincoln,Poogle, Tish,Jmartyn6,Ahyupgrl,
Lunalin,Andie,JANET FROM PA,filmfestgirl,Grammaofchance,sendprayers,
mjoc,janie44,
lizzie cee,Joan J,Marilyn M,Ginadcnj,shelby, Cappy,Sunnie,Suby,Sellix,Linda H,isi,
babybeatrix,Pauline3837,Mel,babybird,Jackibird,
lumpy,BC_man,claydance,Fozzybear,Scaredhusband,
2kids5pets,kristi48,Mountain Lady,picarify,hope2004,marmi30,dreamer,
highspeed ,Rosalyn M,omo,ML,Erica,
lernerphoto,Karin s,What'sin AStage,Elizabeth06 , lara8,Steff,ace1,motherof4at29,Kelsy,
joyce anne,sunrise617,KathyFB,Survivor,nurseinNY,
Patti11, Not Me, Debra Hinson,NPat,Saxony,
Hoboken Chick, positiveattitude,RosalynM,
Twiggy,Father of Six,LinPA,Claiire, samct, Kaykaysc,KitaKitty,WhiteRockGirl,KarRGB,
SilentWing,Msfoob,
Cathy_WY,flowergirl,Robin75,Hana,
Moissy,dawnt,bernz,
Biologi,
smbdclifton, echo.,Kim123,DorisW,maryyanons,
chezboo,marybeth ,JillCR,
Heatheroo,lv2cmp,nicely's Mom,tShoe,kathrog,
cbunny,wiscpat,mjhawk43,curtismom,veronica,
marmar,
FLSWEETSUE,monnasgeuka4,Andee,Ginadcnj,
marykaydmom,
TexasCat,Jinglynn,3strikes,ozdes,hopeintx,
Faith_N_God,
susanlee,helsumed,Candy Chicago,Emnnate,cdv4251992,CarolN,lucky32,
julianne,
dawntoo,dDanette, Jean60 Ohio, gmr52,
buki,LBL,fleming,
Jaded,
Survivor Lisa,WDJ1229,Nytremi,Surv5r,
luckyanna,
LouiseB,JanieMarie,
Karen Long, WendiLou,JoanJ,
nana2tothegirls,peanut81,Lynette R,Hilary57,spar2,Kendrasue,JoJo,Leno,
SandyInNj,mom2e,at56,
newfriend,jeanetic,lizzyp,ensee54,
OldOakTree,Mandie,
catluyr,dant's Mom,sheila52,verity ,
innion na gealai(Jeannine),Charli,
HecticShelleyUK,Tim's Mom,vgscottsdale,
adavis8786,
TrainFan,Emelee26,pianogal,
Sunshines4love,xxx111,AngelaG,Nickig ,
Dianna 01's Mom,Lucylove,Neelie,indigo,
VickiLA , Nancy050,Kaycafe,NYCMOM,Glad,
cujigirl'sMom,NYJanet,
precious071003 ,lf777,apbx,canadianaq's aunt,kleanda,BC48,paulakay,Bianca,PJB,
mwoodrowe,nrs1857,lpl74,dmk123,mary1220,
homealone,kyle,lucky32,pitanga,kimba,
vatx,LindaG63,hippie96321,sandi1955 ,
Bbcoll55,lejo,Molly57,classicgirl'sMom,
Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. ***Bixby,Kim and her children..
O heavenly Father, in whom we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray thee so to guide and govern us by thy Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget thee, but may remember that we are ever walking in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Our special prayers and condolences go out to Pam and her family on the loss of her dear mama....Patti
We need prayers for hippie96321's Mom, Carol, who will have an MRI on Monday. We pray all goes well for her.
O Great Spirit, whose Voice I hear in the Winds,
Hear me -- for I am small and weak:
I need Your Strength and Wisdom.
I seek Strength, O Great One, not to be superior to my Brothers --
But to conquer my greatest enemy: Myself.
I seek Wisdom: the Lessons You have hidden
In every Leaf and Rock so that I may learn
And carry these messages of Life and Hope to my People.
May my hands respect the many beautiful things You have made;
May my ears be sharp - to hear Your voice.
May I always walk in Your beauty;
And let my eyes behold the red and purple Sunset
So that when Life fades with the setting Sun,
My Spirit will come to You without shame. ...American Indian Prayer...
I offer prayers to Almighty God for the many newbies on our sight . I pray ever thing goes well for them. I pray the number gets less and less as each day goes by . The sisters who are going through treatment may they find peace ,strength and comfort in God . Sisters who have a recurrence , God help them find hope and peace of mind . The sisters who are finally finished ,help them to overcome the fear of recurrence, give them courage to forge ahead and live their life in Christ . I most humbly ask to help the doctors to finally find a cure for this beast , I ask in the name of Jesus Christ or Lord .Amen
I would like to also pray for the husbands , boyfriends , fathers , wives , mothers , girlfriends and all the men and women of the military who have choosen the career in life to defend our Countries . May they all come back to us in health and peace of mind . I pray their stay overseas will be short lived defeating the evil that excess in this world .
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
Sierrs,Wendy, Vesna's Mother , Lilee , Liz clark ,Sue68 ,Eileen(Raven81),Faith In God,
SandyL , Sarge7 DH of Lori, running deer,Trisha,Liarra,Crickette,LadyHawk,
Jenny1975's Mom, April, Gena Marie's Mom Paula ,Louise2004,kathleencrystal,juni,
CarrieV , yorkie mum,JustLearning,riesesdad's wife,Kacey,Kjmstn, JeanieB,abetterwaytohealbio, mermaid,Hanoon, Niffer,loveson,Keeping Hope's mom,
Caroltoo, policewoman,BobbiC,Carol2156,
2acdmom, jeannelaine,lindasant, beckyo,BarbieC,mardonlee,Carlos2,Gwyn,catmac, DebbieL,shelby,bethd,AlabamaSurvivor,
cdrouant,mheadl,
JoniV,GailAnne7,judiek,angeiweb,Tweeti,suezq, AnneF,abby,slp516,jasule,nonnygirl, Judy B,joannej,Solly,nancee,CherlyN , Hockeymom , normalcani,Angela_M,candyce,Liberth Rebekah,
dwhit205, jlcmomof3,gretchenrh,Bookworm 50,
Mare S,Debran55,joyce ann,Mickey 527,,CBR2004,canicani,akotha,jon,
lizbiff,babyface,Cheryl Garcia,mrs smif,far,linda1949,MomCasey,journey,
CarlaT,Boots,Binyl,
Keldevlin,twinpeaks,Sue55,Ellen Fitz,
JanieMarie,donna_h, KMMM,Paulette531,
mec2450, bluelady,anne 3,brena,ParrotHead,slshriner,JRS,Buzz,
cohealer,
hopespringseternal,Cheryl N,TorontoKaren,Sylvie,sherridl,DebbieB,
louper,bluekitten,
Shirlann,Cally,geeta75,mjy9357,m_lincoln,Poogle, Tish,Jmartyn6,Ahyupgrl,
Lunalin,Andie,JANET FROM PA,filmfestgirl,Grammaofchance,sendprayers,
mjoc,janie44,
lizzie cee,Joan J,Marilyn M,Ginadcnj,shelby, Cappy,Sunnie,Suby,Sellix,Linda H,isi,
babybeatrix,Pauline3837,Mel,babybird,Jackibird,
lumpy,BC_man,claydance,Fozzybear,Scaredhusband,
2kids5pets,kristi48,Mountain Lady,picarify,hope2004,marmi30,dreamer,
highspeed ,Rosalyn M,omo,ML,Erica,
lernerphoto,Karin s,What'sin AStage,Elizabeth06 , lara8,Steff,ace1,motherof4at29,Kelsy,
joyce anne,sunrise617,KathyFB,Survivor,nurseinNY,
Patti11, Not Me, Debra Hinson,NPat,Saxony,
Hoboken Chick, positiveattitude,RosalynM,
Twiggy,Father of Six,LinPA,Claiire, samct, Kaykaysc,KitaKitty,WhiteRockGirl,KarRGB,
SilentWing,Msfoob,
Cathy_WY,flowergirl,Robin75,Hana,
Moissy,dawnt,bernz,
Biologi,
smbdclifton, echo.,Kim123,DorisW,maryyanons,
chezboo,marybeth ,JillCR,
Heatheroo,lv2cmp,nicely's Mom,tShoe,kathrog,
cbunny,wiscpat,mjhawk43,curtismom,veronica,
marmar,
FLSWEETSUE,monnasgeuka4,Andee,Ginadcnj,
marykaydmom,
TexasCat,Jinglynn,3strikes,ozdes,hopeintx,
Faith_N_God,
susanlee,helsumed,Candy Chicago,Emnnate,cdv4251992,CarolN,lucky32,
julianne,
dawntoo,dDanette, Jean60 Ohio, gmr52,
buki,LBL,fleming,
Jaded,
Survivor Lisa,WDJ1229,Nytremi,Surv5r,
luckyanna,
LouiseB,JanieMarie,
Karen Long, WendiLou,JoanJ,
nana2tothegirls,peanut81,Lynette R,Hilary57,spar2,Kendrasue,JoJo,Leno,
SandyInNj,mom2e,at56,
newfriend,jeanetic,lizzyp,ensee54,
OldOakTree,Mandie,
catluyr,dant's Mom,sheila52,verity ,
innion na gealai(Jeannine),Charli,
HecticShelleyUK,Tim's Mom,vgscottsdale,
adavis8786,
TrainFan,Emelee26,pianogal,
Sunshines4love,xxx111,AngelaG,Nickig ,
Dianna 01's Mom,Lucylove,Neelie,indigo,
VickiLA , Nancy050,Kaycafe,NYCMOM,Glad,
cujigirl'sMom,NYJanet,
precious071003 ,lf777,apbx,canadianaq's aunt,kleanda,BC48,paulakay,Bianca,PJB,
mwoodrowe,nrs1857,lpl74,dmk123,mary1220,
homealone,kyle,lucky32,pitanga,kimba,
vatx,LindaG63,hippie96321,sandi1955 ,
Bbcoll55,lejo,Molly57,classicgirl'sMom,
Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. ***Bixby,Kim and her children,hippie96321's Mom Carol,
O heavenly Father, in whom we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray thee so to guide and govern us by thy Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget thee, but may remember that we are ever walking in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Love and warm thoughts.MJB -
Every morning when you rise
Sing some merry song;
The one that is the cheeriest
And brightens up the dawn.
Make a smile that's happy
With eyes that ever gleam
And always keep your spirit
Prepared for every dream...Joan Stephen
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house...Acts 16:31
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
Sierrs,Wendy, Vesna's Mother , Lilee , Liz clark ,Sue68 ,Eileen(Raven81),Faith In God,
SandyL , Sarge7 DH of Lori, running deer,Trisha,Liarra,Crickette,LadyHawk,
Jenny1975's Mom, April, Gena Marie's Mom Paula ,Louise2004,kathleencrystal,juni,
CarrieV , yorkie mum,JustLearning,riesesdad's wife,Kacey,Kjmstn, JeanieB,abetterwaytohealbio, mermaid,Hanoon, Niffer,loveson,Keeping Hope's mom,
Caroltoo, policewoman,BobbiC,Carol2156,
2acdmom, jeannelaine,lindasant, beckyo,BarbieC,mardonlee,Carlos2,Gwyn,catmac, DebbieL,shelby,bethd,AlabamaSurvivor,
cdrouant,mheadl,
JoniV,GailAnne7,judiek,angeiweb,Tweeti,suezq, AnneF,abby,slp516,jasule,nonnygirl, Judy B,joannej,Solly,nancee,CherlyN , Hockeymom , normalcani,Angela_M,candyce,Liberth Rebekah,
dwhit205, jlcmomof3,gretchenrh,Bookworm 50,
Mare S,Debran55,joyce ann,Mickey 527,,CBR2004,canicani,akotha,jon,
lizbiff,babyface,Cheryl Garcia,mrs smif,far,linda1949,MomCasey,journey,
CarlaT,Boots,Binyl,
Keldevlin,twinpeaks,Sue55,Ellen Fitz,
JanieMarie,donna_h, KMMM,Paulette531,
mec2450, bluelady,anne 3,brena,ParrotHead,slshriner,JRS,Buzz,
cohealer,
hopespringseternal,Cheryl N,TorontoKaren,Sylvie,sherridl,DebbieB,
louper,bluekitten,
Shirlann,Cally,geeta75,mjy9357,m_lincoln,Poogle, Tish,Jmartyn6,Ahyupgrl,
Lunalin,Andie,JANET FROM PA,filmfestgirl,Grammaofchance,sendprayers,
mjoc,janie44,
lizzie cee,Joan J,Marilyn M,Ginadcnj,shelby, Cappy,Sunnie,Suby,Sellix,Linda H,isi,
babybeatrix,Pauline3837,Mel,babybird,Jackibird,
lumpy,BC_man,claydance,Fozzybear,Scaredhusband,
2kids5pets,kristi48,Mountain Lady,picarify,hope2004,marmi30,dreamer,
highspeed ,Rosalyn M,omo,ML,Erica,
lernerphoto,Karin s,What'sin AStage,Elizabeth06 , lara8,Steff,ace1,motherof4at29,Kelsy,
joyce anne,sunrise617,KathyFB,Survivor,nurseinNY,
Patti11, Not Me, Debra Hinson,NPat,Saxony,
Hoboken Chick, positiveattitude,RosalynM,
Twiggy,Father of Six,LinPA,Claiire, samct, Kaykaysc,KitaKitty,WhiteRockGirl,KarRGB,
SilentWing,Msfoob,
Cathy_WY,flowergirl,Robin75,Hana,
Moissy,dawnt,bernz,
Biologi,
smbdclifton, echo.,Kim123,DorisW,maryyanons,
chezboo,marybeth ,JillCR,
Heatheroo,lv2cmp,nicely's Mom,tShoe,kathrog,
cbunny,wiscpat,mjhawk43,curtismom,veronica,
marmar,
FLSWEETSUE,monnasgeuka4,Andee,Ginadcnj,
marykaydmom,
TexasCat,Jinglynn,3strikes,ozdes,hopeintx,
Faith_N_God,
susanlee,helsumed,Candy Chicago,Emnnate,cdv4251992,CarolN,lucky32,
julianne,
dawntoo,dDanette, Jean60 Ohio, gmr52,
buki,LBL,fleming,
Jaded,
Survivor Lisa,WDJ1229,Nytremi,Surv5r,
luckyanna,
LouiseB,JanieMarie,
Karen Long, WendiLou,JoanJ,
nana2tothegirls,peanut81,Lynette R,Hilary57,spar2,Kendrasue,JoJo,Leno,
SandyInNj,mom2e,at56,
newfriend,jeanetic,lizzyp,ensee54,
OldOakTree,Mandie,
catluyr,dant's Mom,sheila52,verity ,
innion na gealai(Jeannine),Charli,
HecticShelleyUK,Tim's Mom,vgscottsdale,
adavis8786,
TrainFan,Emelee26,pianogal,
Sunshines4love,xxx111,AngelaG,Nickig ,
Dianna 01's Mom,Lucylove,Neelie,indigo,
VickiLA , Nancy050,Kaycafe,NYCMOM,Glad,
cujigirl'sMom,NYJanet,
precious071003 ,lf777,apbx,canadianaq's aunt,kleanda,BC48,paulakay,Bianca,PJB,
mwoodrowe,nrs1857,lpl74,dmk123,mary1220,
homealone,kyle,lucky32,pitanga,kimba,
vatx,LindaG63,hippie96321,sandi1955 ,
Bbcoll55,lejo,Molly57,classicgirl'sMom,
Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. ***Bixby,Kim and her children,hippie96321's Mom Carol,
Why should this anxious load
Press down my weary mind?
I'll hasten to my heavenly Father's throne
And sweet refreshment find.
Murmur not at the ills you may suffer, but rather thank God for the many mercies and blessings you have received at His hand.
Love and warm thoughts.MJB -
I asked the Lord to bless you
As I prayed for you today
To guide you and protect you
As you go along your way.
His love is always with you
His promises are true,
When things appear "too much" at times
We know He'll see us through.
So when the road we're traveling on
Seems difficult at best
We'll keep praying for those better days,
And God will do the rest.
We will keep our candles burning for each and every one of our sister here on earth and for our sweet angels who have gone to prepare a place for us.
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace, help me in all things to rely upon Your holy will. Teach me to treat all that comes to me throughout the day with peace of soul and with firm conviction that Your will governs all. Give me strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring.Amen
Special thoughts of our sweet angels who made a big difference in our lives. May they rest in the arms of our Lord.
Please pray for all on our prayer list...Sunshine-STacy-FighterLU-LUANN,Judy62-Arleen,Kathy 2004's mom Jo,
Debra-lynn and her daughters,Phyllis,Geech-Sheliah,Susie,Arlette,Erica
Stacy,Pepper,PAT,LULUMOMZ-Mary,MARSHA,MEL,JUDYMC,PepperB,amiyoung4this,
darcie,beckster,ps123, Fight on, sallyw,RoRo,joni92663,Tyler,Kay J.,Jebby,KJD RN,susy L,JENG,
Trixiegram, RachelHamel,belle55, oldfriend,ash28,Hilde,SANDY ,DEBBIE ,Patti,Paula,MJB, GRACIE,MARCIE,MARIA,CATHY,PAULINE,Lisalama,
Flash,
CATHERINE,WENDY,KAY,DENISE, DIANE,Tinajk,Sandy and her daughter Tracie and her mom,JILL MILLER,LeeLee,Caro,
Lisa,Denisa,Lois,Pam,Sherrielee Carolann,Maria,Linda,Mary,Cheechee,Leslie,Jan ,
Kimmietoo and her family, Susie and her mom Sally,
Rosemary and her daughters,
Joyce and Lynn Dmziemba-Diane, Paige..Jane ,
Vicky , Donna , mjinmd,Marsha B., Barbara ,
Lisa's friend Jamie, Jean Doyle ,
Gracie's cousin Frank,
Annie,Tricia and her sister..Lois,Laura,Tracie and her mom,Pepper,.Ellen,
Cyndi(CAF),Melanie, Cherie(Boop),Sierra,
Sierrs,Wendy, Vesna's Mother , Lilee , Liz clark ,Sue68 ,Eileen(Raven81),Faith In God,
SandyL , Sarge7 DH of Lori, running deer,Trisha,Liarra,Crickette,LadyHawk,
Jenny1975's Mom, April, Gena Marie's Mom Paula ,Louise2004,kathleencrystal,juni,
CarrieV , yorkie mum,JustLearning,riesesdad's wife,Kacey,Kjmstn, JeanieB,abetterwaytohealbio, mermaid,Hanoon, Niffer,loveson,Keeping Hope's mom,
Caroltoo, policewoman,BobbiC,Carol2156,
2acdmom, jeannelaine,lindasant, beckyo,BarbieC,mardonlee,Carlos2,Gwyn,catmac, DebbieL,shelby,bethd,AlabamaSurvivor,
cdrouant,mheadl,
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Lunalin,Andie,JANET FROM PA,filmfestgirl,Grammaofchance,sendprayers,
mjoc,janie44,
lizzie cee,Joan J,Marilyn M,Ginadcnj,shelby, Cappy,Sunnie,Suby,Sellix,Linda H,isi,
babybeatrix,Pauline3837,Mel,babybird,Jackibird,
lumpy,BC_man,claydance,Fozzybear,Scaredhusband,
2kids5pets,kristi48,Mountain Lady,picarify,hope2004,marmi30,dreamer,
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Patti11, Not Me, Debra Hinson,NPat,Saxony,
Hoboken Chick, positiveattitude,RosalynM,
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Moissy,dawnt,bernz,
Biologi,
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chezboo,marybeth ,JillCR,
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cbunny,wiscpat,mjhawk43,curtismom,veronica,
marmar,
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marykaydmom,
TexasCat,Jinglynn,3strikes,ozdes,hopeintx,
Faith_N_God,
susanlee,helsumed,Candy Chicago,Emnnate,cdv4251992,CarolN,lucky32,
julianne,
dawntoo,dDanette, Jean60 Ohio, gmr52,
buki,LBL,fleming,
Jaded,
Survivor Lisa,WDJ1229,Nytremi,Surv5r,
luckyanna,
LouiseB,JanieMarie,
Karen Long, WendiLou,JoanJ,
nana2tothegirls,peanut81,Lynette R,Hilary57,spar2,Kendrasue,JoJo,Leno,
SandyInNj,mom2e,at56,
newfriend,jeanetic,lizzyp,ensee54,
OldOakTree,Mandie,
catluyr,dant's Mom,sheila52,verity ,
innion na gealai(Jeannine),Charli,
HecticShelleyUK,Tim's Mom,vgscottsdale,
adavis8786,
TrainFan,Emelee26,pianogal,
Sunshines4love,xxx111,AngelaG,Nickig ,
Dianna 01's Mom,Lucylove,Neelie,indigo,
VickiLA , Nancy050,Kaycafe,NYCMOM,Glad,
cujigirl'sMom,NYJanet,
precious071003 ,lf777,apbx,canadianaq's aunt,kleanda,BC48,paulakay,Bianca,PJB,
mwoodrowe,nrs1857,lpl74,dmk123,mary1220,
homealone,kyle,lucky32,pitanga,kimba,
vatx,LindaG63,hippie96321,sandi1955 ,
Bbcoll55,lejo,Molly57,classicgirl'sMom,
Kimmartin,NancyO,Ruthie, princess *Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR************Cheryl ,*Faye * mamacze and her four children,Anna's friend Francesca,
Pepper's niece Marissa, Mo40 ,
RoseAleta,DeniseJJ,Faye,LindaCR*Deb*Faye*LindaCR*Mena *Deb****Laurel-Lucky-OUR Angels and their families**********Marci and her sister*Leslie **Pam and her mom Jeanette ====Margaret....Kathy 2004 and her mom...***********NY Janet and her SIl ***Hippie and her mom Heidi,Dawn, Doris and Mary **Debra Norman and Sheri G..** TashaG and her son Chrystian
*** Special prayers for Sherry and her sister.. ***Bixby,Kim and her children,hippie96321's Mom Carol,
I wish you all a blessed Sunday.
Love and warm thoughts. MJB
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