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Oct 14, 2014 18:06:09   #
AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State
 
Singularity wrote:
If it comforts you and brings you peace to pray, just that is a useful thing. I don't believe in the magic part, but there is tremendous benefit in ritual to calm anxiety and center the thoughts, allowing one to plan effective action or stand by more calmly.
Several people are active in prayer with one another online here at OPP. Their love and caring for one another is palpable, a beautiful thing.
As a nonbeliever, I do not "profane" that space with my opinions, but AuntiE is quite active in prayer there and could offer you possibly the best advice.
If it comforts you and brings you peace to pray, j... (show quote)


Thank you so much for your care of Zyro. We may be in a virtual space; however, it does not make it less necessary to give care and comfort to our fellow site members in their time needing support.

Be well.

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Oct 14, 2014 20:58:03   #
Singularity
 
AuntiE wrote:
Thank you so much for your care of Zyro. We may be in a virtual space; however, it does not make it less necessary to give care and comfort to our fellow site members in their time needing support.

Be well.


Thank you. Felicitations upon you and your household. :)

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Oct 15, 2014 10:07:24   #
BearK Loc: TN
 
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Oct 16, 2014 09:45:58   #
BearK Loc: TN
 
You are in our morning prayers, may God comfort you more each day.

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Oct 20, 2014 11:43:10   #
BearK Loc: TN
 
Zyro - I'm just checking in to see how your are doing? I keep you in the morning prayer, and I know - losing someone you were particularly close to is like a 'punch in the gut' and it takes more than a few days to even consider that you must move on.

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Oct 20, 2014 13:04:11   #
BFG
 
The Lord does not promise us good days. What He does promise is that He will be with us through thick and thin, with us in the valley and one the mountain top and through the darkness of our bad times. God is in total control and He does things that we just can not understand with our little tiny minds.

Keep praying, read the word, fellowship with other believers and rest your faith in the Lord. You're going to be just fine. Have a nice day, I will pray for you and God Bless.

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Oct 22, 2014 00:27:53   #
alabuck Loc: Tennessee
 
AuntiE wrote:
I have come back to you. Years ago I heard a prayer for calm. I cannot remember th entirety, so I will paraphrase what I remember.

Lord, I come to you with fears and questions. I give these fears and questions to you. Please calm and still my troubled heart and mind. Please lift these burdens from me. amen.

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Is this the prayer, AuniteE?

PRAYER FOR PEACE
OF MIND AND HEART.

Eternal, Holy God,
I come to you burdened with worries,
fears, doubts, and troubles.
Calm and quiet me with peace of mind.
Empty me of the anxiety that disturbs me,
of the concerns that weary my spirit,
and weigh heavy on my heart.
Loosen my grip on the disappointments and grievances
I hold on to so tightly.
Release me from the pain of past hurts,
of present anger and tension, of future fears.
Sometimes it's too much for me Lord,
too many demands and problems,
too much sadness, suffering, and stress.
Renew me spiritually and emotionally.
Give me new strength, hope, and confidence.
Prepare me to meet the constant struggles of daily life
with a deeper faith and trust in You.
Let your love set me free, for peace,
for joy, for grace, for life, for others, forever.

Amen

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Oct 22, 2014 05:26:22   #
BearK Loc: TN
 
alabuck wrote:
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Is this the prayer, AuniteE?

PRAYER FOR PEACE
OF MIND AND HEART.

Eternal, Holy God,
I come to you burdened with worries,
fears, doubts, and troubles.
Calm and quiet me with peace of mind.
Empty me of the anxiety that disturbs me,
of the concerns that weary my spirit,
and weigh heavy on my heart.
Loosen my grip on the disappointments and grievances
I hold on to so tightly.
Release me from the pain of past hurts,
of present anger and tension, of future fears.
Sometimes it's too much for me Lord,
too many demands and problems,
too much sadness, suffering, and stress.
Renew me spiritually and emotionally.
Give me new strength, hope, and confidence.
Prepare me to meet the constant struggles of daily life
with a deeper faith and trust in You.
Let your love set me free, for peace,
for joy, for grace, for life, for others, forever.

Amen
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Alabuck, that's a prayer everyone could use - often. So happy you had it to offer. Thank you.

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Oct 22, 2014 11:04:32   #
greyfox Loc: western mass.
 
alabuck wrote:
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Is this the prayer, AuniteE?

PRAYER FOR PEACE
OF MIND AND HEART.

Eternal, Holy God,
I come to you burdened with worries,
fears, doubts, and troubles.
Calm and quiet me with peace of mind.
Empty me of the anxiety that disturbs me,
of the concerns that weary my spirit,
and weigh heavy on my heart.
Loosen my grip on the disappointments and grievances
I hold on to so tightly.
Release me from the pain of past hurts,
of present anger and tension, of future fears.
Sometimes it's too much for me Lord,
too many demands and problems,
too much sadness, suffering, and stress.
Renew me spiritually and emotionally.
Give me new strength, hope, and confidence.
Prepare me to meet the constant struggles of daily life
with a deeper faith and trust in You.
Let your love set me free, for peace,
for joy, for grace, for life, for others, forever.

Amen
----------------- br Is this the prayer, AuniteE? ... (show quote)

A very nice prayer!

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