![]() ![]() Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.īeyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Neither be cynical about love for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.īe yourself. Keep interested in your own career, however humble it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.Įxercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.Įnjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Speak your truth quietly and clearly and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant they too have their story.Īvoid loud and aggressive persons they are vexatious to the spirit. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. If it helps, any of these prayers can be written (mentally or physically) on a little paper sailboat that is then released onto the surface of a flowing stream-an exercise that can be repeated as needed, until release becomes reality.This is the original text from the book where Desiderata was first published. I accept that I am Your “work of art,” “created in Christ Jesus to do good works” (Ephesians 2:10, NIV) and trust You to help me, moment by moment, to live in that reality. ![]() I choose to believe what You say about me and not what others say-not even what I have said about myself. I agree with Your Word and so release all the shame I have felt because of the lies I’ve believed about myself. God, Your Word says there is “no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set free” (Romans 8:1, NIV). Remind me, moment by moment, that my God will meet all my needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). Whatever the roots-self-doubt, self-hatred, self-loathing, etc.-I release the sense that I need anything or anyone but You and Your truth to get me through the day and through this life. Let me live a victorious life from this moment on instead of entertaining any thoughts of victimhood.įather, I repent and renounce and release the dependency by which I’ve lived until now. I choose to rely and live on the truth of Your Word that says I am more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37) rather than a victim, through the One who loves me and gave Himself for me. Lord, with Your help, I release all the negative thoughts, feelings and impressions that lead to an attitude of victimhood in my life. Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot control, courage to change the few things I can (my thoughts and actions) and wisdom to know the difference.ĥ) Prayer to release an attitude of victimhood By Your grace, I surrender my need to feel in control, and embrace the truth that You are in control and that I can control only my inner life and not my outward circumstances-and certainly not other people. I release myself and my illusions into Your hands. Mighty God, for too long I have wanted to be in control, tried to be in control and cherished the illusion that I am in control. I choose Your light and truth instead of fear, accepting Your Word, which says I “need not fear terror that stalks in the night, the arrow that flies in the day, plague that strikes in the darkness, or calamity that destroys at noon,” because you are with me (Psalm 91:5-6, ISV).Ĥ) Prayer to release the illusion of control I choose love instead of fear, trusting that Your “perfect love” will cast out all fear (1 John 4:18). I choose faith instead of fear, believing in Your good plans for me. I have been crippled and poisoned by fear for too long. Help me to find healthy and helpful ways to love and care and pray for (him/her), even as I learn to trust You to see all I cannot see and do what I cannot do.įather, I give my fear to You. I know that You share that love and concern, so I release (him/her) into Your hands. You know all my love and concern for (him/her). Help me to keep letting go and release these toxic emotions as often as they try to return. With Your help, I release my anger into Your hands. I don’t want to be an angry, resentful and bitter person. But I don’t want to live with it any longer. And You know how deep the hurt goes and how long I have lived with it. You know I am troubled by thoughts and feelings of anger, resentment and bitterness. 1) Prayer to release anger, resentment and bitterness
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