I was most moved at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, Israel when we saw a slab of rock where bodies were placed to be washed and wrapped for burial centuries ago.  Here Christ’s body was placed to be wrapped in linen before a hasty burial.  Many people were kneeling amid the noise…

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The Jewish celebration of Purim commemorates the deliverance and protection of the Jewish minority in ancient Persia from their enemy Haman through the intervention of the Jewish heroine, Queen Esther.   (See the book of Esther in the Bible)  Although God’s name is not mentioned in this historical account, it is implied that Esther prayed during…

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This St. Patrick’s Day Prayer helps you  pray in the spirit of the Irish and of St. Patrick for God’s good strength and blessings on your life. St. Patrick’s Day Prayer Dear God, on Saint Patrick’s Day fill our hearts with hospitality, optimism and good cheer as we celebrate the joys of family and community. …

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This Mardi Gras prayer celebrates its religious meaning.  Our Mardi Gras prayer can be used on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.  The Mardi Gras celebration  is also called  Carnival, Pancake Day and Shrove Tuesday.  Mardi Gras is the final day before Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of the Church season called Lent.  Lent is…

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Here is a powerful prayer for President’s Day using the words of George Washington, the first President of the U.S. Almighty God, We make our earnest prayer – that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection, – that thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination…

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We stand before you, God, humbly aware that we are but creatures of dust on a short sojourn here, yet ever mindful that you took on this same dusty flesh, walked the road to Calvary in our place. Lord, we remember. Lord, you are indeed full of compassion and great mercy. Your love never fails…

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This Ash Wednesday prayer will help us begin the Christian season called Lent that prepares us for Easter. This Ash Wednesday prayer helps us begin a conversation with God about forgiveness.  It sets the stage for self examination, fasting and spiritual preparation that lasts for 6 weeks before Easter Sunday. Many churches celebrate on Ash…

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A very meaningful and free Valentines Day gift idea is to offer a special prayer for the person you love.  If you’re sending a Valentines Day card, let your loved one know that in your prayers to God you  are thanking them for the beauty and joy of their love. Dear loving Father, thank for…

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This Chinese New Year prayer of blessing using Bible verses is based on the Chinese New Year tradition of  celebrating  by sweeping clean the old and making way for new fortune and prosperity.  This prayer uses some of the common wishes and greetings exchanged on Chinese New Year to form a Christian prayer for spiritual…

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Here is a Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday prayer for you based on Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings of the brotherhood of humanity.  You can use this Martin Luther King Jr. prayer in a group, a church service, or in your own personal prayer times. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, Thank…

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