A Passionate Plea and Prayer

O My God, I believe in Thee,I hope in Thee, I love Thee and I grieve that I have so often offended Thee by my sins.
(from The Practice of Religion by Archibald Campbell Knowles,D.D.)

A Lost Capacity

The question arises is modern man----confused and exhausted by a multitude of words,opinions,doctrines and slogans----psychologically capable of the clarity and confidence necessary for valid prayer? Is he not so frustrated and deafened by conflicting propagandas that he has lost his capacity for deep and simple trust?
(by Thomas Merton from Life and Holiness).
No wonder Jesus said we must become as little children.

Be at Peace

Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace,then, and put aside all anxious thought and imaginaions.

(from My Prayer Book,Rev. F.X Lasance).

Something to Keep in Mind

In this 21th century there doesn't seem to be a week that goes by where there isn't something being done in the name of,or under the guise of Christianity, that doesn't contribute to it being viewed unfavorably by the public.Whether it's the farce that is going on in Lakeland,Florida or the obscene and greedy hustlers disguised as "ministers" you can see on cable television making outrageous and unscriptural claims,it's all an insult to our Lord and Saviour.Discerning Christians should know the fakers and the liars but one only wonders what damage this does to those who are searching and in need of a relationship with Jesus.Also,are they turned off by the articles they read and features they see on television? Because lets face it,the majority of news items run in the media these days about Christianity are of a negative and questioning tone,not a positive and edifying one.As believers we must pray daily that the truth of His Love will touch those in need. More importantly,let us pray for the opportunity to share the real Jesus with others.

His Love in Us

Let brotherly love continue.Do not forget to entertain strangers,for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.

(from Hebrews 13:1,2).

When you have done it unto the least of them,you've done it unto Him.(Paraphrasing the words of our Lord). Pray for and help those less fortunate, for there by the Grace of God go you and I.

A Collect For Sunday

O God, who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers,that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant to us such strength and protection, as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(from The Scottish Book of Common Prayer,1929).

A prayer for each and every morning.

Some Advice and an Assurance

Let your conduct be without covetousnous; be content with such things as you have.For He Himself has said,"I will never leave you." So we may boldly say: "The Lord is my helper;I will not fear,What can man do to me?"

(from Hebrews 13:5,6).

So many seek more than they need or should have.Believers must cling to the promise that "I will never leave you."