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Church Prayer for Mass Murder Victims, Families and Communities
When tragedy strikes in the form of another mass shooting or mass murder in the headlines, it is hard to know how to offer prayers to God. At such times, we really don’t know how to pray. In the face of violence and grief, prayer times can be difficult. Here is a congregational prayer to…
How to Love God Using the Spirituality of the “Little Way” of St. Therese
When we are seeking deeper spirituality we often need a practical way to know how to love God in a deeper way. “The Little Way” of St. Therese tells us the secrets by showing simple ways to be a child of God in small ways every day. How to pray this way: 1. Become friends…
Unpacking Your Emotional Backpack Prayer
Every day we carry baggage and burdens in our emotional and mental backpacks. Here is a prayer that helps us actively unpack our stress, fears and guilt via prayer. This prayer was written and used by Dr. Emmett Diggs as a congregational prayer. The last time he led the congregation in prayer had been two…
A Prayer for Order When You Need to Know How to Manage Change
Does your life situation cause you to wonder, “How do I change the way I manage change and how can I relieve the stress caused by the way disruptive things like disease, family problems and job issues disorganize my life?” Here’s a powerful prayer for order using Bible verses written by inspirational writer, registered nurse…
Praying with Joy in all Circumstances
Have you every wondered how to pray with joy even when you’re in stressful circumstances where you say to God, “You’ve got to be kidding me! I’m supposed to be joyful in this?” Here is a poem prayer for you from gifter writer Merissa Lee Kelley that’s based on the Bible verse in James. James…
Coming to Jesus “Out of the Depths” Prayer
The prayer lyrics from the hymn “Jesus I Come to Thee” can be used in your prayer times when you are praying for needs while struggling with grief, illness, sorrow and feeling lost and far away from God. This is based on the Bible verse Psalm 130:1 where it says, “Out of the depths I…