UNCLUTTER OUR LIVES By John Birch Unclutter our lives, Lord we have too much, consume too much, expect too much. Grant us perspective; to see this world through others’ eyes than just our own. Grant us compassion; where there is need to play our part not turn aside. Grant us gratitude for what we have,Continue reading “A prayer for minimalists”
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A Druid Prayer
A DRUID PRAYER From “A Book of Shadows” by Phylis Curott. Grant, Almighty, Thy protection And in protection, Strength And in strength, Understanding And in understanding, Knowledge And in knowledge, The knowledge of justice And in the knowledge of justice, The love of it And in that love, The love of all Existence And inContinue reading “A Druid Prayer”
Praying the Gospel
I picked up this gospel focussed prayer from JD Greear, author of several books including Gaining by Losing: Why the Future Belongs to Churches That Send. The Gospel Prayer In Christ, there is nothing I can do that would make You love me more, and nothing I have done that makes You love me less. YourContinue reading “Praying the Gospel”
Prayer against the darkness
My inner demons have been getting the better of me lately, so I am trying to fight back. This prayer comes from Saint Ignatius of Loyola: O Christ Jesus when all is darkness and we feel our weakness and helplessness, give us the sense of Your presence, Your love, and Your strength. Help us toContinue reading “Prayer against the darkness”
An elemental prayer
I thought I would share this elemental prayer from Bulgarian philosopher, mystic, and esotericist Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov: “Lord God almighty, creator of heaven and earth, I beg you to send me your four angels: The Angel of Earth, the Angel of Water, The Angel of Air, and the Angel of Fire, That your will mayContinue reading “An elemental prayer”
Prayers For Joy And Laughter
A prayer from Knowing Jesus that I hope will brighten your day. Prayers For Joy And Laughter Dear Lord Jesus, there are so many sad and troublesome things to face in the world today, which too often cause our hearts to become weighed down with difficulties and doubts – but I pray that Your joy wouldContinue reading “Prayers For Joy And Laughter”
Irish Christmas Blessing
May you be blessed With the spirit of the season, which is peace, The gladness of the season, which is hope, And the heart of the season, which is love.
Praying through our senses
Some creative prayer ideas from Methodist.org.uk: 1/ Rock of salvation Hold stones or glass beads to symbolise a hard problem; place it near a cross. 2/ Light of the World Scented tea lights placed in front of a newspaper (to pray for those in the news) 3/ Fruit of the Spirit Drink fruit juices whichContinue reading “Praying through our senses”
Christocentric Prayer – James A. Fowler
Christocentric Prayer A study of the Biblical bases of prayer. ©1999 by James A. Fowler. All rights reserved. You are free to download this article provided it remains intact without alteration. You are also free to transmit this article and quote this article provided that proper citation of authorship is included. Christian people have longContinue reading “Christocentric Prayer – James A. Fowler”
Magic and Prayer
One of the crucial differences between magic and prayer, I find, is where the will fits into it all. In magic the aim is to transform the world through the will. In prayer the aim is the transformation of the will, from self will to God’s will. Through this our world is transformed.
Curious Christian 