There are several variations of this children’s bedtime prayer.  The following is one of the most common.

Now I lay me down to sleep.

I pray the Lord my soul to keep.

If I die before I wake;

I pray the Lord my soul to take.

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Several years ago my wife picked up an intriguing book on one of our travels.  The book is Prayers From a Nonbeliever by Julia Cameron.  The book is simply a collection of prayers.

In the first few prayers we are able to surmise that the author is telling the story of a lady who has been an Agnostic (a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God).  And at the suggestion of a friend she began an experiment to pray and see for herself if she would conclude there was or was not a God and not  just take someone’s word for it.  Each of the prayers are fascinating but the following prayer really struck a cord with me.  Continue reading →

Many people are familiar with the story of David and Goliath.  A young, puny boy that defeats a nine feet tall giant with nothing more than a sling and a single stone.

What you many not know is David later went on to be the appointed King of Israel.  As the king of Israel David had his successes and his failures.  The most notable failure was his affair with a lady by the name of Bathsheba. Continue reading →

Billy Graham is probably the most recognizable name in the Christian faith.  He has lead numerous crusades all around the world and seen tens of thousands come to faith in Christ as a result of his work.  He has also been a spiritual advisor to multiple Presidents and has long been one of the most trusted men in America.

The following prayer was written by Billy Graham during the National Day of Prayer Observance in 2001. Continue reading →