Monthly Archives: March 2014

Lent Prayer 17 – March 21

Lent Prayer 17 misunderstandings test us. can we say I’m sorry or do we have to stand and fall with our perceptions.   help me Lord to stand for what I believe, yet to know that I may not  possess … Continue reading

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Lent Prayer 16 – March 20

Lent Prayer 16 disappointments come when least expected, over hopes and plans much anticipated   the readjusting of directions the unwinding of feelings can leave defeat in the wake.   but then again they are a freeing from false roads … Continue reading

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Lent Prayer 15 – March 19

Lent Prayer 15 for souls that have off wandered   for those who’ve never heard   for hearts that know but nothing   of what the faith has learned;   for peoples that have prospered   in only wealth of … Continue reading

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Lent Prayer 14 – March 18

Lent Prayer 14 increase in me Lord the gift of humility.   not the false hearted aw shucks m’aam t’weren’t nothin’ t’tweren’t nothin’   nor the soul harming denial of value to dare   but the truth telling knowledge of … Continue reading

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LentPrayer13 – March 17

Lent Prayer 13   (in honor of Patrick) if it is at all possible let this cup pass   is the prayer of many as we face challenges   that are opportunities but that terrorize.   are we able, will … Continue reading

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Lent Prayer 12 – March 16

Lent Prayer 12 Lord my heart rests in you at days end   quiet comes to my room and I bow my head   in silent appreciation for all that filled my day   love, friends, warmth, possibilities and terrors … Continue reading

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Lent Prayer 11 – March 15

Lent Prayer 11 my family gathers around like those at the table in Jerusalem   when you took the bread and said that you would be with us.   we share a cup now though not always in remembrance   … Continue reading

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Lent Prayer 10 – March 14

Lent Prayer 10 our children’s teeth are set on edge by the choices we have made   that dollars and profits are all that measure, and souls not.   turn us again to your ways of wisdom, recall our hearts. … Continue reading

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Lent Prayer 9 – March 13

Lent Prayer 9 I find temptation to be my teacher.   that I am not yet as noble as I kid myself   nor as strong, yet you give me another chance   to get it right today and soldier … Continue reading

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Lent Prayer 8 – March 12

Lent Prayer 8 Jesus Mary and Joseph, Moses Mohammed and Buddha   the history books lie when they leave you out   as if all those lives never found life   or shaped the world, in and through you.   … Continue reading

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