Thought for Today

The Simple Presence of God

“Enjoy the simple presence of God in silence, without the need to offer words.” — Rich Villodas

Silence of the Heart

“God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer.” — Mother Teresa

Prayers are Answered

“Our prayers are sometimes answered without us realizing.” Catherine Pulsifer

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”

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

Our Thoughts Are Prayers

Each Day

“Try to walk each day as a prayer.” — David Bearclaw Abrams, Heart in the Wild by Susan Chernak McElroy

Each Day a Prayer

“Try to walk each day as a prayer.”— David Bearclaw Abrams, Heart in the Wild by Susan Chernak McElroy

Prayer

When we pray for someone we hold their wholeness, completeness and perfection for them, even during the times they may not be able to see it. This is the most loving thing we can do for another person, to see the truth of who they are as a child of God when they cannot. WeContinue reading “Prayer”