Tag: God

Teach Us To Pray

Who Am I?

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Season of goodness in prayer

He (Jesus) then asked, “And you – what are you saying about me? Who am I?”  Peter gave the answer: “You are the Christ, the Messiah.”  Mark 8:29

Jesus, 

You are Christ, the Messiah –

the promised anointed one who saved the world. 

You are The Light of the World –

able to shine through all darkness.

You are The High Priest who tore the veil –

through you, we have direct and free access to God.

You are The Good Shepherd –

guiding, protecting, and calling us back when we stray.

You are The WayMaker –

moving mountains, healing, bringing beauty from the ashes. 

Lord, continue to show me who you are, and I will gladly tell others all about you. 

Amen

Prayer Bowls blog 1/28/24

Teach Us To Pray

Willpower or Grace

Smitten With Goodness
Season of goodness in prayer

The older I get, I’m learning a light touch is better than a hammer.  Especially when it comes to matters of the heart and how I relate to others.  Approaching difficult situations by sheer willpower fails me and I believe there must be a Higher Power which helps me. I think of that power as the grace of God. 

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Teach Us To Pray

Prayer of Praise

Smitten With Goodness
Seasons of goodness in prayer

Let this be the season where we praise God’s goodness and adore the King of the universe. 

You are holy, Lord, the only God,

and Your deeds are wonderful.

You are strong.

You are great.

You are the Most High.

You are Almighty.

You, Holy Father are King of heaven and earth.

You are Three and One, Lord God, all Good.

You are Good, all Good, supreme Good, Lord God, living and true.

You are love. You are wisdom.

You are humility. You are endurance.

You are rest. You are peace.

You are joy and gladness.

You are justice and moderation.

You are all our riches, and You suffice for us.

You are beauty.

You are gentleness.

You are our protector.

You are our guardian and defender.

You are our courage. You are our haven and our hope.

You are our faith, our great consolation.

You are our eternal life, Great and Wonderful Lord,

God Almighty, Merciful Savior.

Amen.

St. Francis of Assisi