REPOST: My Prayer

My Prayer in times when words fail us:

Re-posting a prayer that I wrote over 15 years ago. The sentiment of the prayer really blessed  me and I hope it blesses you as well.
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Lord, there are places where we are not able to go, so we send your Spirit. There are hearts that we cannot touch, so we pray for the power and comfort of the Holy Spirit to minister to them. 

We also pray for those that will have the opportunity to minister and pray for those who are in need and broken-hearted. Give them wisdom. Help them to minister in a spirit of love, truth and restoration. 

In the name of Jesus, Amen. 

*Dedicated to the memory of Pastor Paul E. Sheppard who inspired this prayer. He past away on January 25, 2025 and my thoughts are with his family and church during this time of grief and gratitude for his life and ministry. 

Nona Ogunsula

Spiritual Force...Franklin D. Roosevelt

Physical strength can never permanently withstand the impact of spiritual force.

--Franklin D. Roosevelt

Embracing Grace...Joshua DuBois

“Dear God, thank you for pursuing me. I’ll let your grace overtake me. I accept your rest in my life.”
 
--Joshua DuBois, The President's Devotional: The Daily Readings That Inspired President Obama

 

Fill Us With The Light Of Day! (w/Song featuring Lauryn Hill)

Joyful, joyful, Lord we adore thee, 

God of glory, Lord of love; 

Hearts unfold like flowers before thee, 

Hail Thee as the sun above. 

Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; 

Drive the dark of doubt away. 

Giver of immortal gladness, 

Fill us with the light of day!

Prayer...Marian Anderson | w/"Pray" by Justin Bieber (video)

Prayer begins where human capacity ends.

--Marian Anderson

Be The Best Man You Can Be...Denzel Washington

"Put your slippers way under your bed so when you get up in the morning, you have to get on your knees to find them. And while you're down there, start your day with prayer. Ask for wisdom. Ask for understanding. I'm not telling you what religion to be, but work on your spirit. You know, mind, body, and spirit. Imagine—work the brain muscle. Keep the body in tune—it's your temple. All things in moderation. Continue to search. That's the best part of life for me—continue to try to be the best man." 

--Denzel H. Washington, Academy and Golden Globe Award-winning Actor, Director, and Philanthropist

Denzel and Pauletta Washington and children--
(l-r) Olivia (twin), Katia, Malcolm (twin) and John David

Keep Calm and Pray...Jane Austen

“Pray, pray be composed, and do not betray what you feel to every body present” 

--Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility

God Is Forgiving...@SherriEShepherd

"The thing I want to really say is that I still mess up. I still go out there and say things on TV that I know the Lord is like, 'Sherri what are you doing?' but I know I can go back and get on my knees and say, 'Lord forgive me.' I know he will never leave me nor forsake me. The wonderful thing is He answers my prayers in spite of me."

--Sherri Shepherd 

Comedienne, Actress, Talk Show Host
SherriShepherd.com 

Sometimes...Nona

Sometimes your voice gets tired. You get tired of talking to and yelling at your kids, your family, the world, and God.  In those moments, know that it's okay to be tired. Take a moment and silently tell God how you feel and then, rest your voice, mind, and body.

--Nona

God Hears...Nishan Panwar

God hears every unspoken word, sees every unseen wound, mends every unbearable pain. Have faith and be strong!

Nishan Panwar

A Prayer For Protection...George Carlin

“May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house.” 

― George Carlin

Dear God...National Day of Prayer 2013

Dear God,

Sometimes our words fail to express what our soul really feels. But our God-given translator, the spirit within us, communicates with your Spirit who intercedes on our behalf!

Because of this, we are confident in your ability to see, hear, and help us in our time of need.  Thank you for everyday miracles and unexplained coincidences that assure us that you are present in our lives and listening to what we say and are unable to say.

Amen.

Hope...Psalm

LORD, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them. 

 --Psalm 10:17

Prayers for 9-11

Today we pray for the families of those lost eleven years ago on September 11th. We pray that today the memories of your loved ones bring you greater joy than the grief of their loss.

We also pray for those heroes who responded to the emergencies associated with the tragedies in New York City, Arlington, Virginia and Shanksville, Pennsylvania whose lives are forever changed.

We will remember you and never forget!