The Friday Affirmation

I am a child of light and not darkness.

I Do Believe

“I do believe we’re all connected. I do believe in positive energy. I do believe in the power of prayer. I do believe in putting good out into the world. And I believe in taking care of each other.” – Harvey Fierstein

Prayer From the Heart

“It is true that a prayer that comes from the heart can move mountains, it increases your faith, and brings you closer to God.” – Rebecca Small

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 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 loved and today many Unity churches end their services with this prayer.

I was brought up in a tradition that did not often use “canned” prayers. But the prayer for protection has become a source of comfort and strength for me during trubulent times as well as a reminder of God’s presence during peaceful ones.

For more information on James Dillet Freeman and the writing of the poem that went on to become a beloved prayer visit https://www.unity.org/article/story-prayer-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 Karen Drucker and Rev. Michael Gott. Both are gifted singer/songwriters and we are in for a treat.

You may participate in all the 2023 World Day of Prayer events using Zoom. Registration is free and requires only your email address. You may find more infomation, register and submit prayer reqests at https://www.unity.org/article/world-day-prayer-2023

“For more than 130 years, affirmative prayer has been key to the Unity mission. The Unity Prayer Ministry (Silent Unity®), prays with people of all faiths around the globe each year.”  For more information go to https://www.unity.org/static/welcome-unity-prayer-ministry