Espirational

The Prayer for Protection

The light of God surrounds us;The love of God enfolds us;The power of God protects us;The presence of God watches over us;Wherever we are, God is. — James Dillet Freeman What has become the Prayer for Protection was written as a poem by James Dillet Freeman during World War II. It has become much lovedContinue reading “The Prayer for Protection”

Perpetual Communion

“Of all spiritual disciplines prayer is the most central because it ushers us into perpetual communion with the Father.” Richard J. Foster, Author, Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth

The Friday Affirmation

God is within and around me, protecting me; so I will banish the fear that shuts out His guiding light.

The Function of Prayer

The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays. ― Soren Kierkegaard

Unity World Day of Prayer

Unity World Day of Prayer is a special time for me and I look forward to it every year. It begins today with the opening ceremony at 7 p.m (CT). Beginning at 11 am tomorrow (Sept. 14) there will be a panel discusion at 11 am and a sacred concert at 7 pm with KarenContinue reading “Unity World Day of Prayer”

Our Thoughts Are Prayers

Handwork as Prayer

Handwork is often a form of prayer. Building models, knitting and stitchery, painting, baking bread, throwing pots, weaving — all can become a form of prayer. I have a vivid memory of the scene from the movie Gandhi in which Gandhi removes himself from the tumultuous activities in his quest for justice and sits inContinue reading “Handwork as Prayer”