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Living and Praying a Thankful Life
How do we give thanks in prayer when our personal lives and our nation are in such unsettling times? Here are some guidelines to help you say prayers of thanksgiving even during difficult life situations. 1. Reasons for giving thanks are all around you. Child custody battles, heart attacks, financial crisis, the death of a loved…
Wedding Ring Blessing Prayer
Saying a prayer of blessing over wedding rings is a common tradition in wedding ceremonies. I said this wedding ring blessing prayer as a personal prayer on the morning of the wedding of my son and his bride. Later, my husband and a relative of the bride joined me to pray further blessings over the…
Praying when Touched by Compassion
A strong sense of compassion can lead us to pray for strangers or those we don’t know well. Author Donna Teti explains what prompted her to write this poem: “It is a poem I wrote after hearing of the sudden death of a young man in our hometown. I did not know him personally but grieved…
Having Coffee with Jesus
It’s common to have trouble praying while grieving. Author Donna Teti shares a remarkable prayer idea to help feel God’s presence during grief in this stunning poem that tells how she “has coffee with Jesus.” Donna was inspired by a vivid image of Christ’s presence with her during the morning “coffee time” that she often…
Veterans Day Prayer
This Veteran’s Day Prayer can be used on November 11th or any other day we want to thank God for those who have served in the armed forces. About This Veteran’s Day Prayer November 11th is the historic date when an armistice was signed in Europe to end World War I which at the time…
Prayer for Government Leaders Using Scripture
This prayer for government and political leaders is based on promises from the Bible as we pray that God will give government leaders wisdom and fairness. It can be used as an ongoing prayer for government leaders or can be prayed after an election, a transfer of power or during times of government transition. Prayer…