Posts by Karen Barber
The “Lord’s Prayer” or the “Our Father” Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer or the Our Father is one of the most often used Christian prayer throughout history. The prayer is usually called the Lord’s Prayer by Protestant groups because our Lord Jesus Christ authored the Prayer. The prayer is called the Our Father (Pater Noster in Latin) in the liturgical/Catholic tradition based on Jesus…
Read MorePrayer for College Students and Colleges and Universities
This prayer for college students and colleges and universities can be used by anyone who has a concern for loved ones in college or for colleges and universities as they pursue their mission to educate and shape our young adults. It can also be used by ministries to college students and can be prayed over…
Read MoreMorning Sunrise Prayer
Make me a cloud at sunrise, Lord Just as the sun arises Let me be lifted high in prayer To catch and reflect The first rays of your glory Help me to shine throughout this day With the warming glow of your love So that others might be able to see Your splendor and majesty…
Read MoreMardi Gras Prayer, Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Carnival Prayer
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…
Read MoreDaily Prayers from the Journals of George Washington
The following are prayers taken from a prayer journal attributed to George Washington, the original president of the Unite States. Their strong theology and their petitions for God’s help and grace can be used today as our own morning or evening prayers. Sunday morning prayer Almighty God, and most merciful father, who didst command the…
Read MorePrayer for President’s Day
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…
Read MoreDear Lord and Father of Mankind
by John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Forgive our foolish ways! Reclothe us in our rightful mind; In purer lives Thy service find; In deeper reverence praise. In simple trust like theirs who heard, Beside the Syrian sea, The gracious calling of the Lord, Let us, like them without a word,…
Read MoreFreedom and Confidence Approaching God in Prayer
Sometimes we don’t feel confident that we are worthy of approaching God in prayer. This prayer helps us claim the freedom that is ours through Christ. Scriptures: “In him (Christ Jesus our Lord) and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.” Ephesians 3:12. “For through him we both have access…
Read MoreAsh Wednesday Prayer
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…
Read MorePrayer Not to Notice the Flaws and Failings of Others
Noticing and dwelling on what’s wrong with others will cause problems in even the strongest relationships including between co-workers, neighbors, families and husband and wife. We can choose between believing the worst about the person which destroys relationships or believing the most generous explanation which allows relationships to grow and last. A Strong Ancient Role…
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