Unnamed Prayer by Unknown Author
Eternal God, grant me true quietness
For you are rest and quiet without end.
Eternal light, grant me the abiding light,
And may I live and quicken in thy good.
O Lord my God, I am serene because I know you love me.
Because you love me, naught can move me from my peace.
Because you love me, I am as one to whom all good has come.
O Lord, grant the spirit of courage to come alive within me.
May I go into the duties and events of the day with a hopeful mind, confident that with your help, I can make something good out of whatever is given to me today.
In Christ’s name I pray.
Amen.
Breath Meditation Practice
Take some deep breaths: In through the nose, out through the mouth, three at least or more. As your mind wanders, return your focus to the breath.
Saturday Reading
Matthew 6:19-21
Jesus said:
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Serenity Prayer
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.
Prayer for Loved Ones
Take a minute (more if you like) to simply name your loved ones. Practice not over-thinking. Just naming. Focus on your feeling of love for each one.
Open Unto Me—Prayer by Howard Thurman
Open unto me, light for my darkness
Open unto me, courage for my fear
Open unto me, hope for my despair
Open unto me, peace for my turmoil
Open unto me, joy for my sorrow
Open unto me, strength for my weakness
Open unto me, wisdom for my confusion
Open unto me, forgiveness for my sins
Open unto me, tenderness for my toughness
Open unto me, love for my hates
Open unto me, Thy Self for myself
Lord, Lord, open unto me!
Amen.
Closing: Breath Prayer
On the in breath: Open unto me. On the out breath: love for my hates. If you like, pick another line to return to through the day.
Benediction
Go in peace: wash your hands, love your neighbor, you are not alone.