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Brother Lawrence’s Kitchen Prayer

By Karen Barber | July 6, 2011

Lord of all pots and pans and things Make me a saint by getting meals And washing up the plates! Brother Lawrence’s Prayer for Success in Tasks Prayer for a Rainy Day The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Prayer for a Rainy Day

By Dianne Polome | July 4, 2011

This prayer “Prayer for a Rainy Day” by Dianne Polome helps us express our need to find God’s presence even on days when our souls feel cold.   Prayer for a Rainy Day My soul is weary of grey skiesand rain-soaked days. Oh andGod, can a soul be cold?Mine feels chilled to the bone.(does a…

An Ash Wednesday Prayer

By Dianne Polome | July 4, 2011

This Ash Wednesday prayer by Dianne Polome helps us humbly remember our sins and confess our dependence and love for Christ for His mercy. An Ash Wednesday Prayer 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…

Prayer: My Wandering Heart

By Dianne Polome | July 4, 2011

This prayer “My Wandering Heart” by Dianne Polome is a poetic petition to desire God as our heart’s content. How you have used this prayer: We used this in a worship gathering. Prayer: My Wandering Heart My wandering heart is awanting heartthat wants to want you only.Instead it roams, in search of. . . who…

Pathway Praying

By Karen Barber | July 1, 2011

When I needed to fit more prayer time into my busy schedule I started praying on my morning walk and it helped me expand my prayer time by 45 minutes.  Here’s how to do what I call “Pathway Praying,” a term I use to describe praying while doing another activity. How to do this prayer practice:…

An Amish Table Prayer

By Karen Barber | June 30, 2011

This Amish Table Prayer is an interesting prayer for moderation in using our blessings.  The sentiments are very relevant to use as table blessing when dieting or fasting. Enable us to use Thy manifoldblessings with moderation; Grant our hearts wisdom to avoidexcess in eating and drinkingand in the cares of this life; Teach us to…