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12-22-2008, 07:25 PM
Prayer for Dreamers
We pray for the dreamers of this life, O God,
for those persons who imagine new possibilities,
who long for what others cannot perceive,
who spin dreams of wonder and majesty in their minds.
Defend them from ridicule and harsh criticism,
from self-doubt and lack of faith in their dreams,
and from abandonment of this call to make things new.
Grant that from their dreams
may come forth blessings for humankind
to enrich the quality of life
and the wonderment of us all.
Amen.
- Vienna Cobb Anderson
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Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for giving me the grace and strength to accomplish all that You have called me to do. Lord, help me to be more disciplined, especially in my prayer life. Give me a love for Your Word so that I never neglect the reading of the Bible. Help me to hear Your voice so that I can follow Your advice in all of my affairs. May I also reflect Your nature in all of my business dealings. May kindness and consideration be a part of my nature. Give me the grace to reach out and help others and to be hospitable to all who enter my home. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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December 23
Dear Lord Jesus, amidst the hustle and bustle and wrapping of gifts, help me to realize that You are my greatest "GIFT." Let me set aside some quiet time each day to reflect on this. ... Then Christmas will start in my heart, and the glow that warms me will warm all those I meet.
In Your holy name I pray.
Amen.
(c) 2001 by D. L. Hammond, Permission to copy granted
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Clothed with Christ
Colossians 3:12-14
Dear Father,
Grant that we may clothe ourselves with Christ, for he is a garment of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness and patience, forbearance and forgiveness.
Above all, clothe us with his love, which will bind us together in perfect harmony.
In the name of Jesus. Amen.
We pray for the dreamers of this life, O God,
for those persons who imagine new possibilities,
who long for what others cannot perceive,
who spin dreams of wonder and majesty in their minds.
Defend them from ridicule and harsh criticism,
from self-doubt and lack of faith in their dreams,
and from abandonment of this call to make things new.
Grant that from their dreams
may come forth blessings for humankind
to enrich the quality of life
and the wonderment of us all.
Amen.
- Vienna Cobb Anderson
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Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for giving me the grace and strength to accomplish all that You have called me to do. Lord, help me to be more disciplined, especially in my prayer life. Give me a love for Your Word so that I never neglect the reading of the Bible. Help me to hear Your voice so that I can follow Your advice in all of my affairs. May I also reflect Your nature in all of my business dealings. May kindness and consideration be a part of my nature. Give me the grace to reach out and help others and to be hospitable to all who enter my home. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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December 23
Dear Lord Jesus, amidst the hustle and bustle and wrapping of gifts, help me to realize that You are my greatest "GIFT." Let me set aside some quiet time each day to reflect on this. ... Then Christmas will start in my heart, and the glow that warms me will warm all those I meet.
In Your holy name I pray.
Amen.
(c) 2001 by D. L. Hammond, Permission to copy granted
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Clothed with Christ
Colossians 3:12-14
Dear Father,
Grant that we may clothe ourselves with Christ, for he is a garment of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness and patience, forbearance and forgiveness.
Above all, clothe us with his love, which will bind us together in perfect harmony.
In the name of Jesus. Amen.