PRAYER EACH TODAY - AUGUST

[MajestyJo]

AUGUST

Lead me this day, Lord,
to live fully in the present moment
and enjoy all that is good around me.
May all that is life-giving remind me of your life and love
that surround me now.

Let us pray:

God our Father,
if I could trace back
through the last two thousand years,
marking out routes
from Jesus himself
and then through people
whose faith has touched others
and so reached me,
I would be astounded
by the individuals I would encounter.
I give thanks, Father,
for all those people
over two thousand years
who have inspired others
and played their part
in passing on
to generation after generation
the living heritage of their faith.
Especially I give thanks
for those who have lived their faith
through difficulties
and hardship and persecution.
I pray, Father, that I may grow
in your faith and love
through good times and bad.
Amen.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY FROM ANGELWINKS

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CARDS OF FAITH FROM ANGELWINKS


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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

Lord our God, open us up
to your Spirit living within us,
that we may live fully
each day of our lives.
Touch us,
that we may become more aware
of all that is around us,
growing in a sense
of wonder and awe,
and in appreciation
for all that we see and hear
and touch and taste and smell.
May we live in such a way
that we never
take anything for granted,
but always be appreciative
and express our thanks
to those who are part of our lives.
Amen.

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[MajestyJo]

Sorry I forgot to copy the enlarged Thought For Today. I am surprised to see it is the same one showing for today. I posted on happiness, then posted the readings only to find that they refer to happiness too. Isn't it great when we become aware that God is leading and directing us. It was either that or I got ahead of myself.

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray for ourselves, that we may live
fully and peacefully each day of our lives -
thinking, too, of those who are presently
living the last few years of their lives:

Lord Jesus,
we can think of your people
down the ages
who have travelled over
life’s stormy sea
and, in dying,
have reached the harbour
of peace, light and happiness.
As you calmed the sea,
we ask you to be with us
and bring peace in our lives each day,
because the boat of our own lives
is small
and the ocean is very large.
As you have set our course,
we ask you to steer our lives
towards the shore of everlasting life.
Bring us, at last,
along with all who are dear to us,
to the quiet rest that we seek,
where you live and reign
with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen

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[MajestyJo]

4 John Vianney said:
“We do not have to talk very much
in order to pray well.
We know that God is there…
Let us open our hearts to him.
Let us rejoice in his presence.
This is the best prayer.”

Let us for a moment in silence in
God's presence...

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

Lord, I pray for all who suffer
from hatred and prejudice,
from abuse and ill-treatment,
and for all who are victims
of what others do.
I pray, too, for the people of violence,
that they may change their ways
and learn to respect others.
I pray for myself,
that when I face
what is negative or evil
I may have
the courage and generosity
to break the cycle
of violence, hatred, fear or distrust,
and make my own choices
and take responsibility
for the direction
in which I want my life to go.
I pray that I may always do to others
as I would wish them to do to me.
Amen.

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[MajestyJo]

Let’s pray in silence for all victims of war and violence and unrest in our own times.

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WORLD PRAYER
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Divine Source

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We call to You with open hearts and the innocence and purity of children.

Bless each of us, our families, our communities, our nations & our world with sweet peace.

Help us heal the war between our heads and our hearts so there will be no more wars between nations.

Help us soothe our own pain and anger so there will be no more violence on our streets.

Allow us to release all our lost expectations so we may walk in the beauty of the Present Moment.

Erase from us the fear of lack so we can share our resources,
our time, and our stories with one another, knowing that all will come back to us tenfold.

Teach us to love ourselves so we can truly love others.

Remind us we are precious in Your sight. Help us see our uniqueness, experience our beauty, and know our powerful ability to create.

We ask you to help us experience life as it was meant to be lived.

Gift us, Dear Divine Source, with the energy, the faith, the will, and the guidance to create our dream of Heaven on Earth.

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We pray for peace on earth, support for all victims of natural and unnatural disasters, healing for hurting hearts, bodies, minds, and souls, and clarity in all our decisions. We pray for quick and easy resolution to all difficult and painful situations and lessons. We ask you to guide us and those we love with Grace and assist us in learning our lessons as gently as possible so we can release the struggle in our lives.


Ann Albers is a popular spiritual instructor, angel communicator, lecturer, and author.

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

Lord, our God and King,
your greatness is seen
throughout the earth.
When I gaze at the heavens
which your fingers have formed,
and look at the moon and the stars
which you have set there,
I realise how small we are
in the magnificence of your creation
Yet you treasure us
above all that you have made,
and you give us control
over all the works of your hand
- animals both wild and tame,
birds in the air,
and the creatures of the sea
Lord, our God and King,
your greatness is seen
throughout the earth.

Amen

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All pictures from Angelwinks, who have been there for me for many years.

[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

Lord, inspire me to get my priorities right and make my choices wisely.
Amen.

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[MajestyJo]

The prayer for today is not available.


When it seems we have no recourse, we can always pray.

Coming to believe that a Higher Power can help us and relieve us of our worry may take time if we have spent years trying to stop someone's drinking or worrying about how to keep the family together. From others in this program we can learn the steps to take. Becoming willing to pray is the first one.

We'll soon discover that the power of prayer is awesome. Here are six compelling reasons why:
(1) Prayer promises relief when we are anxious.
(2) Prayer connects us with our Higher Power when we feel isolated and full of fear.
(3) Prayer frees our minds from the obsession to plan other people's lives.
(4) Prayer helps us take action when we feel compelled to change the circumstances of our lives. (5) Prayer becomes a wonderful resource to draw on when living through our painful moments.
(6) And prayer gives us the willingness to accept God's solution for every problem that plagues us.

I will utilize prayer today every time I wonder what I should do. You are reading from the book:

A Life of My Own by Karen Casey

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[MajestyJo]

6 Let us pray:

Lord Jesus,
you talked about the need for us
to have our priorities right,
and not to hoard possessions.
You said that where our treasure is,
there our heart and commitment
will really be.
Touch our hearts
that we may love people
and use things
- and never the other way around.
Inspire us to seek first your kingdom
and use our talents and gifts
for the benefit of others. Amen

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

Lord Jesus,
you are the light of the world.
Let us never cut ourselves off
either from the light and life
that you give to us,
or from the good influence
that others have on us.
When we encounter darkness
in our lives,
enable us to bring to it
the light that we already have
within us. Amen

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray for all priests whom we know:

God our Father, we pray
for those whom you have called
to serve your people as priests.
Every day
may they live in your presence
and deepen their friendship
with Jesus, your Son.
Fill them with your Spirit
and inspire them
to be faithful in prayer
and always place their trust in you.
May they grow in faith and compassion
as they celebrate
the Sacraments of your love
and bring good news to the poor
and healing to the broken-hearted.
Inspire them to live in such a way
that they are credible witnesses
of the transforming power
of your love,
as they share the hopes and the joys,
the sorrows and the frustrations
of those entrusted to their care.
Give them the gifts they need
to accompany your people
along the path of holiness. Amen.

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“Try to deepen every day
your friendship with Christ.”

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

Lord, if I ever cut people off
or isolate myself
from the needs of others,
alert me to what I am doing.
Open my eyes
to see what unites people
rather than what divides us.
Show me
how to build bridges
between people
rather than putting up walls
that divide. Amen.

Reflect and Pray

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

Lord Jesus, you said
that no-one could have greater love
than to give up their life
for someone else.
Remind us
in our personal circumstances today
that care and compassion
and love and sacrifice
can change everything. Amen.

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[MajestyJo]

And so we pray today:

Mary, our Mother,
your total giving of yourself
reminds us
that we hold in trust
from God our Father
all our accomplishments
and talents and gifts
- trusted as we are
to offer them in his service,
and bring happiness and well-being
to our brothers and sisters.
Your “Yes” to God’s invitation
to be the mother of his Son
reminds us
that prayer is not just words
but is from the heart.
We ask you to pray to Jesus for us
that the Holy Spirit
may live fully in us, too,
so that we may pray
in the way that each of us finds best.
So may we be prepared to join you
in saying “Yes” to God our Father,
that Jesus may be born anew
in our hearts.
Amen.

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Have never prayed to Mary in my life, to me to do so sets her up as an idol, but that is just my thought. I prefer to think that I have a direct line and don't need a mediator.

One thing I miss is lighting a candle in my home, because I am allergic to smoke and the scented ones. If I use an unscented on, they are fine until I blow them out or they burn out.

To each his own way of worship and what bring them closer to their God.

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

God our Father,
we have been reminded
of the destruction and even death
that water can bring,
and we can reflect
that we are called
to die to selfishness and sin
- living, instead,
in the fullness of life
that Jesus promises.
In a country that is blessed
with an abundance of water,
perhaps we don’t fully appreciate
how vital water is for all life.
Water is used as a sign in Baptism
- a symbol of dying
to selfishness and sin,
and living the new life
that Jesus brings.
When Jesus was baptised
in the River Jordan,
he was placing himself beside
all who had sinned
and needed to make a new start
and live in a better way.
At that time, Father,
you were heard to say
that Jesus was your well-loved Son,
and the Holy Spirit rested upon him.
Fill us with your Spirit
that we may grow
in the realisation and faith
that we, too,
are your sons and daughters
whom you love greatly.
Amen.

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I firmly believe a thought is a prayer.

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[MajestyJo]

Lord, in your mercy - hear our prayer

Let us see one another through eyes
enlightened by understanding and compassion.

Release us from judgment so we can receive the stories
of our sisters and brothers with respect and attention.

Open our hearts to the cries of a suffering world
and the healing melodies of peace and justice for all creation.

Empower us to be instruments of justice
and equality everywhere.

World Prayers.

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

God our Father,
we read of the commandment
“do not kill”
and think it doesn’t apply to us
because we don’t take anyone’s life.
Yet there are times
when we take life from others
by cruel words, sarcasm,
doing people down,
and gossiping.
Lead us to choose to bring life to others
- and not death.
Inspire us to break the cycle
of whatever is negative
or violent or evil
whenever we encounter them.
Let us not look for vengeance
- to get our own back -
but lead us to be generous
and ready to conquer evil
with goodness. Amen.

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[MajestyJo]

Really liked this because I was told the same many years ago. When we assassinate the character of another one or ourselves, we take away from them and it is mental murder.

We have a disease of perception and what others see may not be the same as what we see, no saying who is right or wrong, but it is something I pray and ask for healing daily. Always try to remember that what I see reflected in others, is something coming from within me, it may not take the same form but has the same consequences.

I like these prayers because they seem more personal and for the most part, I can identify and own them.

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

God our Father, in saying
that you have written our names
on the palm of your hands,
you are telling us that each person
is unique and special to you.
We pray that individuals
may discover in themselves
the treasures you have given them,
and develop and put to good use
the qualities
they hold in trust from you.
I pray and commit myself today
to promote goodness and happiness,
by treating others
with respect
and care and understanding.
May others treat me today, Father,
in the same way as I treat them,
and so may we all
bring out the best in one another
and grow in the way
we look at ourselves and others.
Amen.

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This angel picture changes every day. You will find it on other posts that I have done. I just couldn't resisting posting this one. I am guilty of being the angel on the right, even now in recovery. That is why I say, "God is as He reveals Himself to me in today. I have to look in order to see, but I must remember to be still in order to listen and quiet to feel my feelings so I may know..

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

...And so we thank you, Lord,
for making us people of quality.
We pray that we may use our gifts well
and not keep them unused,
unwrapped,
because a gift is no good
unless it is shared.
We thank you
that we are people of quality
whom your hands have made.
May you be blessed forever!

Amen

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[MajestyJo]

The normal source is not available, some quotes on Shakespeare.

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father Who Art In Heaven.
Yes?
Don't interrupt me. I'm praying.
But -- you called ME!
Called you?
No, I didn't call you.
I'm praying.
Our Father who art in Heaven.
There -- you did it again!
Did what?
Called ME.
You said,
"Our Father who art in Heaven"
Well, here I am.
What's on your mind?
But I didn't mean anything by it.
I was just saying my prayers for the day.
I always say the Lord's Prayer.
It makes me feel good,
kind of like fulfilling a duty.
Well, all right.
Go on.
Okay, Hallowed be thy name . .
Hold it right there.
What do you mean by that?
By what?
By "Hallowed be thy name"?
It means, it means . . good grief,
I don't know what it means.
How in the world should I know?
It's just a part of the prayer.
By the way, what does it mean?
It means honored, holy, wonderful.
Hey, that makes sense.
I never thought about what 'hallowed' meant before.
Thanks.
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in Heaven.
Do you really mean that?
Sure, why not?
What are you doing about it?
Doing? Why, nothing, I guess.
I just think it would be kind of neat if You got control of everything down here like You have up there.
We're in a mess down here you know.
Yes, I know;
but, have I got control of you?
Well, I go to church.
That isn't what I asked you.
What about your bad temper?
You've really got a problem there, you know.
And then there's the way you spend your money --
all on yourself.
And what about the kind of books you read?
Now hold on just a minute!
Stop picking on me!
I'm just as good as the rest of them at church!
Excuse ME.
I thought you were praying for My Will to be done.
If that is to happen,
it will have to start with the ones
who are praying for it.
Like you -- for example.
Oh, all right. I guess I do have some hang-ups.
Now that You mention it,
I could probably name some others.
Err .. um, so could I.
I haven't thought about it very much until now,
but I really would like to cut out some of those things.
I'd like to, you know, be really free.
Good.
Now we're getting somewhere. We'll work together -- You and ME.
I'm proud of You.
Look, Lord, if You don't mind,
I need to finish up here.
This is taking a lot longer than it usually does.

Give us this day, our daily bread.
You need to cut out the bread.
You're overweight as it is.
Hey, wait a minute! What is this?
Here I was doing my religious duty,
and all of a sudden You break in
and remind me of all my hang-ups.
Praying is a dangerous thing.
You just might get what you ask for.
Remember,
you called ME -- and here I am.
It's too late to stop now.
Keep praying. ( . . . pause . . )
Well, go on.
I'm scared to.
Scared? Of what?
I know what You'll say.
Try ME.
Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.
What about Ann?
See? I knew it!
I knew you would bring her up!
Lord, she's told lies about me, spread stories.
She never paid back the money she owes me.
I've sworn to get even with her!
But -- your prayer --
What about your prayer?
I didn't -- mean it.
Well, at least you're honest.
But, it's quite a load carrying around all that bitterness
and resentment isn't it?
Yes, but I'll feel better as soon as I get even with her.
Boy, have I got plans for her.
She'll wish she had never been born.
No, you won't feel any better.
You'll feel worse.
Revenge isn't sweet.
You know how unhappy you are --
Well, I can change that.
You can? How?
Forgive Ann.
Then, I'll forgive you;
And the hate and the sin,
will be Ann's problem -- not yours.
You will have settled the problem
as far as you are concerned.
You're right.
You always are.
And more than I want revenge,
I want to be right with You . . (sigh).
All right . . all right . .
I forgive her.
There now!
Wonderful!
How do you feel?
Hmmmm. Well, not bad.
Not bad at all!
In fact, I feel pretty great!
You know, I don't think I'll go to bed uptight tonight.
I haven't been getting much rest, you know.
Yeah, I know.
But, you're not through with your prayer are you? Go on.
Oh, all right.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Good! Good! I'll do that.
Just don't put yourself in a place
where you can be tempted.
What do you mean by that?
You know what I mean.
Yeah. I know.
Okay.
Go ahead. Finish your prayer.
For Thine is the kingdom,
and the power,
and the glory forever.
Amen.
Do you know what would bring me glory --
What would really make me happy?
No, but I'd like to know.
I don't want to disappoint You anymore. I'd like You to keep on being proud of me. I can see now how great that would be. I've really made a mess of things.
So, tell me . . .
What do I do? How do I make You happy?
YOU just did.

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

God our Father,
I thank you
that many people
have used their gifts well
and have helped me and inspired me
and brought cheerfulness and joy
in my life.
May I, too,
live in such a way
that I bring blessings to others
by my attitude and actions
and my presence with them.
Remain with me
and lead me to that final day
when I, too, will be able to say:
“I see all heaven before me
and the great God himself.”
Amen.

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

Lord, may my attitude
and all that I think and do
always be based on
a spirit of love and care,
so that I may make a difference
in my own part of the world
by treating people
as individuals. Amen.

The Big Book says we need to have a change in attitude to aid us in our recover.

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From Simple Truths - 2011

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Weekly Verse

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation."
-2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Weekly Quote
"Will-power does not change men. Time does not change men. Christ does."
-Henry Drummond

Weekly Thought

Think about it: you can be made new! Even if you have failed in business. Even if you have experienced broken relationships. Even if you turned your back on God and did exactly what you wanted to do—even though you knew those things were wrong.

Everyone living has experienced a natural birth. But just as Jesus promised Nicodemus in a late night meeting, we can also be reborn, born into the Kingdom of God, becoming His children by spiritual rebirth. What a gift!

With this new status as children of God, we receive a new purpose, a new mission in life. In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus tells His disciples—and us—to take the good news of forgiveness and new starts throughout the world—to our own family and friends, to our next-door neighbors, to our co-workers, and every other person we know and meet. We become ambassadors for Christ's message of new life, sharing this message of hope with a world that desperately needs hope!

Lord, thank You for saving me and for giving me the precious opportunity of sharing the love You have given to me with others. Amen.
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Spiritual Movie: Dance In The Rain

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

Lord Jesus,
open my eyes to recognise you
as you walk beside me,
accompanying me
on my journey in life each day.
Amen.

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I cannot change the way I am,
I never really try,
God made me different and unique,
I never ask him why.
If I appear peculiar,
There's nothing I can do,
You must accept me as I am,
As I've accepted you.
God made a casting of each life,
Then threw the old away,
Each child is different from the rest,
Unlike as night from day.
So often we will criticize,
The things that others do,
But, do you know, they do not think,
The same as me and you.
So God in all his wisdom,
Who knows us all by name,
He didn't want us to be bored,
That's why we're not the same.

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

Lord Jesus, you tell us
that those who mourn are “blessed”,
knowing that only those
who love greatly
can mourn.
We know, too,
that it is better
to have loved and lost someone
than never to have loved at all.
We ask you today
that through our own sufferings
of different kinds,
we may discover
strength and peace
through helping
and supporting others
in their difficulties. Amen.

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

Lord God, Creator of light
at the rising of your sun
each morning,
let the greatest of all lights - your love -
rise, like the sun,
within my heart.
Amen.

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"Lord, please bless the work of my hands today. Let me be a true expression of Your Love, mercy, and joy. May there be a light shining from my spirit that brings warmth to others and glory to You."


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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

Loving Lord,
inspire me
to be welcoming and generous
in my attitude to others,
showing individuals
that they matter and are important.
May I make a difference
to someone
in my part of the world today.
Amen.

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

Lord, we give you thanks
for the assurance
that the past
can be left to your mercy,
the present to your love,
and the future to your providence.
Help us to grow more aware
of your loving presence,
that we may live more authentically
and proclaim
by our words and actions
the good news
of the fullness of your love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

Lord, we give you thanks
for the assurance
that the past
can be left to your mercy,
the present to your love,
and the future to your providence.
Help us to grow more aware
of your loving presence,
that we may live more authentically
and proclaim
by our words and actions
the good news
of the fullness of your love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

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Prayer for Dave's Mom

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

Lord Jesus,
in the world that you love so much
we are surrounded with advertising
on the streets, in magazines,
on TV and on the Internet
- all trying to convince us
of ways of enjoying ourselves
and becoming likeable and popular.
Keep our vision clear
and show us how to distinguish
between what is shallow
and what is of lasting value.
Inspire us
to choose ways of deeper happiness
that lead to fullness of life.
We ask this of you who said:
“I am the way, the truth and the life”.
Amen.

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[MajestyJo]

Let us pray:

Lord, I ask
for the power of your Spirit in my life
that I may live in such a way
that I show kindness
in another’s trouble,
and courage in my own.
Amen.

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[MajestyJo]

To God be the Glory. It is the God of your understanding, not the God everyone told you about. I had to go on a spiritual quest, to find out who my God was to me. Whether it is a religious God, good orderly direction, a group of drunks and drug addicts, make your God personal. For me, God was an old tape. I was raised in the Gospel Halls, and it didn`t stop me from becoming an alcoholic or an addict. I was put on Valium at 16. I stole a glass of wine at 10 years old and remember trying to make a gulp look like a sip. The more I used, the farther away I got from God.

I came back to my God with a new awareness and a new understanding.

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[MajestyJo]

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Faith ~ Hope ~ Love


May the kingdom of justice prevail!
May the believers be united in love!
May the hearts of the believers be humble, high on their wisdom,
And may they be guided in their wisdom by the Lord.
Glory be to God!
Entrust unto the Lord what thou wishest to be accomplished.
The Lord will bring all matters to fulfillment.
Know this as truth evidenced by Himself.

--Guru Nanak, early sixteenth -century Sikh prophet

[MajestyJo]

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The God of love my shepherd is,
And he that doth me feed:
While he is mine, and I am his,
What can I want or need?

He leads me to the tender grass,
Where I both feed and rest;
Then to the streams that gently pass:
In both I have the best.

Surely Thy sweet and wondrous love
Shall measure all my days:
And as it never shall remove,
So neither shall my praise.

The Yearbook of Love and Wisdom: - Celia Haddon

[MajestyJo]

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God Knows How

"But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them,
With men this is impossible; but with God all things
are possible." - - Matt.19:26

God knows how to become blossoms and fruit on the tree.
I don't But God knows.

God knows how to keep the stars and the planets secure in their
courses, to regulate the tides and seasons in a perfect plan.

God knows how to produce unlimited power out of the rocks of
the earth as oil and atomic power: and out of the heavens as
electricity and solar power. No man can fathom God's work. Only
the Infinite understands.

God knows how to join two cells and produce a beautiful little
body complete to the last detail. No man can reproduce Life;
but, God creates and maintains His creation according to a plan
so magnificent that it is beyond the vision of man to behold the
glory of it. God knows how to turn food into blood and flesh and
bones, how to constantly create new body cells and supply the
muscles with strength. We know this happens but we cannot
understand this miracle.

I now release all my problems to Him who knows how to solve
them and say with Jesus, "of myself I can do nothing, the
Father within me doeth the works." Oh how beautifully He
does them. I surrender my life completely to God, the only Power
and the only Presence.

And so it is.

[MajestyJo]

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THE LORD IS MY SHEPERD, I SHALL NOT WANT.
I am secure and at peace because of the Divine Law of Love
protects, guides, and leads me.

HE MAKETH ME TO LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES:
HE LEADTH ME BESIDE THE STILL WATERS.
I am centered in Peace. I am calm. The inner awareness
of Divine Peace gives me a quiet mind.

HE RESTORETH MY SOUL.
I am free from guilt or fear and my mind is renewed
through God's inner peace. His peace is my peace.

HE LEADETH ME IN THE PATHS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
FOR HIS NAME'S SAKE.
I trust God's guidance in and through me. His nature is
good and all thet He does through me is good.

YEA, THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE
SHADOW OF DEATH, I WILL FEAR NO EVIL; FOR THY ROD
AND THY STAFF COMFORT ME.
My heart is at peace. God is the only Reality, and He is
always with me.

THOU PREPAREST A TABLE BEFORE ME IN THE
PRESENCE OF MINE ENEMIES: THOU ANNOINTEST
MY HEAD WITH OIL: MY CUP RUNNETH OVER.
I am at peace with my own thoughts and unified with all
of life. I am secure in God's abundance.

SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY SHALL FOLLOW ME
ALL OF THE DAYS OF MY LIFE AND I WILL DWELL IN
THE HOUSE OF THE LORD FOREVER.
I rest in continual awareness of the Presence of God
within me.

And so it is.

(23rd Psalm)

From the book: Your Needs Met
by Jack & Cornelia Addington.

[MajestyJo]

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PSALM 23......TO THE FULLEST

The Lord is my Shepherd! ...That’s Relationship
I shall not want! ...That’s Supply!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures! ...That’s Rest!
He leadeth me beside the still waters! ...That’s Refreshment!
He restoreth my soul! ...That’s Healing!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness! ...That’s Guidance!
For His name sake! ...That’s Purpose!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death! ...That’s Testing!
I will fear no evil! ...That’s Protection!
For Thou art with me! ...That’s Faithfulness!
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me! ...That’s Discipline!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies! ...That’s Hope!
Thou annointest my head with oil! ...That’s Consecration!
My cup runneth over! ...That’s Abundance!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life! ...That’s Blessing!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord! ...That’s Security!
Forever! ...That’s Eternity!

Face it, the Lord is crazy about you. What is most valuable is not
what we have in our lives, but WHO we have in our lives! AMEN!

A similar version from an old site of mine.

[MajestyJo]

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THE DOOR

My loneliness was a horror, that made me want to die.
I didn't have anyone, anything, a dying soul was I.

I walked the streets in shame and filth..not caring anymore,

Then through some sort of miracle, I found my way through that door.

It opened very heavily at first, and I was still so full of thirst.
Thirst for love and friends and booze,
How did I get here, I did not choose.

As I came and came, the door swung lighter,
I began to feel I was a fighter.
Though very much in a different way,
You finally gave me strength to pray.

In all my very lonely travels, trying to chase and climb the steeples,
By the Grace of God I got here and found people helping people.

Although that door swings lightly today,
I must remember to reach out and pray.
For each day now is a different thirst ,
I must remember how heavy that door was at first.

love ya all,
Dorrie

[MajestyJo]

The Set Aside Prayer

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God,
Please help me set aside
everything I think I know
about myself,
my disease,
these steps,
and especially You;
for an open mind
and a new experience with myself,
my disease,
these Steps,
and especially You.
-Amen-

Courtesy of Lildee

[MajestyJo]

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ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER
THERE'S WORK TO DO
DEADLINES TO MEET

YOU'VE GOT NO TIME TO SPARE
BUT AS HURRY AND SCURRY
ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER
IN THE MIST OF FAMILY CHAOS

"QUALITY TIME" IS RARE
DO YOUR BEST
LET GOD DO THE REST
ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER

IT MAY SEEM LIKE YOUR WORRIES
ARE MORE THAT YOU CAN BEAR
SLOW DOWN AND TAKE A BREATHER
ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER

GOD KNOWS HOW STRESSFUL LIFE IS
HE WANTS TO EASE OUR CARES
AND HE'LL RESPOND ASAP
ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER

[MajestyJo]

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Why?
Why do I feel this way?
Why do I feel so alone
So different,
So seperate.
I know I am not different
Unique in my own journey,
Yet not so unique in my differences
From others who have travelled this journey.
Today I feel alone.
Is it my own seperateness.
Am I isolating my spirit as well as my body?
I share with others
Yet seem apart.
No one close
Am I looking for acceptance
Validation for who I am?
Is it my right?
I am comfortable with me
Or so I thought.
Yet why this feeling of being alone.
No one caring...
No one sharing...
No one showing any interest in what I do.
Is it the ego?
Is it the pride?
Why have all the words dried up inside?
How do I get them out?
Express all the pain and the sorrow
Letting you know how much I hurt
To heal, to let go, to live and to dare to dream
Of a better tomrrow
A better day with hope
Someone to love
Someone who loves
Someone who knows
Someone who shares
Someone who cares.

Love Always,
Butterfly (Caressa)

[MajestyJo]

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THE SERENITY PRAYER

GOD...
With the saying of this word, I am admitting the existence of a
Higher Power; a being far greater than I.

With the repeating of this second word, I am admitting that a
Higher Power is an authority who can bestow and give.

ME...
I am asking something for myself. If I ask, I shall be given. It is
not wrong to ask for betterment of myself, for with the improvement
of my character, people around me will be made happier.

the SERENITY...
I am asking for calmness, composure and peace in my life which
will enable me to think straight and govern myself properly.

to ACCEPT.....
I am resigning myself to conditions as they are right now, rather
than fight for how I want them to be.

the THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE...
I am accepting my lot in life as it is. Until I have the courage to
change any part of my life I don't like, I must accept it without
resentment.

COURAGE...
I am asking for conditions to be different, and for me to have the
faith I need to make the changes in myself.

to CHANGE...
I am asking for a quality of spirit to become aware of those
things I do that do not serve me in my recovery.

the THINGS I CAN...
I am asking for my Higher Power's guidance in making the right
decisions. Everything in my life is not perfect, I must continue to
face reality and constantly work towards continued growth and
recovery.

WISDOM....
I am asking HP to give me the ability to form sound judgments in
any and all matters.

to KNOW...
I want to be able to understand clearly and see the reality in
any situation.

the DIFFERENCE...
I want to see things differently in my life so there can be some
distinction. I need to sense a definite value in love over selfishness,
where my will gets in the way of my Higher Power's will.

[MajestyJo]

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Dear God,

I am powerless and my life is unmanageable without your
help and guidance. I come to you today because I believe
that You can restore and anew me to meet my needs today.

Since I cannot manage my life and affairs, I have decided to
give them to You. I put my life, my will, my thoughts, my desires
and ambitions in Your hands.

I give You all of me: the good and the bad, the character defects
and shortcomings, my selfishness, resentments and problems.
I know that You will work them out in accordance with Your plan.

Such as I am, take and use me in Your service. Guide and direct
my ways and show me what to do for You. I cannot control or
change my friends or loved ones, so I release them into Your
care for Your loving hands to do with as You will. Just keep me
loving and free from judging them. If they need changing,
God You'll have to do it; I can't.

Just make me willing and ready to be of service to You, to have
my shortcomings removed, and to do my best. Help me to see
how I have harmed others and make me willing to make amends
to them all. Keep me ever mindful of thoughts and actions that
harm myself and others, and which separate me from Your light,
love and spirit. And when I commit these errors, make me aware
of them and help me to admit each one promptly.

I am seeking to know You better, to love You more. I am seeking
the knowledge of Your will for me and the power to carry it out.
Lord, teach me patience, and remind me that it is hard work, but
well worth the labor. Guide me in all I do to remember that
waiting is the answer to some of my prayers, and that when I
need You, You will be there to help me.

- - Amen

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