" Dear Father in Heaven, We just want to thank you for _____________, and now we want this stuff___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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We ask this all in Jesus Name. Amen."
Then I entered the Catholic Church and we say memorized prayers mostly, like
"Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen."
As I have learned many prayers and say them over and over through the years, there is a peacefulness that comes with them, that quiets my mind and heart.But there is another prayer that is one without words that I really like. Let's say that we want to pray for the new president. This is what I do. I get into a quiet spot, wiggle around until I am in a comfortable position, and close my eyes.
Then I just visualize Obama, breathe deeply, imagining him wise and calm, healthy and happy and safe. Really. And I keep it up until I feel a feeling of love and happiness throughout.
( I got this from another website. I don't know whose it is, so please let me know if I am usurping someone's property.)Then I say, "thank-you" and move on. Already done. Lots of times when I awaken at night, I just do this for every person who comes into my mind, my husband, children, friends, grandchildren and anyone else who pops in. It's better than counting sheep and when I do fall asleep again, it is in a very peaceful place.
I would like to have a prayer chain of people envisioning our new President so that he would be prayed for every minute of every day. Do you want to do it?
