Prayers from Thankful People
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
The holiday set aside for giving thanks is getting closer. This week we have taken a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. We conclude this week’s devotions with a prayer from the heart of Daniel J. McGill:
“May God bless us not with clean air alone,
but the will to keep our air clean.
May God bless us not with a vision of a healthy plant alone,
but the will to do all in our power to restore and maintain
our planet’s health.
May God bless us not with a change of heart in the great world leaders alone to save our planet,
but with a change in our own heart to use our own power
to save the planet.
May the blessing of God not bring to us saints alone,
but make of us saints greater than any we imagine.”
Note: The prayers for this week’s devotions are from a collection of blessings, poems and meditations from around the world entitled, Prayers for Healing. Have a peaceful weekend of restoration.
--Ben Keckler
11.18.11
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Daily Devotion - Thursday, November 17
Prayers from Thankful People
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
We are moving closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks. This week we are taking a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the Sioux Native Americans:
“I come before you as one of your many children.
See, I am small and weak; I need your strength and wisdom.
Grant me to walk in beauty and that my eyes may ever
behold the crimson sunset.
May my hands treat with respect the things which you have created,
may my ears hear your voice.
Make me wise, that I may understand the things,
which you have taught my people,
which you have hidden in every leaf and every rock.
I long for strength, not in order that I may overreach my brother
but to fight my greatest enemy—
myself.
Make me ever ready to come to you with pure hands and candid eyes,
So that my spirit, when life disappears like the setting sun,
May stand unashamed before you.”
I believe our brothers, the Sioux, were wise people!
--Ben Keckler
11.17.11
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
We are moving closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks. This week we are taking a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the Sioux Native Americans:
“I come before you as one of your many children.
See, I am small and weak; I need your strength and wisdom.
Grant me to walk in beauty and that my eyes may ever
behold the crimson sunset.
May my hands treat with respect the things which you have created,
may my ears hear your voice.
Make me wise, that I may understand the things,
which you have taught my people,
which you have hidden in every leaf and every rock.
I long for strength, not in order that I may overreach my brother
but to fight my greatest enemy—
myself.
Make me ever ready to come to you with pure hands and candid eyes,
So that my spirit, when life disappears like the setting sun,
May stand unashamed before you.”
I believe our brothers, the Sioux, were wise people!
--Ben Keckler
11.17.11
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Daily Devotion - Wednesday, November 16
Prayers from Thankful People
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
The rhythm of fall is moving us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks. This week we are taking a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of British poet, Denise Levertov:
“As swimmers dare
To lie face to the sky
And water bears them,
“As hawks rest upon air
And air sustains them,
“So would I learn to attain
Freefall, and float
Into Creator Spirit’s deep embrace,
Knowing no effort earns
That all-surrounding grace.”
WOW! Take some time with this prayer. I find it really powerful!
--Ben Keckler
11.16.11
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
The rhythm of fall is moving us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks. This week we are taking a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of British poet, Denise Levertov:
“As swimmers dare
To lie face to the sky
And water bears them,
“As hawks rest upon air
And air sustains them,
“So would I learn to attain
Freefall, and float
Into Creator Spirit’s deep embrace,
Knowing no effort earns
That all-surrounding grace.”
WOW! Take some time with this prayer. I find it really powerful!
--Ben Keckler
11.16.11
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Daily Devotion - Tuesday, November 15
Prayers from Thankful People
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of Arlene E. Swanson:
“God,
You who created our bodies and our minds,
I come to you now, trusting your healing presence.
It is you who fashioned our organs, bones, tissues and cells
To work together in harmony for your eternal purpose.
There is no disorder in you and your pattern for us is perfect.
“I confess that I/ we have misused the earth
And this misuse impacts our bodies.
I confess that I/we misuse our emotions, minds and spirits
And this misuse brings pain and disruption to our lives.
Forgive me/us now for our wrongful use of your gifts.
Restore us by your love to full harmony with your perfect plan.
“I/We know dis-ease is not your will for us.
Your love is unconditional. Yet, pain is our teacher.
Open me/us to listen that we may again align ourselves with you.
Where we are unable to restore the earth to its perfection,
When we are unable to root out our mistakes of body and mind,
Nevertheless, be kind to us. Count our fumbling efforts as sufficient.
“Restore us now to full health, according to your desire for us.
Bring harmony to our lives, to body mind and spirit.
We thank you now, trusting your love to bring our healing.”
--Ben Keckler
11.15.11
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of Arlene E. Swanson:
“God,
You who created our bodies and our minds,
I come to you now, trusting your healing presence.
It is you who fashioned our organs, bones, tissues and cells
To work together in harmony for your eternal purpose.
There is no disorder in you and your pattern for us is perfect.
“I confess that I/ we have misused the earth
And this misuse impacts our bodies.
I confess that I/we misuse our emotions, minds and spirits
And this misuse brings pain and disruption to our lives.
Forgive me/us now for our wrongful use of your gifts.
Restore us by your love to full harmony with your perfect plan.
“I/We know dis-ease is not your will for us.
Your love is unconditional. Yet, pain is our teacher.
Open me/us to listen that we may again align ourselves with you.
Where we are unable to restore the earth to its perfection,
When we are unable to root out our mistakes of body and mind,
Nevertheless, be kind to us. Count our fumbling efforts as sufficient.
“Restore us now to full health, according to your desire for us.
Bring harmony to our lives, to body mind and spirit.
We thank you now, trusting your love to bring our healing.”
--Ben Keckler
11.15.11
Monday, November 14, 2011
Daily Devotion - Monday, November 14
Prayers from Thankful People
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of Gail Brook Burket:
“I do not ask to walk smooth paths or bear an easy load.
I pray for strength and fortitude to climb the rock-strewn road.
Give me such courage and I can scale the headiest peaks alone,
And transform every stumbling block into a stepping stone.”
May you discover available wisdom and courage for the facing of each hour this week.
--Ben Keckler
11.14.11
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of Gail Brook Burket:
“I do not ask to walk smooth paths or bear an easy load.
I pray for strength and fortitude to climb the rock-strewn road.
Give me such courage and I can scale the headiest peaks alone,
And transform every stumbling block into a stepping stone.”
May you discover available wisdom and courage for the facing of each hour this week.
--Ben Keckler
11.14.11
Friday, November 19, 2010
Daily Devotion - Friday, November 19
Prayers from Thankful People
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we have taken a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. We conclude this week’s devotions with a prayer from the heart of Daniel J. McGill:
“May God bless us not with clean air alone,
but the will to keep our air clean.
May God bless us not with a vision of a healthy plant alone,
but the will to do all in our power to restore
and maintain our planet’s health.
May God bless us not with a change of heart
in the great world leaders alone to save our planet,
but with a change in our own heart to use our own power
to save the planet.
May the blessings of God not bring to us saints alone,
but make of us saints greater than any we imagine.”
Note: The prayers for this week’s devotions are from a collection of blessings, poems and meditations from around the world entitled, Prayers for Healing.
--Ben Keckler
11.19.20
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we have taken a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. We conclude this week’s devotions with a prayer from the heart of Daniel J. McGill:
“May God bless us not with clean air alone,
but the will to keep our air clean.
May God bless us not with a vision of a healthy plant alone,
but the will to do all in our power to restore
and maintain our planet’s health.
May God bless us not with a change of heart
in the great world leaders alone to save our planet,
but with a change in our own heart to use our own power
to save the planet.
May the blessings of God not bring to us saints alone,
but make of us saints greater than any we imagine.”
Note: The prayers for this week’s devotions are from a collection of blessings, poems and meditations from around the world entitled, Prayers for Healing.
--Ben Keckler
11.19.20
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Daily Devotion - Thursday, November 18
Prayers from Thankful People
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of British poet, Denise Levertov:
“As swimmers dare
To lie face to the sky
And water bears them,
“As hawks rest upon air
And air sustains them,
“So would I learn to attain
Freefall, and float
Into Creator Spirit’s deep embrace,
Knowing no effort earns
That all-surrounding grace.”
Note: The prayers for this week’s devotions are from a collection of blessings, poems and meditations from around the world entitled, Prayers for Healing.
--Ben Keckler
11.18.10
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of British poet, Denise Levertov:
“As swimmers dare
To lie face to the sky
And water bears them,
“As hawks rest upon air
And air sustains them,
“So would I learn to attain
Freefall, and float
Into Creator Spirit’s deep embrace,
Knowing no effort earns
That all-surrounding grace.”
Note: The prayers for this week’s devotions are from a collection of blessings, poems and meditations from around the world entitled, Prayers for Healing.
--Ben Keckler
11.18.10
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Daily Devotion - Wednesday, November 17
Prayers from Thankful People
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of Arlene E. Swanson:
“God,
You who created our bodies and our minds,
I come to you now, trusting your healing presence.
It is you who fashioned our organs, bones, tissues and cells
to work together in harmony for you’re eternal purpose.
There is no disorder in you and your pattern for us is perfect.
I confess that I/ we have misused the earth
and this misuse impacts out bodies.
I confess that I/we misuse our emotions, minds and spirits
and this misuse brings pain and disruption to our lives.
Forgive me/us now for our wrongful use of your gifts.
Restore us by Your love to full harmony with Your perfect plan.
I/We know dis-ease is not your will for us.
Your love is unconditional. Yet pain is our teacher.
Open me/us to listen that we may again align ourselves with you.
Where we are unable to restore the earth to its perfection,
when we are unable to root out our mistakes of body and mind,
nevertheless, be kind to us. Count our fumbling efforts as sufficient.
Restore us now to full health, according to your desire for us.
Bring harmony to our lives, to body, mind, and spirit.
We thank you now, trusting your love to bring our healing.”
Note: The prayers for this week’s devotions are from a collection of blessings, poems and meditations from around the world entitled, Prayers for Healing.
--Ben Keckler
11.17.10
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of Arlene E. Swanson:
“God,
You who created our bodies and our minds,
I come to you now, trusting your healing presence.
It is you who fashioned our organs, bones, tissues and cells
to work together in harmony for you’re eternal purpose.
There is no disorder in you and your pattern for us is perfect.
I confess that I/ we have misused the earth
and this misuse impacts out bodies.
I confess that I/we misuse our emotions, minds and spirits
and this misuse brings pain and disruption to our lives.
Forgive me/us now for our wrongful use of your gifts.
Restore us by Your love to full harmony with Your perfect plan.
I/We know dis-ease is not your will for us.
Your love is unconditional. Yet pain is our teacher.
Open me/us to listen that we may again align ourselves with you.
Where we are unable to restore the earth to its perfection,
when we are unable to root out our mistakes of body and mind,
nevertheless, be kind to us. Count our fumbling efforts as sufficient.
Restore us now to full health, according to your desire for us.
Bring harmony to our lives, to body, mind, and spirit.
We thank you now, trusting your love to bring our healing.”
Note: The prayers for this week’s devotions are from a collection of blessings, poems and meditations from around the world entitled, Prayers for Healing.
--Ben Keckler
11.17.10
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Daily Devotion - Tuesday, November 16
Prayers from Thankful People
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of Gail Brook Burket:
“I do not ask to walk smooth paths or bear an easy load.
I pray for strength and fortitude to climb the rock-strewn road.
Give me such courage and I can scale the headiest peaks alone,
And transform every stumbling block into a stepping stone.”
Note: The prayers for this week’s devotions are from a collection of blessings, poems and meditations from around the world entitled, Prayers for Healing.
--Ben Keckler
11.17.10
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of Gail Brook Burket:
“I do not ask to walk smooth paths or bear an easy load.
I pray for strength and fortitude to climb the rock-strewn road.
Give me such courage and I can scale the headiest peaks alone,
And transform every stumbling block into a stepping stone.”
Note: The prayers for this week’s devotions are from a collection of blessings, poems and meditations from around the world entitled, Prayers for Healing.
--Ben Keckler
11.17.10
Monday, November 15, 2010
Daily Devotion - Monday, November 15
Prayers from Thankful People
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the Sioux Native Americans:
“I come before you as one of your many children.
See, I am small and weak; I need your strength and wisdom.
Grant me to walk in beauty
and that my eyes may ever behold the crimson sunset.
May my hands treat with respect the things which you have created,
may my ears hear your voice.
Make me wise, that I may understand the things
which you have taught my people,
which you have hidden in every leaf and every rock.
I long for strength, not in order that I may overreach my brother
but to fight my greatest enemy—
myself.
Make me ever ready to come to you with pure hands and candid eyes,
So that my spirit, when life disappears like the setting sun,
May stand unashamed before you.”
Note: The prayers for this week’s devotions are from a collection of blessings, poems and meditations from around the world entitled, Prayers for Healing.
--Ben Keckler
11.15.10
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85:12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the Sioux Native Americans:
“I come before you as one of your many children.
See, I am small and weak; I need your strength and wisdom.
Grant me to walk in beauty
and that my eyes may ever behold the crimson sunset.
May my hands treat with respect the things which you have created,
may my ears hear your voice.
Make me wise, that I may understand the things
which you have taught my people,
which you have hidden in every leaf and every rock.
I long for strength, not in order that I may overreach my brother
but to fight my greatest enemy—
myself.
Make me ever ready to come to you with pure hands and candid eyes,
So that my spirit, when life disappears like the setting sun,
May stand unashamed before you.”
Note: The prayers for this week’s devotions are from a collection of blessings, poems and meditations from around the world entitled, Prayers for Healing.
--Ben Keckler
11.15.10
Friday, November 13, 2009
Daily Devotion - Friday, November 13
Prayers from Thankful People
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85: 12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we are taking a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. We conclude this week’s devotions with a prayer from the heart of Daniel J. McGill:
“May God bless us not with clean air alone,
but the will to keep our air clean.
May God bless us not with a vision of a healthy planet alone,
but the will to do all in our power to restore and maintain our planet’s health.
May God bless us not with a change of heart in the great world leaders alone to save our planet,
but with a change in our own heart to use our own power to save the planet.
May the blessings of God not bring to us saints alone,
but make of us saints greater than any we imagine.”
NOTE: The prayers for this week’s devotions are from a collection of blessings, poems and meditations from around the world entitled, Prayers for Healing.
--Ben Keckler
11.13.09
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85: 12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we are taking a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. We conclude this week’s devotions with a prayer from the heart of Daniel J. McGill:
“May God bless us not with clean air alone,
but the will to keep our air clean.
May God bless us not with a vision of a healthy planet alone,
but the will to do all in our power to restore and maintain our planet’s health.
May God bless us not with a change of heart in the great world leaders alone to save our planet,
but with a change in our own heart to use our own power to save the planet.
May the blessings of God not bring to us saints alone,
but make of us saints greater than any we imagine.”
NOTE: The prayers for this week’s devotions are from a collection of blessings, poems and meditations from around the world entitled, Prayers for Healing.
--Ben Keckler
11.13.09
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Daily Devotion - Thursday, November 12
Prayers from Thankful People
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85: 12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of British poet, Denise Levertov:
“As swimmers dare
To lie face to the sky
And water bears them,
“As hawks rest upon air
And air sustains them,
“So would I learn to attain
Freefall, and float
Into Creator Spirit’s deep embrace,
Knowing no effort earns
That all-surrounding grace.”
--Ben Keckler
11.12.09
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85: 12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of British poet, Denise Levertov:
“As swimmers dare
To lie face to the sky
And water bears them,
“As hawks rest upon air
And air sustains them,
“So would I learn to attain
Freefall, and float
Into Creator Spirit’s deep embrace,
Knowing no effort earns
That all-surrounding grace.”
--Ben Keckler
11.12.09
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Daily Devotion - Wednesday, November 11
Prayers from Thankful People
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85: 12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of Arlene E. Swanson:
“God,
You who created our bodies and our minds,
I come to you now, trusting your healing presence.
It is you who fashioned our organs, bones, tissues and cells
To work together in harmony for you’re eternal purpose.
There is no disorder in you and your pattern for us is perfect.
“I confess that I we have misused the earth and this misuse impacts out bodies.
I confess that I/we misuse our emotions, minds and spirits
And this misuse brings pain and disruption to our lives.
Forgive me/us now for our wrongful use of your gifts.
Restore us by Your love to full harmony with Your perfect plan.
“I/We know dis-ease is not your will for us.
Your love is unconditional. Yet pain is our teacher.
Open me/us to listen that we may again align ourselves with you.
Where we are unable to restore the earth to its perfection,
When we are unable to root out our mistakes of body and mind,
Nevertheless, be kind to us. Count our fumbling efforts as sufficient.
“Restore us now to full health, according to your desire for us.
Bring harmony to our lives, to body mind and spirit.
We thank you now, trusting your love to bring our healing.”
--Ben Keckler
11.11.09
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85: 12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of Arlene E. Swanson:
“God,
You who created our bodies and our minds,
I come to you now, trusting your healing presence.
It is you who fashioned our organs, bones, tissues and cells
To work together in harmony for you’re eternal purpose.
There is no disorder in you and your pattern for us is perfect.
“I confess that I we have misused the earth and this misuse impacts out bodies.
I confess that I/we misuse our emotions, minds and spirits
And this misuse brings pain and disruption to our lives.
Forgive me/us now for our wrongful use of your gifts.
Restore us by Your love to full harmony with Your perfect plan.
“I/We know dis-ease is not your will for us.
Your love is unconditional. Yet pain is our teacher.
Open me/us to listen that we may again align ourselves with you.
Where we are unable to restore the earth to its perfection,
When we are unable to root out our mistakes of body and mind,
Nevertheless, be kind to us. Count our fumbling efforts as sufficient.
“Restore us now to full health, according to your desire for us.
Bring harmony to our lives, to body mind and spirit.
We thank you now, trusting your love to bring our healing.”
--Ben Keckler
11.11.09
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Daily Devotion - Tuesday, November 10
Prayers from thankful people
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85: 12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of Gail Brook Burket:
“I do not ask to walk smooth paths or bear an easy load.
I pray for strength and fortitude to climb the rock-strewn road.
Give me such courage and I can scale the headiest peaks alone,
And transform every stumbling block into a stepping stone.”
--Ben Keckler
11.10.09
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85: 12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the heart of Gail Brook Burket:
“I do not ask to walk smooth paths or bear an easy load.
I pray for strength and fortitude to climb the rock-strewn road.
Give me such courage and I can scale the headiest peaks alone,
And transform every stumbling block into a stepping stone.”
--Ben Keckler
11.10.09
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Daily Devotion - Monday, November 9
Prayers from Thankful People
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85: 12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the Sioux Native Americans:
“I come before you as one of your many children.
See, I am small and weak; I need your strength and wisdom.
Grant me to walk in beauty and that my eyes may ever behold the crimson sunset.
May my hands treat with respect the things which you have created, may my ears hear your voice.
Make me wise, that I may understand the things, which you have taught my people,
which you have hidden in every leaf and every rock.
I long for strength, not in order that I may overreach my brother
but to fight my greatest enemy—
myself.
Make me ever ready to come to you with pure hands and candid eyes,
So that my spirit, when life disappears like the setting sun,
May stand unashamed before you.”
--Ben Keckler
11.09.09
“The Lord will indeed give what is good
and our land will yield its harvest.”
--A prayer of the faithful (Psalm 85: 12)
As the rhythm of the fall moves us closer and closer to the holiday set aside for giving thanks, we will take a few moments each day with a prayer of faith. Today’s prayer comes from the Sioux Native Americans:
“I come before you as one of your many children.
See, I am small and weak; I need your strength and wisdom.
Grant me to walk in beauty and that my eyes may ever behold the crimson sunset.
May my hands treat with respect the things which you have created, may my ears hear your voice.
Make me wise, that I may understand the things, which you have taught my people,
which you have hidden in every leaf and every rock.
I long for strength, not in order that I may overreach my brother
but to fight my greatest enemy—
myself.
Make me ever ready to come to you with pure hands and candid eyes,
So that my spirit, when life disappears like the setting sun,
May stand unashamed before you.”
--Ben Keckler
11.09.09
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