The only time
I go down on my knees,
is to talk to a child,
say a prayer – when I please.

I’ve banished the darkness,
let go of the fear.
I’ve embraced myself,
most precious and dear.

I possess a treasure
deep in my soul,
a diamond of hope,
complete and whole.

This day, as I rise
to my fullest height,
the world is transformed
by my own true light.
Terri McPherson

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The “Stairway” rises “Heaven high”-
The “steps” are dark and steep,
In weariness we climb them
As we stumble, fall and weep…
And many times we falter
Along the “path of prayer”
Wondering if You hear us
And if You really care…
Oh, give us some assurance,
Restore our faith anew,
So we can keep on climbing
The “Stairs of Prayer” to You-
For we are weak and wavering,
Uncertain and unsure,
And only meeting You in prayer
Can help us to endure
All life’s trials and troubles
It’s sickness, pain and sorrow,
And give us strength and courage
To face and meet tomorrow!

– Author Unknown

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The Gift of Consideration
Putting yourself in the other’s shoes and
thus providing your genuine understanding
of his side of the case.

The Gift of Concession
Humbly saying at just the right point,
“I am sorry, you are right and I am wrong.”

The Gift of Gratitude
Never forgetting to say “Thank You”
and never failing to mean it.

The Gift of Attention
When the other fellow speaks, listen attentively.
If his words are directed to you
personally, meet his eye squarely.

The Gift of Inspiration
Plant seeds of courage and action
in the other person’s heart.

The Gift of Personal Presence
In sickness, in trouble, or in great joy,
there is nothing quite equal to your
personal expression of sympathy or
congratulations. Resolve to give these gifts
each day. You will be pleasantly surprised
at what you will receive in return.

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For yesterday is but a dream.
And tomorrow is only a vision,
But today, well lived,
Makes every yesterday a dream of happiness
And every tomorrow a vision of hope.

Look well, therefore, to this day.

Sanskrit Proverb

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O cosmic Birther of all radiance and vibration! Soften the ground of our being and carve out a space within us where your Presence can abide.
Fill us with your creativity so that we may be empowered to bear the fruit of your mission.
Let each of our actions bear fruit in accordance with our desire.
Endow us with the wisdom to produce and share what each being needs to grow and flourish.
Untie the tangled threads of destiny that bind us, as we release others from the entanglement of past mistakes.
Do not let us be seduced by that which would divert us from our true purpose, but illuminate the opportunities of the present moment.
For you are the ground and the fruitful vision, the birth, power and fulfillment, as all is gathered and made whole once again.

Our Mother, whose body is the Earth,
Sacred is thy being. Thy gardens grow
Thy will be done in our cities, as it is in nature.
Thanks be this day for food. and air, and water.
Forgive us our sins against Earth, as we are learning to forgive one another.
And surrender us not unto extinction, but deliver us from our folly.
For thine is the beauty and the power, and all life, from birth to death,
From beginning to end. Amen.
So be it forever.
Blessed be.

Henry Horton

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Let me not live a life that’s free
From “THE THINGS” that draw me close to THEE,
For how can I ever hope to heal
The wounds of others I do not feel.
If my eyes are dry and I never weep,
How do I know when the hurt is deep.
If my heart is cold and it never bleeds,
How can I tell what my brother needs.
For when my ears are deaf to the beggar’s plea,
And we close our eyes and refuse to see,
And we steel our hearts and harden our mind,
And we count it a weakness whenever we’re kind,
We are no longer following THE FATHER’S WAY
Or seeking His guidance from day to day.
For, without “crosses to carry” and “burdens to Bear,”
We dance through a life that is frothy and fair,
And “chasing the rainbow” we have no desire
For “roads that are rough” and “realms that are Higher”.
So spare me no heartache or sorrow, dear Lord,
For the heart that is hurt reaps the richest reward,
And God enters the heart that is broken with sorrow
As He opens the door to a BRIGHTER TOMORROW,
For only through tears can we recognize
The suffering that lies in another’s eyes.

Helen Steiner Rice

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Today I am devoted to being God minded and re-minded with God!

Iyanla Van Zant

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“Be still and know that I am God,”
The Master speaks so tenderly to His own.
“Look around you, at all of creation.
Feel my presence and know you are never alone.”

The beauty of the evening sunset,
Sinking low at end of day,
Seems to say it is time to rest.
Come spend some time with God, as your pray.

Be still and sense the flowing breeze,
The wind sweeping so gently through the trees.
You can almost feel the very breath of God.
He speaks to your heart, as your love He sees.

The birds of the air and fish of the sea
Are cared for by our Father, up above.
He provides for all living things we see.
The wonder of His presence fills the earth with His love.

Rains, from the heaven, seem to speak to creation;
Telling the earth to be fruitful and blessed.
The blooming flowers and budding trees
Show forth God’s care, after a season of rest.

Be still and sense His presence.
His love will sweep across your soul.
Our Good Shepherd designed and created this beautiful world.
He makes us a brand new creation and sheep of His fold.

No one but He could make lights of the heaven to shine.
He placed the sun and moon in the heavens, for a sign.
No one else could make Earth, Jupiter, and Mars.
Only our Lord could make and call out the beautiful stars.

The colours of the landscape, all across this earth,
Are a beauty to behold, each new day.
The golden fields of grain, swaying in the breeze,
Remind us to thank our God as we talk to Him and pray.

Be still and feel the presence of our Creator.
There is One who sits on Heaven’s throne.
Be still and know He is as close as the mention of His name.
With His Spirit in your heart, you will never be alone.

Jo Ann Kelly © 2004

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