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Prayer for baby Jesus

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Merry Christmas to all! May our good Lord bless you and your loved ones abundantly.

And the angel said to them, “Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:10-11

Prayer for baby Jesus

O merciful Lord,

Let me see with your eyes, let me hear with your ears, let me touch with your hands, and let me kiss with your lips the newborn baby Jesus.

Let me come to see the small, fragile child in each and everyone of us.

Let me not hurt those who can easily be hurt.

Let me hold those who desperately need holding.

Let me serve those who need my loving service.

And let tenderness be born again within me.

Let me be tender even with myself, as baby Jesus lives within me as well.

I too, like him, am fragile. I too need holding and kisses of love.

O sweet Jesus, born in a manger, let me hold you, as you hold me.

Let me make my heart your home.

In Jesus name,

Amen.

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Prayer for pure thoughts

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Do you ever catch yourself thinking about something terrible? You might even be shocked at your own thoughts sometimes. Or you find yourself obsessing over things that you know aren’t good for you.

What can you do about invasive thoughts? Maybe it feels like the more you resist, the worse it gets. And like ghosts, those thoughts appear in your mind and torment you. It takes away your peace. You might even begin to feel ashamed about yourself.

Maybe you don’t need to fight it. Don’t let bad thoughts frighten you or make you feel bad about yourself. Instead, open up to God’s mercy. He will never reject you — especially not for thinking bad thoughts.

If you are going to fight, then fight to stay close to the Lord. Even if you are thinking something horrible, stick close to God anyway. Then watch as he casts out the phantoms that haunt you.

Stay close to Jesus. And let him take care of the rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 11:29

Prayer for pure thoughts

O merciful Lord,

My head is filled with so much noise and clutter.

I can’t focus. Or I focus on things that lead me away from you.

Do you see my struggle? Do you see my hurt? Won’t you help me, O Lord?

Let me move ever closer to you, even when I feel like a failure, stained or shamed.

Let me know my victory is found in surrender to your mercy.

Even when terrible thoughts fill my head, give me the courage and confidence to remain close, to seek you.

For I know you will never turn me away.

Let me not be tormented by my thoughts.

Instead, I will cling tight to you.

For only you can purify my heart – and bring rest to my weary soul.

In Jesus’ name I pray,

Amen.

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Prayer for a love one who suffers

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Everyone has someone in their lives that isn’t doing so well right now. Some might even be facing enormous, life-changing challenges. And even though it’s not about you, it still hurts to see someone you care about suffering so much.

Sometimes, a person that suffers can get angry or bitter. They might even take it out on you. Or they put a distance between the two of you. And that just makes the pain even worse. Even though you know their wounds can cause strong or even irrational reactions, it still hurts your heart.

You might get angry or feel distant too. But deep down you feel sadness more than anything, because you know your loved one is struggling and hurting so much.

May this prayer accompany you while you stand by a loved one who suffers. Lean deeper into your faith, and give up your loved one’s suffering — and yours — to the Lord.

“So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.“

Matthew 18:14

Prayer for a loved one who suffers

O merciful Lord,

My loved one suffers. My loved one hurts.

Can you see my beloved?

Do you see our hurt and pain?

How can it not affect me when my loved one struggles so much right now?

Harsh words, silence, misunderstanding… it all pours out from the wounds of my beloved.

And my heart feels sore, my soul weary and wounded.

Still, if there is one thing you have shown me, if there is one thing I believe, it is this:

Love endures.

Let my love grow wider and stronger.

O Lord, let it cast deep roots into the love of Christ Jesus.

And even if the hurt grows deeper, may my love burn even stronger.

I may not always feel happy. I may even cry sometimes.

But my love will not fade. I will not abandon my beloved.

Let my love stay, O Lord, as your love stays with me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen.

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If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to be in continuous spiritual harmony, then LET HIM – Living in tune with God is for you.

For a while I wanted to know what life might look like if you were in constant communication with God. Is it even possible? What might it feel like? How could anyone achieve this state of heart and mind? How would your life be impacted by this change?

We all seem to get distracted these days, at least I do. We forget about our faith — sometimes when we need it most. But what if you could live in sync with God 24/7?

That’s what this book seeks to explore. It was an incredible journey writing it — sometimes painful and sometimes filled with immense joy.

I hope and pray it serves you in your faith journey as well!

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Prayer to stay solid

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Staying steady and solid is a huge challenge these days. Sometimes the pressures of life get too intense, and you might be tempted to give up or run away.

Whatever your situation might be, remember this: if it has value, it’s worth the struggle. Don’t give up! Seek the Lord and he will provide you with his Spirit to remain perseverant.

The presence of God is the best and safest place. In the Lord, you will find your strength and salvation.

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

James 1:12

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Prayer to stay solid

O blessed Lord,

Even when everything seems to fall apart,

Even when powerful temptations arise,

Even when I feel like I can’t move forward,

I will seek refuge in you.

Lift me up, O Lord!

Give me your peace and calm.

Fill me with courage.

Keep me solid and steady against the howling wind.

The enemy sets a trap. He seeks my destruction.

But I will not falter. I will not fear.

I will wait upon the Lord.

With a Word he sends the demon far, far away from me.

I confess my sin. I humble myself before Almighty God.

I can do nothing without you.

On my knees, I  will fight the good fight.

And in my life, all victory is the Lord’s.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Prayer to stay focused

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Do you have trouble staying focused? Maybe you have a lot of responsibilities or many chores you need to get done. Remember, you can only accomplish one thing at a time. Trying to multitask might only increase your stress. So let the Lord give you the focus you need.

Many times when we have trouble focusing, it’s because our inner peace is disturbed. You might be worrying about something else in the background, and this makes it hard for you to concentrate.

Take a moment to seek the presence of the Lord. Let him give you the right perspective. Let him establish his order in your heart and mind. Let the Lord give you his peace. Then you can focus on what you have to do and finish each task, one by one.

Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. 

Zacharia 4:6

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Prayer to stay focused

O merciful Lord,

The pressure mounts. There’s so much to do, and the distractions multiply all around me.

Give me focus, O Lord. Give me your clarity.

Give me your calm. Let me enter into your peace.

Establish your truth in my heart and mind.

The victories in my life will not come from my efforts alone, but from the power of your Holy Spirit.

Let me humble, O Lord. Let me be patient.

Let me focus on the task at hand.

Let me trust in your providence.

Then I will complete each task as you make it holy.

You are my Creator. You are my Lord.

Keep me focused. Keep me nimble and sharp.

Your Word is the final word. All honor and glory are yours.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

Plenty to give

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Are you facing a situation that causes you great suffering? Everyone deals with hurtful situations, but some are especially painful.

How do you deal with things that have hurt you for a long time? What do you do when someone you care about engages in self-destructive behavior? Maybe you’ve tried to talk to them. You’ve done everything you can, but things haven’t gotten better.

Even Jesus experienced what you are feeling. Even the Son of God faced limitations, just like every human being. Jesus had no control over the hearts and minds of others. And some of those closest to him made disastrous decisions.

None of that stopped our Lord from completing his mission. He continued forward with deep trust in his Father’s will. He continued to serve lovingly and faithfully. And the final result was glorious.

Let Jesus’ example show you the way. Follow him.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.

2 Corinthians 4:7-12

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Plenty to give

The hard things. The tough times.

Sometimes it hurts so bad. The pain eases then returns.

And you wonder, how can I keep going?

You want to run away and hide. You wish it would all just go away.

For you have tried everything you can think of to make it better.

But what if you found a new way? What if a new path was revealed to you?

Consider the Lord. Consider his ways.

Even he could not control the hearts of others. Denied, betrayed, and abandoned by those closest to him.

But he didn’t take it personally. Resentment did not poison his heart. Instead, he transformed his sorrow into service. He embraced the hurt to bring forth the greatest good, the deepest joy.

Run away and hide if you want to. Ignore the pain. Or lean into it and carry your cross. Find new ways. Open up new spaces in your heart.

Wait upon the Lord. Unite with him.

Be fed and filled by the One that gives you eternal life.

Then discover you have plenty of life left to give.

Who will sing praises?

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When you praise God everything changes. Why? Because in your praise to him you unleash your spiritual voice. You explore what it means to reach out and up to the Lord in a special way that is only found in praise.

When you praise God, obstacles come tumbling down. Great healing can occur. And you find yourself full of deep joy despite the trials and tribulations of this world.

Why not give it a try? Tell the Lord how great and good he is to you. Let him know how thankful you are for your life and for your faith. Reach out and up to him with your joyous praise.

My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

Psalm 145:21

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Who will sing praises?

Who will sing praises to the Lord?

Those who have been broken and restored.

Even those who have been shattered into a million pieces. Yes, even they can sing praises to the Lord.

Who will sing praises to the Lord?

Those who have faced down their demons and even the fiercest attacks.

They too will sing praises to the Lord.

Who will sing praises to the Lord?

Those who have been shamed and ashamed. Those who have felt unclean and worthless.

Yes, even they will sing praises to him.

Who will sing praises to the Lord?

Those who have been stepped on and beaten down. Those who have been ridiculed and left out.

They too will sing great praises to the Lord.

All of them will raise their arms.

For they have been forgiven.

They have been washed clean.

They have received true sustenance.

They have come to know power of the love of the Lord.

Nothing and no one can stop their great song of praise and joy.

Sacred Heart

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What a wonderful mystery, the Sacred Heart of Jesus! There we discover so many secrets about God and about ourselves.

In his great mercy and wisdom, God choose to become Man. So instead of being distant, far away, and hard to comprehend — the Lord closed the gap. He came down to our level to teach us and to serve us.

God as Man is one of the greatest mysteries ever revealed to humankind. And it makes complete sense. How else could we possibly get to know God, if not in human form?

The Creator revealed himself to us as a human. That way he shows us how to live and how to love. He shows us how to love with a completely human heart.

I led them with cords of compassion,
    with the bands of love,

Hosea 11:4

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Sacred Heart

A child’s heart. Innocent and pure.

A curious heart that watched, listened, and learned.

A heart that grew in strength and wisdom.

A pierced heart. Deeply wounded, bleeding for others.

Is your heart that much different than mine?

I cannot love as you do.

I cannot love the Father like you do.

I cannot love all humankind like you.

But you, O Lord, chose to live like me and hurt like me. You did not hide your heart from the pain.

Any darkness in my heart, any weakness or fear… these things tempt me to harden my heart. I try to close the door.

But you say to me, Wait for me child.

You offer your heart to me, wide open, giving and forgiving.

You move past the pain to set me free.

And so, I find myself in a spacious place. A place full of the light of the Lord.

There I roam freely in the meadows of your grace.

And there I find many others who have been set free by the love of the Lord.

What great joy to find oneself in the Sacred Heart of Jesus!

Let my love

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Sometimes it seems like we struggle to love freely these days. Have we grown cold over the years? Are we too cautious with our love?

True love is decisive and courageous. It’s not foolish, but it doesn’t make calculations either. Somehow, true love just knows. It’s secure. It’s sure.

This kind of love comes from heaven. It comes from God. And his love enables us to love like he does. And God loves us with a human heart. He loves us with the heart of Jesus Christ.

I in them and thou in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that thou hast sent me and hast loved them even as thou hast loved me. 

John 17:23

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Let my love

Why do I hold back?

Why can’t my love be free?

Something must have happened. Some kind of hurt. Some kind of shame.

And so, I got cautious, wary, defensive. Scared. And I stopped loving freely.

Or maybe I’m not loving anyone at all.

But not you, O Lord. That’s not how You love.

You hold nothing back. You have no fear.

Your perfect love drives out all fear.

Let me love that way, O Lord. Let me love your way.

Let me not be afraid anymore.

Let my love be open, giving and wise.

I’m not interested in foolishness, but instead in life getting and life-giving love.

A strong love that thrives. A love that casts out doubt.

Let my love be like your love, O Lord.

A love that heals the hurt, and removes the shame, a love that sets me free.