Life Situations
A Busy Life Prayer
Feeling as if life is so hectic and busy that we have little time to pray has been a problem throughout the ages. Here is a prayer written by St Teresa of Avila who lived in the Spain in the 1500’s. We can use this as a practical prayer for all of us today who…
Read MorePrayers of Encouragement
When we are going through problems and challenges, we all need prayers of encouragement. Here’s how to use the power of prayer to encourage the discouraged. How to do this prayer practice: 1. Meditate on the ways others have encouraged you. Think through your own experiences to times when someone encouraged you when you needed…
Read MoreUsing Laments to Offer Prayers Complaining about Loss and Injustice
Is complaining to God OK? Can you complain to God about grief? In the Bible, Bible verse writers complain to God using something called a lament about loss, injustice, grief, tragedy or a deep concern about the state of society or the environment. Here is a deeply moving and thought provoking article by Rev. Debra…
Read MoreFinal Exam Prayer Using Bible Verses
This final exam prayer will help you when you’re studying for and taking exams. It will empower you as you claim passages from the Bible to help you stay focused and help you to get in touch with God’s power. Here is a final exam prayer using verses from the Bible. Final Exam Prayer Using…
Read MorePraying about Injustice
What happens when we pray hard and long for justice and we lose? Inspirational writer David Shelton cries out for justice and finds none here on earth. Join him as he searches and finds a powerful way to go on in spite of the glaring injustices of life. Praying for Justice I sat in my…
Read MoreWords of Encouragement
When we’re in need of words of encouragement and perspective this poem can be read both as a tribute to our earthly parents who encouraged us to outlast our pain and problems and it can also be read as words of encouragement from Our Heavenly Father that in time, we will be renewed because in…
Read MorePraying Following the Death of a Child
This is a moving and honest prayer helpful to anyone who has experienced the loss of a son or daughter of any age. Grieving the loss of a child is one of the hardest griefs there is to weather. Parents and family members mourn their loved one with each passing day, holiday without them, or…
Read MoreAutistic Child Prayer For God’s Blessings Unlocking Their Potential
This prayer of blessing for an autistic child asks for God’s help and blessing in unlocking their potential. In the US, Autism Spectrum disorder, or ASD is the fastest growing developmental disorder today. Since 2004, the rate of this disorder has doubled and now affects 1 in 68 of all children, with boys having a…
Read MoreFinding Inner Peace
Are you in the middle of a life situation where there is no peace? Here’s a way to find peace and refreshment for your body, mind, soul and spirit. Finding Peace I found myself standing alone, the wind blowing over me from left to right. Every 8 to 10 seconds there was a crash that…
Read MoreBully Victim Prayer for the Victims of Bullies
This Bully Victim Prayer is essential because dealing with bullies is a lifelong struggle. Our hearts break when our children and teens become the victims of verbal, social or physical attacks. Even as adults, we may become victims in our work place, community or family. Here is a prayer to help us gain God’s help,…
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