I found Fiddler's post on meditation very comforting. Times are stressful and we need encouraging words to survive. I remember when we were kids we had a book of children's prayers that Mom would read to us. Today I found some of those prayers on the web. I think they are sweet and comforting. Fiddler's post reminded us to be thankful each day. Here is a prayer of thanksgiving that Mom shared with us.
Thank you for the world so sweet,
Thank you for the food we eat.
Thank you for the birds that sing,
Thank you, God, for everything.
Of course Mom taught us to say Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. I remember kneeling down by the side of my bed to pray. I was just a little girl. Ellen was not very old either. We had not yet been introduced to the Catholic faith.
Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
If I should die before I wake,
I pray the Lord my soul to take.
God bless -------------
I do not remember praying with my kids very much when they were small. I regret that. We usually said a table grace. Beth and I did sing children's hymns in the car.
Of course Jesus taught the world to say The Lord's Prayer in the Book of Matthew Chapter six. That chapter is a good one to read when we are worried because it reassures us that God knows our needs and that He cares for us.
If God can clothe in such splendor the grass of the field, which blooms today and is thrown on the fire tomorrow, will he not provide much more for you... Stop worrying....Your heavenly Father knows all that you need. Then we are told, Seek first His Kingship over you, his way of holiness, and all these things will be given.... Enough, then, of worrying about tomorrow. Let tomorrow take care of itself. Today has troubles enough of its own. Matthew 6: 30-34
Kingship Prayer: We tell God that we believe in Him and in the saving power of His Son. We also tell God that we seek forgiveness and offer forgiveness to those who have hurt us. Then we do our best everyday to know, love and serve God. If we make a mistake we apologize and make amends.
I am looking forward to seeing all my sisters soon. I think I will have a good time with my family in KC. Thanks in advance for all the generous hospitality that my family always showers upon me.
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