Prayers for August 2011

“Never let it be said that I didn’t even try to understand another’s point of view.  We are all different without and yet the same within, so may we find those points of touching where we are the same and grow within. Amen.”

“Let tolerance be the watchword of existence, so that no one feels abused by another because of what they were brought up to understand.  Freedom of thought is for all people and they have a right to see truth from a different angle.  Amen.”

“Taking a walk in the light of freedom is a joy for all of us who can see and sense the beauties that you have created for us to enjoy.  Help us to appreciate and give thanks and to treasure those moments of wonder at your success in all Creation.  Amen.”

“Let us not be hardened by the plight of others as we see all around this world so much famine and pain that those of us who live in the luxury of plenty cannot realise what it is like for them to even exist from day to day. Amen.”

“What a joy it is to see the sunrise each and every morning, but think of those who dread its coming for it brings for them hardship and pain in trying to find food, water and shelter for their children.  Amen.”

“To be enlightened is to have something worth sharing with those who are ready and able to understand, but it is not to be used as a battering ram to exclude tolerance as no one has all the answers.  Amen.”

“What does it take to lighten the load a little bit of the oppressed and vulnerable?  Why cannot the flag of freedom fly for all nations together as one, trading between each other instead of conflict and pain? Amen.”

“To take away pain from another and carry it for them is a great achievement, but how does another react to the lessons of life if they are not allowed to sort out their own mistakes as they grow up and mature in God’s love?  Amen.”

“Take away the freedom of my mind if I use it for selfish gain.  I know I have a right to be free, but I don’t have the right to hurt another by my wanting for myself.  Amen.”

“Lead me into the green pastures of an equal society where no one is above another and all consider the effects of their actions on others before they make a move.  Amen”

“To be enlightened is to have the opportunity to learn wisdom, which is the way of using knowledge for the greater good and the betterment of Mankind.  Amen.”

“There is a glorious light that shines into the hearts of Men, but so often they are too busy being aggressive and looking for self gain to see that all people are born of Creation that is directed by our Father for harmony and peace.  Amen.”

“Force is not an option to change when the innocent are deprived of what little they have.  May the shoulders of the strong support those who cannot stand up for themselves and bring peace to their world?  Amen”

“What is the time of enlightenment to do with the progression of Mankind, when deaf ears are turned to the hungry and the weak, because greed rules the light of love and compassion?  Amen.”

“Give me the opportunities to show my worth and stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves.  So many are trampled into weakness that they have lost the will to rise up and be strong again.  Amen.”

“Let the screaming of the angry and the hurt make way for enlightenment by their oppressors, so that all gain by the understanding of the realities of life and death and an answering in the world to come.  Amen”

“To be advantaged is to have to shoulder greater responsibility than those who have so little, but all must ‘pay’ according to their thoughts and deeds in like measure.  Amen.”

“The light of happiness in the eyes of children is a joy to behold, but the pain seen there can tear our hearts asunder because of their innocence.  Let us protect them by our love and time.  Amen.”

“Dear Lord, shape us in the mantle of understanding, so that we are ready always when called to do our bit for humanity and the greater good. Amen.”

“To be fed and clothed are basic human rights.  How many are there who do not have these reliable necessities and can do with our help and love to make differences for them without any loss to ourselves.  Amen.”

“May we remember to say, “Thank you” for all the good things that we have in our lives and reflect on the facts that there are so many who are worse of than we are, whether because of their actions or though circumstances beyond their control. Amen.”

“The alarm is sounding that if we lie and cheat, so will our lives be blighted by our errors of judgement. Let us feel the warmth within that heralds that we have made decisions correctly according to Spiritual Law.  Amen.”

“To be allowed to witness the good inherent in all people is to be able to see the Highest Creation made perfect in our eyes.  May we never turn away thinking that we know better?  Amen.”

“Give us the light that shines down from On High to brighten the souls of the faithful and true of heart, so that those of us who struggle with uncertainty can see their path and walk it in the knowledge that it is the right and proper way.  Amen.”

“Now is the hour of our discontent made visible to all who can see through the veil of uncertainty and we can stand together without fear to make this world a better place for our children and our children’s children.  Amen”

“Give us the chance to be responsible for ourselves and not rely on others doing for us what we should do for ourselves, then we can stand tall and see ways of contributing to the greater good.  Amen.”

“May greed and self aggrandisement wither away as the needs of the greater good must supplant the avarice of the individual.  Amen.”

“Help us to help ourselves, so that we can help others.  Let us not default on our responsibilities. We are all in need and cannot survive without each other, so help us to create a world of love and happiness ruled in peace.  Amen”

“To be in the light and love of the Father is to be guided to serve ones fellow man, woman and children and not to force changes on those who are not ready to make sacrifices by your hand.  Amen.”

“Get ready by sending out your thoughts for guidance, so that the changes that you make are the right and proper ones for you.  We all need that helping hand.  Amen.”

“Go to the trough and drink.  Be not afraid of change, because it is in the changing that you are saved and none of us is ready to meet the Higher Intelligence until we have made amends.  Amen”