True Prayer I asked God to take away my pride. God said, “No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.” I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, “No. Her spirit is whole, her body is only temporary.” I asked God to grant me…
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Prayer for peace of mind and heart
PRAYER FOR PEACE . . . OF MIND AND HEART Eternal, Holy God, I come to you burdened with worries, fears, doubts, and troubles. Calm and quiet me with peace of mind. Empty me of the anxiety that disturbs me, of the concerns that weary my spirit, and weigh heavy on my heart. Loosen my…
Nothing happens unless first a dream
“Nothing happens unless first a dream.” Carl Sandburg To realize a dream, one must have a dream. Having a special goal, desired objective, or life dream is the first step towards achievement. The dream or goal provides a visualization that creates a starting point for the achievement process. This in turn, allows an organized and…
Minding my own business
(Minding my own business) One of the first things I heard after getting into the programme was that I must learn to deal with only those problems which are mine. To me, this was a polite way of saying, “Mind my own business.” Since it has always been my nature to feel that I know…
The Old Peasant’s Powers
The old peasant’s powers There was once a chief minister called Hua, who was feared by the whole country. He employed strong and intelligent officials and soldiers, and he encouraged them to bully everyone they encountered. If an official or soldier proved particularly good at instilling fear in people, Hua rewarded him richly. An old…
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