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Having a Running Conversation with God

By Karen Barber | July 9, 2011

A running conversation with God is a prayer method where we consciously and constantly address thoughts and questions to God as we go about our daily routine.  Short prayer connections are made with God on every subject, large or small, as they are encountered during the day. How to do this prayer practice: I learned…

Brother Lawrence’s Prayer for Success in Tasks

By Karen Barber | July 6, 2011

Here is a prayer for success at work that will enable you to use your prayers to God as a secret key to success.  It was composed by Brother Lawrence who was a lay brother in a French monastery in the 1600s.  Even when Brother Lawrence was working in the kitchen he was able to…

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…