Daily Devotions - Week of 09.04.07

Prayers From Various Traditions

This week's devotions are prayers
that come from various traditions;
all are expressions from faithful people
who believe in the healing power of prayer and meditation.

TUESDAY:
A prayer for the world.

Here we are, God - a planet at prayer. Attune our spirits that we may hear your harmonies and bow before your creative power that we may face our violent discords and join with your Energy to make heard in every heart your hymn of peace.

Here we are, God - a militarized planet. Transform our fears that we may transform our war fields into wheat fields, arms into handshakes, missiles into messengers of peace.

Here we are, God - a polluted planet. Purify our vision that we may perceive ways to purify our beloved lands, cleanse our precious waters, de-smog our life-giving air.

Here we are, God - an exploited planet. Heal our heart, that we may respect our resources, hold priceless our people, and provide for our starving children an abundance of daily bread.
Have a good day. Be at peace with yourself and the world around you.

-Ben Keckler 09.04.07


WEDNESDAY:
A prayer for Divine Light to shine on creation.

O God, I pray for
The Body of the Earth, which is our rock and breath;
The Body of the Self, which is the shining eternal strand of the soul;
The Body of Material Substance, which is the ancient gentle temple of the
spirit.
Move your divine hand across us in each of these planes,
Allow the earth of our bodies and the ether of our souls
To become fit grand vessels for your and our own illustrious light.

Have a good day. May the light of God radiate through you.

--Ben Keckler 09.05.07


THURSDAY:
A prayer for sensitivity.

Holy God,
When I walk through thy woods,
May my right foot and my left foot
Be harmless to the little creatures
That move in its grasses: as it is said
By the mouth of thy prophet,
They shall not hurt nor destroy
In all my holy mountain.

Have a good day. May your spirit be sensitive to all the creatures that you encounter today.

-Ben Keckler 09.06.07


FRIDAY:
A simple prayer of the heart.

I am here in need,
I am here in pain,
I am here in straits,
I am here alone.
O God, aid me.

Have a good day. May this day and your entire weekend be filled with God.

-Ben Keckler 09.07.07