Best Prayer I Have Heard In A Long Time...

Jolie Rouge · 06-21-2007, 01:13 AM

Best Prayer I Have Heard In A Long Time...

Heavenly Father, Help us remember that the jerk who cut us off in traffic last night is a single mother who worked nine hours that day and is rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework, do the laundry and spend a few precious moments with her children.

Help us to remember that the pierced, tattooed, disinterested young man who can't make change correctly is a worried 19-year-old college student, balancing his apprehension over final exams with his fear of not getting his student loans for next semester.

Remind us, Lord, that the scary looking bum, begging for money in the same spot every day (who really ought to get a job!) is a slave to addictions that we can only imagine in our worst nightmares.

Help us to remember that the old couple walking annoyingly slow through the store aisles and blocking our shopping progress are savoring this moment, knowing that, based on the biopsy report she got back last week, this will be the last year that they go shopping together.

Heavenly Father, remind us each day that, of all the gifts you give us, the greatest gift is love. It is not enough to share that love with those we hold dear. Open our hearts not to just those who are close to us, but to all humanity. Let us be slow to judge and quick to forgive, show patience, empathy and love.

If you send this to 5 people, then you have a chance to touch 5 people.

Adra · 06-21-2007, 07:24 AM

Beautiful

YankeeMary · 06-21-2007, 01:57 PM

I have to agree, one of the best.

Val1 · 06-21-2007, 02:31 PM

I love that, Jolie. It really makes you think twice about someone else's situation before giving in to your own aggrevation over such small little inconveniences that WE might experience. Thanks for posting that.

***ahippiechic*** · 06-21-2007, 03:15 PM

Thanx for posting that, I need reminded sometimes!

WinterStorm · 06-22-2007, 08:26 PM

This is an AWESOME Prayer, Thank You for Sharing it with Us

06-21-2007, 01:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jolie Rouge C & P Queen Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Missin' Mesue ... Posts: 33,966 iTrader: (2) Thanks: 791 Thanked 1,407 Times in 765 Posts	Best Prayer I Have Heard In A Long Time... Best Prayer I Have Heard In A Long Time... Heavenly Father, Help us remember that the jerk who cut us off in traffic last night is a single mother who worked nine hours that day and is rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework, do the laundry and spend a few precious moments with her children. Help us to remember that the pierced, tattooed, disinterested young man who can't make change correctly is a worried 19-year-old college student, balancing his apprehension over final exams with his fear of not getting his student loans for next semester. Remind us, Lord, that the scary looking bum, begging for money in the same spot every day (who really ought to get a job!) is a slave to addictions that we can only imagine in our worst nightmares. Help us to remember that the old couple walking annoyingly slow through the store aisles and blocking our shopping progress are savoring this moment, knowing that, based on the biopsy report she got back last week, this will be the last year that they go shopping together. Heavenly Father, remind us each day that, of all the gifts you give us, the greatest gift is love. It is not enough to share that love with those we hold dear. Open our hearts not to just those who are close to us, but to all humanity. Let us be slow to judge and quick to forgive, show patience, empathy and love. If you send this to 5 people, then you have a chance to touch 5 people. __________________ Laissez les bon temps rouler! Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. a 4 day work week & sex slaves ~ I say Tyt for PRESIDENT!** Not to be taken internally, literally or seriously ....Suki ebaynni IS THAT BETTER ?

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YankeeMary Puff the Magic Dragon Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 12,517 iTrader: (42) Thanks: 633 Thanked 1,429 Times in 651 Posts	I have to agree, one of the best. __________________ The more you complain, the longer God makes you live.

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WinterStorm Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 65 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 51 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	This is an AWESOME Prayer, Thank You for Sharing it with Us __________________ Did Someone Say Freebies

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06-21-2007, 07:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Adra Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,291 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 814 Thanked 281 Times in 130 Posts	Beautiful

06-21-2007, 02:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Val1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 88 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I love that, Jolie. It really makes you think twice about someone else's situation before giving in to your own aggrevation over such small little inconveniences that WE might experience. Thanks for posting that.

06-21-2007, 03:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
*ahippiechic* My Enforcer, Jason Morgan Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Jason's Safehouse Posts: 19,591 iTrader: (22) Thanks: 2,316 Thanked 6,571 Times in 1,929 Posts	Thanx for posting that, I need reminded sometimes!