Little Prayer Poems To Give you Strength To Face Another Day.

The Heartache No One Sees

I've carried it around
And I've hid it from the light
And I've learned how to smile
And pretend I'm alright
But I'm tired of running
And I'm tired of pain
It's the wounds we deny
That drive us insane.

There is a heartache that no one sees
A frozen tear inside of me
Well I think tonight
I'm going to set it free
Come and heal the heartache no one sees.

I'm gonna go down deep
To the place that is broken
I'm gonna embrace it
Bring it out in the open
Bathe it in forgiveness
Bathe it in His grace
Make peace with the truth
That I could not face.

Take this heartache
Take this shame
Melt these tears
Let them fall like rain
Fall like rain.

There is a heartache that no one sees
A frozen tear inside of me
Well I think tonight
I'm going to set it free
Come and heal the heartache no one sees.

Lord Most High

From the ends of the earth
From the depths of the sea
From the heights of the heavens
Your name be praised.

From the hearts of the weak
From the shouts of the strong
From the lips of all people
This song we raise Lord.

Throughout the endless ages
You will be crowned with praises
Lord most high
Exalted in every nation
Sovereign of all creation
Lord most high be magnified.

The songs above the last one are from CD album by a Celtic singer by the name of Sheila Walsh, and the ones I will put below, are off the CD albums by the Christian song group called: Women of Faith. I find these songs to be uplifting and I hope you do not mind that I have added them here.

Boundless Love

If I stand or I should fall
You know me well You see it all
My darkest nights my deepest fears
I cry to You and You will hear.

Boundless Love come carry me
To the place where I at last am free
Where I belong and You will be
Where all of You is all of me
Boundless Love come carry me.

In Your fullness I will rest
I find Your peace beneath the cross
Knowing You my one desire
Take me now to where You are.

Boundless Love come carry me
To the place where I at last am free
Where I belong and You will be
Where all of You is all of me
Boundless Love come carry me.

Here we stand now in Your name
You've changed our hearts
We're not the same
Your love has captured all we are
O Lamb of God Sweet Morning Star.

O The Passion

O the passion, O the wonder
Of the fiery love of Christ
King of Glory on the alter
Perfect Lamb of sacrifice
Who are we that He would love us
Who but He would give His life
O the passion, O the wonder
Of the fiery love of Christ.

O the wisdom, O the wonder
Of the power of the cross
Love so rare no words could tell it
Life Himself has died for us
Who are we that He would save us
Crucified to give us life
O the wisdom, O the wonder
Of the power of the cross.

O the passion, O the wonder
Of the fiery love of Christ
Death defeated by His rising
Darkness conquered by His light
We will sing His praise forever
Worthy is the Lamb of Life
O the passion, O the wonder
Of the fiery love of Christ.

If you are ready to share God's great love,
Follow His Spirit and give Him your all;
Numberless blessings are waiting for you
As you respond and obey Jesus' call.

All to Jesus I surrender,
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.

Thought For The Day :

I will practice love, because lack of love will block my way.
I will try to see good in all people, those I like and also those who fret me and go against the grain. They are all children of God. I will try to give love, otherwise how can I dwell in God's spirit, whence nothing unloving can come ?
I will try to get along with all people, because the more love I give away, the more I will have.

Prayer:
I pray that I may do all I can to love others, in spite of their many faults. I pray that as I love, so will I be loved. Amen.

Thought For The Day :

I will start a new life each day. I will put the old mistakes away and start anew each day. God always offers me a fresh start. I will not be hardened or anxious. If God's forgiveness were only for the righteous and those who had not sinned, where would be its need ? I believe that God forgives us all of our sins, if we are honestly trying to live today the way He wants us to live. God forgives us much and we should be very grateful.

Prayer :
I ask for forgiveness of my sins. I am sorry for having failed you. I pray that my life may not be spoiled by worry and fear and selfishness. I pray that I may have a glad, thankful and humble heart. Amen.

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Thought For The Day:

I must learn to accept self-discipline. I must try never to yield one point that I have already won. I must not let myself go in resentments, hates, fears, pride, lust or gossip. Even if discipline keeps me separated from some people who are without discipline, nevertheless I will carry on. I may have different ways and a different standard of living than others. I may be actuated by different motives than some people. But I will try to live the way I believe God wants me to live, no matter what others say.

Prayer:
I pray that I may be an example to others of a better way of living. I pray that I may carry on in spite of hindrances. Amen.

Thought For The DAy:

Pride stands sentinel at the door of the heart and shuts out the love of God. God can only dwell with the humble and the obedient. Obedience to God's will is the key unlocking the door to God's kingdom. You cannot obey God to the best of your ability without in time realizing God's love and responding to that love. The tough stone steps of obedience lead up to where the mosaic floor of love and joy is laid. Where God's spirit is, there is your home. There is heaven for you.

Prayer:
I pray that God may make His home in my humble and obedient heart. I pray that I may obey his guidance to the best of my ability. Amen.

Thought For The Day:

I will sometimes go aside into a quiet place of retreat with God. In that place, I will find restoration and healing and power. I will plan quiet times now and then, times when I will commune with God and arise rested and refreshed to carry on the work which God has given me to do. I know that God will never give me a load greater than I can bear. It is in serenity and peace that all true success lies.

Prayer:
I pray that I may strengthen my inner life, so that I may find serenity. I pray that my soul may be restored in quietness and peace.

I am living for the moment
When before His feet I fall,
And with all the host of heaven
Own Him Lord and King of all.

O cleansing Word, O precious Word,
Thy promises are true;
They are the " Amen" in my life;
Thy truths are ever new.

Thought For The Day:

Share your love, your joy, your happiness, your time, your food, your money gladly with all. Give out all the love you can with a glad, free heart and hand. Do all you can for others and back will come such countless stores of blessings. Sharing draws others to you. Take all who come as sent by God and give them royal welcome. You may never see the results of your sharing. Today they may not need you, but tomarrow may bring results from the sharing you did today.

Prayer:
I pray that I may make each visitor desire to return. I pray that I never make anyone feel repulsed or unwanted.

Thought For The Day:

Love the busy life. It is a joy-filled life. Take your fill of joy in the Spring. Live outdoors whenever possible. Sun and air are nature's great healing forces. That inward joy changes unhealthy blood into pure, healthy, life-giving flow. But never forget that the real healing of the spirit comes from within, from the close, loving contact of your spirit with God's spirit. Keep in close communion with God's spirit day by day.

Prayer:
I pray that I may learn to live the abundant life. I pray that I may enjoy a close contact with God this day and be glad in it.

Thought For The Day:

We all are seeking something, but many do not know what they want in life. They are seeking something because they are restless and dissatisfied, without realizing that faith in God can give an objective and purpose to their lives. Many of us are at least subconsciously seeking for a Power greater than ourselves, because that would give a meaning to our existence. If you have found the Higher Power, you can be the means of leading others aright, by showing them that their search for meaning to life will end when they find faith and trust in God as the answer.

Prayer:
I pray that my soul will lose its restlessness by finding rest in God. I pray that I may find peace of mind in the thought of God and His purpose for my life.

THE CHRISTMAS DAY HEART
by Dean Collins

Let me be glad again a little while,
and see the world all hung with tinsel chains,
Hear reindeer hoofs and see old Santa smile
through every window's frost-embroidered panes.

Let me unwrap the years and, one by one,
find each wrapper brighter and more gay,
Till suddenly the gist and goal are won---
and I unwrap my child's heart stored away.

Let me unwrap the heart that long ago
beat like a silver bell when morning came,
Hearing the wakened folk move to and fro
and the big fireplace snap in roaring flame.

Let me unwrap the heart that seemed to climb
into my throat and throb there mightly
Waiting for father to say: " Now's the time! "
back flung the doors and bloomed the Christmas tree.

Let me unwrap the heart that knew no doubt
of the great North Pole castle, where all year
Old Santa wrought the toys and trinkets out
that piled before our raptured vision here.

Let me unwrap the heart that listened well
to mother singing, and to mother's voice
Tuned with the reed organ's notes to tell
how angels came and bade the world rejoice.

Let me unwrap the heart that simply knelt
with all the rest among the gifts to pray
And stammer out the thanks it truely felt
unto the One who gave us Christmas Day.

Let me unwrap a heart that leaps in tune
with that of my own child; a heart that lifts
The same fresh song of joy I hear her croon
as we kneel, rapt, among our Christmas gifts.

IT'S TIME AGAIN FOR CHRISTMAS
by Charlotte A. Staak

It's time again for Christmas
and happiness it brings;
It's time again for singing Christmas carols,
Christmas hymns,
There are loved ones greeting loved ones,
there's joy in many hearts
There's a nostalgic kind of sadness
for those who are apart.

It's time again for Christmas
with its lights and gay array;
It's time for cards and packages,
time for Santa and his sleigh.
It's time again for Christmas,
with its gaiety and fun;
Time for saying once again
"God bless everyone!"

Time to ask for blessing
for food with love prepared,
And to ask for health and happiness
throughout the coming year.
Yet Christmas is not just a word
we use this time of year,
Lest we forget, it means much more,
open your heart and hear;

Again we tell the story
of the birthday of a King
Who was born for our redemption,
whose praises now we sing.
It's time again for Christmas,
it's time again to say
God bless you now and always
on this special day.

MY THANK--YOU NOTE
by Bonnie C. Kane

My greatest gift at Christmas
Was not under the Christmas tree,
It had no bows or ribbons,
No shiny paper for all to see.

It came with quiet splender
On a night so long ago,
Heavenly angels announced the arrival,
Over Bethlehem a star did glow.

Other gifts are lost and forgotten,
Christmas memories fade and die,
But this gift is with me forever,
This gift from God on high.

God's love shone down on Christmas,
From sin He set me free,
Thank you God, for Jesus,
He means so much to me.

CHRISTMAS STAR
by Jane K. Nutt

A diamond shines no brighter
than that lovely Christmas star,
It shines in all its brilliance;
it's seen from near and far.
A symbol of the Christ child
as He lay upon the hay,
It tells to all the waiting world
a King was born that day.

O Bethleham Star keep shining---
give us faith and hope and love,
Keep our thoughts forever turning
to the Savior up above.
Give us strength and hope and courage
to do our best by far
And never falter in our faith
as we watch that Christmas star !!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

The spiritual life depends upon the Unseen. To live the spiritual life, you must believe in the Unseen. Try not to lose the consciousness of God's spirit in you and in others. As a child in its mother's arms, stay sheltered in the understanding and love of God. God will relieve you of the weight of worry and care, misery and depression, want and woe, faintness and heartache, if you will let Him. Lift up your eyes from earth's troubles and view the glory of the unseen God. Each day try to see more good in people, more of the Unseen in the seen.

Prayer:
I pray that I may rest and abide in the presence of the unseen God. I pray that I may leave my burdens in His care.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

Do not become encumbered by petty annoyances. Never respond to emotional upsets by emotional upset. Try to keep calm in all circumstances. Try not to fight back. Call on the grace of God to calm you when you feel like retaliating. Look to God for the inner strength to drop those resentments that drag you down. If you are burdened by annoyances, you will lose your inward peace and the spirit of God will be shut out. Try to keep peaceful within.

Prayer:
I pray that I may do the things that make for peace. I pray that I may have a mission of spreading peace and understanding, love and kindness to people everywhere.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

Spiritual progress is the law of your being. Try to see around you more and more of beauty and truth, knowledge and power. Today try to be stronger, braver, more loving, as a result of what you did yesterday. This law of spiritual progress gives meaning and purpose to your life. Always expect better things ahead. You can accomplish much good through the strength of God's spirit in you. Never be too discouraged. The world is sure to get better, in spite of setbacks of war, hate and greed. Be part of the cure of the world's ills, rather than part of the disease.

Prayer:
I pray that I may keep progressing in the better life. I pray that I may be a part of the forces for good in the world.