In a prayer attributed to Thomas Jefferson, known as the National Prayer of Peace, we find gratitude, respect and humility.
While the prayer in another form likely predated Jefferson, it stands for itself as a powerful prayer.
Today America finds itself filled with entitlement, arrogance and confusion. We need the sentiment of this prayer more than ever. Continue reading
Have you ever had one of those days?
Of course you have.
The truth is, even with a healthy prayer life, you will have rough days. We’ve looked at a few powerful prayers for new beginnings. Praying is a beautiful way to begin each day. Prayer anytime is great, but there is something special about ending your day with prayer. Continue reading
Forgive me for not quoting an entire prayer in this post on 31 Powerful Prayers.
I will be quoting a former President of the United States who was quoting Reverend Phillip Brooks.
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy quoted Reverend Brooks during a Presidential Prayer Breakfast. It is something I have heard many times but the words hit me anew every time I hear them. Continue reading
Here is another great anonymous prayer.
I like it because it applies to a new day, a new year or just beginning again in life.
We all need new beginnings from time to time. Often its to recover from a tough situation and other times its simply a reminder that God makes all things new. Continue reading
If there is one person that I greatly respect, its Anonymous.
Anonymous has to be the most quoted person in history.
So full of wisdom and creativity, Anonymous is famous in so many cultures.
Ok, getting serious, you don’t have to be a President or Minister to pray great prayers. Prayer is simply a conversation with God, there is almost no way to mess it up. We can learn about prayer from great men and women, from Biblical characters or just an anonymous person who happened to write down there conversation with God. Continue reading