In other words, anger places a heavier burden on the heart.
This is why people who can’t control their emotions experience frequent strokes.
How does “turning the other cheek” factor into this?
When we choose to let go of our anger and resentment, to “turn the other cheek,” we essentially reduce the harmful impact of these negative emotions on our systems.
We reduce our stress levels, blood pressure, and decrease inflammation.
The more I reflect on this, the more it makes sense.
Jesus taught us to turn the other cheek not just for the sake of our spiritual health, but also for our physical well-being.
He truly wants what’s good for us in every aspect of our existence.
Does this mean we should let others walk over us? Of course not. We must stand firm in our convictions and uphold what is right.
However, it means that we should strive to react to provocations with a spirit of forgiveness, rather than anger and resentment.
We should trust in God to handle our battles and take care of our hearts, both physically and spiritually.
So, the next time you find yourself in a stressful situation, remember the wisdom of Jesus’s teaching to turn the other cheek.
A lot of Christians in my church have talked to me about the same subject
People accuse them of being selfish for trying to reach Heaven.
They say that they follow God’s Will simply for their own personal benefit.
Instead of becoming defensive, let’s try to stand from the accusers’ point of view.
Doing everything in our power to go to Heaven might seem like selfish behavior to atheists.
If our primary concern is our own salvation, then we are not living out Christ’s commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves.
We might become so focused on ourselves that we neglect to show love and compassion to those around us who are also in need of God’s grace.
In this sense, trying to live forever can indeed be selfish.
But is that accusation fair?
From our perspective, the desire to reach Heaven is simply a natural response to the love and grace that God has bestowed upon us.
It is not about personal gain, but about living to serve and glorify God.
In that way, following God’s Will could be considered the ultimate expression of selflessness.
So, which is it? Is trying to reach Heaven selfish or selfless?
The answer, I believe, lies in the heart behind the motivation.
If our motivation is rooted in a deep love for God and a desire to support the less fortunate, then it’s pure and right.
We are seeking to align our will with God’s Will, not because we want to gain salvation or escape punishment, but because we want to grow closer to Him.
However, if our motivation is solely to escape hell or gain entry into heaven, then it is selfish.
We are reducing God to a means to an end, using Him as a tool to achieve our own ends rather than loving Him for who He is.
And that is not right.
That is why we have to be certain of our motivations before we try to glorify God.
Let us examine our hearts and our motives for following God’s will.
Let us seek to love God and others because of the goodness in our hearts, minds, and souls.
And let our desire to reach Heaven be rooted in that love.
What Scripture says about selflessness.
May God grant us the grace to follow Him with pure hearts and selfless motives.
God brought an interesting nugget of wisdom my way recently.
And I am delighted to be telling you this.
The Bayes Business School in England observed people who live in almshouses.
These are institutions that provide housing for the poor and elderly.
They analyzed 100 years of data, and they found that the residents in these communities live two-and-a-half years longer than their counterparts in the wider population.
Why do these people live longer even though they are usually more poor and have fewer comforts?
Well, the answer is quite simple.
And it goes to show how our God cares for us even in ways that are not obvious.
The real reason these folks live longer is because they interact with each other daily.
And this is something that we also do as Christians.
In our Christian churches, we are more than individuals living in proximity.
We are a family, bound by our faith, love for each other, and commitment to mutual support.
This collective, grounded in shared experiences and mutual empathy, forms a shield against loneliness and isolation
Elements known to be detrimental to our physical and mental well-being.
Our communities are living embodiments of “love thy neighbor,” a command that’s not just about morality but health too.
When we care for one another and provide emotional support, we are actively contributing to our own health and longevity.
This study underscores the importance of companionship, showing how the power of a Christian community can significantly enrich our paths and extend them.
While the study’s context might be specific, its message is universal.
It helps us recognize and embrace the power of our faith.
So let us continue praying, going to church, and strengthening our bonds with our Christian brothers and sisters.
Best Christian Prayers for Strength and Healing (At Least in My Opinion)
I always try and learn new prayers that I’m nit very familiar with, and I found a few Christian prayers for strength and healing that I would very much love sharing with today with both Christians, and non-Christians, alike.
Please use these Christian prayers in any situation where you need strength, hope, healing and courage.
Prayer for Healing and Strength
Father, thank you that you sent your Son to bring me life. Life in the fullness. Life for eternity. Thank you that I share in Christ’s resurrection life. That Christ is alive in me. And His Spirit dwells deeply in my being. Right now I receive your healing. I receive the same power that raised Christ from the grave. I receive Your life. I receive Your strength.
Thank you that all things are possible for those who believe. Thank you that you are moving in me right now. May I continue to receive from you. This hour and every hour.
Disappointed in how the media is always talking about doom and gloom…
Disappointed in how pessimistic everyone has become…
And disappointed in how people have forgotten that their lives are a gift from God.
As Christians, we have to remind everyone (and ourselves) that no matter how bad things might seem, we always have things to be grateful for.
We are blessed with the love and grace of God, and that alone is something to keep us going.
We have a purpose and a plan, and we can trust that God is guiding us on our journey.
As the Bible tells us in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I am conscious of my thoughts about you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you hope at the end..”
We also have the gift of salvation, which will forever give us hope.
As the Bible tells us in Romans 10:9, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
We have the ability to forgive and be forgiven.
We have food to eat, a roof over our heads, and the love and support of our family and friends.
It’s easy to take these things for granted, but when we pause to reflect on them, we realize how truly blessed we are.
It’s important to remember that we are not alone in our struggles. God is always with us and He is in control.
He has a plan for our lives and we can trust that He will see us through any hardship.
So, let’s take a moment to give thanks for the blessings in our lives.
Say it with me:
“Thank you, Lord, for everything you have given me.”
Let’s be grateful for the small things, as well as the big things.
And let’s be a light in this world, proving good morale and support in these trying times.
Say This Prayer To Acquire Abundance (Takes 30 Seconds)
Matthew 7:7 says “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
The Lord helps those who ask for help.
When we are faced with difficulties, we should always seek guidance.
God knows what’s best for us.
But it’s up to us to reach out to Him and receive His gracious help.
If you want to acquire wealth and prosperity, then before you do anything else, you should first ask for it.
Let us say this prayer together:
“Dear Heavenly Father, I come before You in humble gratitude for the blessings and provisions You have given me. I acknowledge that everything I have comes from You, and I am deeply thankful for Your love and generosity.
I ask, Lord, that You guide me in making wise decisions, and help me to be a faithful steward of the resources You have entrusted to me.
Teach me to prioritize Your Kingdom and to use my wealth for Your glory. Let me be a channel of Your blessings, sharing Your love and goodness with those around me.
I claim Your promises of abundance and prosperity, trusting that You will provide for my needs according to Your riches in glory. Help me to walk in faith and obedience as I seek to align my actions with Your plans and purposes.
Amen.”
You might be wondering, why does this prayer work?
There is nothing special about it
Anyone could have thought of it.
But that’s the point!
It’s not what you say.
It’s how you feel when you say it.
The key lies in the goodness in our hearts.
When we pray with sincerity, faith, and gratitude, we make ourselves receptive to the blessings He has in store for us.
This prayer works as a tool to remind us that God is our provider and that we should be faithful stewards of His resources.
God’s ways are higher than ours, and His timing is flawless.
Sometimes, the blessings may not come in the way we expect or when we expect them, but God always knows what’s best for us.
We must always remain grateful for the blessings He bestows upon us.
Cultivate a heart of thankfulness for everything that God has given you.
And you’ll find that your faith and trust in Him will grow, paving the way for the miraculous to take place.
May your prayers lead to abundant blessings.
Best 3 Short Prayers to Help Christians Start Their Day
I always tend to pray multiple times per day.
I also understand that most people are extremely busy throughout their day,
and they may not find enough time to set aside for daily prayers.
So I want to share with all of your “way too busy to pray” Christians,
three very short prayers that you can always find time to do!
Christian Prayer for Healing
Healer of all, touch those who are suffering and bring your comforting and restorative presence to their lives.
Christian Prayer for Strength
God, give me the strength to face challenges with courage and the faith to overcome them through your guidance.
Christian Prayer for Guidance
Heavenly Father, lead me in your ways, for I trust in your wisdom. May I walk according to your will and find your purpose for my life.
Their study revealed that art has many health benefits.
While they focused on digital art viewing, the power of art in our churches is undoubtedly no less impactful.
When we gaze upon the sacred paintings, sculptures, and stained glass windows in our churches, we are reminded of the divine stories they represent.
These sacred works of art are a visual testament to God’s love and grace.
And they invite us into a deeper, more personal relationship with Him.
For many, church art serves as a source of comfort and inspiration.
It provides solace during challenging times and encourages us to remain steadfast in our faith.
It can also help us feel more connected to our Christian brothers, as we share in the appreciation of these creative expressions of our shared beliefs.
The study also found that individuals with high levels of aesthetic responsiveness experienced more pleasurable and meaningful art experiences.
This means that by cultivating our sensitivity to the beauty in our churches, we can harness the full potential of art to uplift our spirits.
And we can enhance our mental health.
So the next time you find yourself in the quiet sanctuary of your local church, take a moment to appreciate the beauty that surrounds you.
Let the sacred art speak to your soul, allowing it to inspire, comfort, and transform you.
Remember, art serves many purposes.
It is an incredible way to bring us closer to God, strengthen our faith, and improve our overall well-being.
What is your favorite piece of art in your local church? Message me in the comments section back and let me know!
One of the most pressing questions that we Christians must grapple with is the issue of pain and hardship.
If God is good, then why does He allow such things to happen?
This is a question that has been asked by believers and non-believers alike for millennia.
And it is one that continues to trouble us.
First and foremost, it is important to acknowledge that pain and hardship are real and difficult experiences that many of us have to go through.
Whether it is physical pain, emotional pain, or the pain of loss, these experiences can be incredibly difficult to bear.
It is natural to ask why we must endure such trials, especially when we believe in a loving and compassionate God.
What everyone must understand, however, is that God did not create a world full of pain and hardship.
In the beginning, everything was good.
But sin entered the world through the disobedience of Adam and Eve.
This disobedience caused a separation between humanity and God, which resulted in the pain, hardship, and brokenness that we see in the world.
However, just because sin is the cause of pain and hardship does not mean that God lacks the power to intervene.
God has done everything possible to restore our relationship with Him and to redeem the world from the effects of sin.
This is why He sent His son, Jesus Christ, to undergo the crucifixion for our sins.
Through Jesus, we have the hope of living eternally and the assurance that one day pain and hardship will be eradicated.
In the meantime, we must remember that God is with us in our hardships and that He can use even our most difficult experiences for good.
As Isaiah 55:9 says, “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
We must stay strong.
Are You Too Nice of a Christian?
As Christians, we are called to love and serve others.
As it is written in the Bible: “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” (Colossians 3:12)
We are taught to be kind, compassionate, and understanding.
However, there is a fine line between being kind and being too nice.
Being too nice can actually be harmful to both ourselves and the people around us.
When we are too nice, we often put the needs and wants of others before our own.
And this can lead to feelings of resentment and burnout…even if we don’t realize it right away.
Additionally, when we are too nice, we can often run away from difficult conversations and situations.
We may not confront someone about their behavior or even stand up for ourselves.
This is how unresolved issues are made.
That’s why we should always be direct and honest.
It doesn’t mean that we should be rude or attacking.
We can still be kind and compassionate.
But if you are too nice, how can you even begin to do that?
Well, this is the reason I’m writing this Christian Blog article.
I’ve gathered several ideas you can follow to continue living according to God’s will without putting other people’s needs before your own:
Set boundaries.
It’s important to understand that you have the right to say no and to have your own needs and wants.
Communicate effectively.
When someone is crossing your boundaries or you are feeling taken advantage of, it’s important to speak up and communicate your feelings.
Take care of yourself.
Make sure you are taking care of your own physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
We are responsible for our health. And we should take care of ourselves just like we take care of our loved ones.
Stand up for yourself and others.
Jesus stood up for the marginalized and oppressed, as it is written in Luke 4:18:
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.”
We can do the same by speaking up and stepping forward when we see injustice.
As Christians, we can sometimes forget about our own needs and wants.
But we should be compassionate towards ourselves, just as we do with others.
So don’t fall for the “nice trap”, and always remember these 4 tips.
How Many Calories Do You Need To Survive?
Did you know that the average person needs just about 1200-1500 calories to survive?
It’s true. Researchers have found that we don’t need as much food as most people think to keep ticking over.
But let’s not become too excited, folks.
That’s just for pure survival
For your basic physiological functions like breathing, heart beating, and maintaining temperature.
This is essentially what you need to stay alive.
If you are a prepper, then you know that surviving is not the same as thriving.
When you’re trying to make it through a tough situation.
Whether it’s a natural emergency or some other type of situation
You’re not just going to be lying around.
You’ll be active.
You’ll be under stress.
You’ll be using your body and mind in ways that demand much more than those 1200-1500 calories.
So how much do you actually need?
To give you a ballpark figure, an average moderately active man needs around 2,500 calories a day.
And an average moderately active woman needs around 2,000 calories a day to maintain their weight and health.
When you’re dealing with a survival situation, it’s essential to have high energy, nutrient dense foods to keep you fueled.
Things like nuts and seeds, dried fruits, canned goods, protein bars, and MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) can provide a substantial amount of calories in a small, portable package.
Remember, folks, planning is key.
Knowing how many calories you and your family will need in an emergency and preparing your food stores in advance can make a world of difference when the chips are down.
So the next time you’re out shopping, instead of grabbing that pack of ramen noodles, why not invest in some nutrient-rich, high-calorie foods that will really give you the energy you need when SHTF?
Survival is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. And for this long haul, you need to fuel yourself properly.
So let’s keep our survival instincts sharp and our health well-nourished.
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I apologize for publishing this article over a weekend because I understand how busy everyone is during the week and takes the weekend to relax and spend time with your loved ones.
My amazing grandmother passed away this past Thursday after living a very long and beautiful life, and is now dancing in heaven with my grandfather! But even though I recognize that every life will come to an end, I am still dealing with the loss of my beloved grandmother, and would very much appreciate anyone reading this to please share any prayers with me that have given you comfort during times of grieving for the loss of a loved one, especially a grandparent.
Below I have listed 10 prayers that have helped me deal with grief in the past, but with that said I need some new ones to help me get through this loss.
#10 Best Uplifting Prayer To Help Overcome Grief: Isaiah 53:4-5, Joshua 1:9
Heavenly Father, I thank You that You sent Your Son to be pierced and crushed so that by His wounds I could be healed. I pray that You help me walk in this promise of healing during this difficult time. I pray for healing from the sadness I feel and pray that I can one day be strong as You instructed Joshua. Help me not to be discouraged, because You are always with me, Amen.
#9 Best Uplifting Prayer To Help Overcome Grief: Loss Of A Loved One
Loving Father, I am finding it so hard to even get up out of bed to start the day, knowing that I have to face it alone and without the one I love so dearly. I know that without Your grace and sufficiency I could never get through the day, but I thank You that You have promised to be with me and to provide me with Your strength for today as well as bright hope for tomorrow.
I can’t imagine tomorrow being anything but a day filled with pain, as I do not have my loved one beside me, but I ask that in Your grace You will give me the strength to get through today, step by step, knowing that You are there to carry me, even when my heart seems to fail from the grief and pain that I am going through.
Thank You. that You have promised to carry our pain and thank You that Your grace is sufficient for every eventuality in our lives. Give me the strength to cope with the loneliness I feel and help me to move forward in my life-plans, knowing that You are with me, to support and strengthen.
Give me hope for tomorrow, for my hope and my trust is in You, Lord. Hold me close I pray, and thank You for always being with me and the great comfort that I have in knowing You, as my own dear Savior and friend, Amen.
#8 Best Uplifting Prayer To Help Overcome Grief: Loss And Deep Grief
O God, I come to You filled with hurt and sadness and even anger because of my great loss. Lord, I know that You have a plan for each of our lives, but I am in such pain and grief that it is hard to focus on the truth that You do care and that You have had to face deep grief and loss too. Lord, my hurt and pain runs deep and I feel that my heart is breaking. I ask you to touch my hurting heart.
I know, Lord, that You are the God of comfort and that You have been with me every step of the way. I ask You to draw ever closer to me at this time for I feel that my whole world has been shattered.
I find it hard when people who don’t understand try to say words that they think are comforting but sometimes it makes the hurt even worse and I feel hurt and so very, very alone.
Lord, I know it is true that in time the pain will lessen but please be with me, hold me close and steady me, for I know that without You I could not face another day, another hour.
I keep thinking about that song we used to sing when I was younger, never a heartache, and never a groan, never a teardrop, and never a moan, ever a danger but there on the throne, moment by moment He thinks of His own.
I keep thinking about that song we used to sing when I was younger, never a heartache, and never a groan, never a teardrop, and never a moan, ever a danger but there on the throne, moment by moment He thinks of His own, Amen.
#7 Best Uplifting Prayer To Help Overcome Grief: Psalms 73:26, John 14:1
Oh Lord, my flesh feels crippled by my grief, but Your Word says that in spite of this and even though my flesh and heart fail, it is You who is the strength of my heart forever. Lord, I put my trust in You and ask that You allow me to let go of my grief so that I can receive Your peace. I thank You in advance for the peace that I am about to receive, Amen.
#6 Best Uplifting Prayer To Help Overcome Grief: 1 Peter 5:7
Dear Lord, the grief I feel right now is unbearable. I understand that You know how I feel because You created me and I know that You care for me. I cast all of my sadness on You so that I can feel whole again. Please take away the pain so that I can be filled with peace. Make my heart whole so that I can feel joy again. Lord I love You and thank You for being with me during this difficult period of my life, Amen.
#5 Best Uplifting Prayer To Help Overcome Grief: 2 Corinthians 1:4
Dear Lord, I thank You for the comfort I have received. I didn’t think that I would make it, but because of You I have replaced grief with peace. Your Word says that we may be able to comfort those who are in trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. So, Father help me to comfort others in the way that You have comforted me. Let my healing be another person’s comfort and strength. Father, thank You for keeping me and strengthening my heart. This is the prayer of my heart, Amen.
#4 Best Uplifting Prayer To Help Overcome Grief: Prayer For Comfort When You’re Hurting
Dear God, Some days feel too hard. We’re hurting. Struggling. Fighting fear and worry at every turn. Thank you in the midst of it all, you haven’t left us to fend for ourselves. Forgive us for doubting you are there. Forgive us for thinking you’ve forgotten. Forgive us for believing we somehow know the better way.
You are fully trustworthy. You are All-Powerful. You are Able. You are Lord over every situation no matter how difficult it may seem. You are Healer and will never waste the grief we carry today. You will use all things for good in some way. Anything is possible with you. Nothing is too difficult for you.
We pray for those who grieve today. We ask for your comfort to surround those who weep. We pray for the peace of your presence to cover our minds and thoughts, as you remind us, the enemy can never steal us out of your hands. He never has the final say over our lives. We are kept safe in your presence forever, whether in life or in death.
We thank you that your ways are higher than our ways and your thoughts are bigger than our thoughts.
We lay it all down at your feet, every burden, every care. Believing that is the safest place for it to be.
We love you, Lord, we need your fresh grace.
In the Powerful Name of Jesus, Amen.
#3 Best Uplifting Prayer To Help Overcome Grief: A Prayer for Those in Grief
Lord, you know those who are hurting right now. We know you care because you are our Heavenly Father. God, I thank you for giving us comfort when we hurt. Help us remember we are not alone as we grieve. Help us cling to You when we feel despair and we miss those we have lost. Father, show us how to take refuge in You when our hearts are shattered. We know you understand. So we lift up each person reading this right now. Comfort them. We pray this in Your Son’s precious and Holy name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
#2 Best Uplifting Prayer To Help Overcome Grief: A Prayer for When You Need God’s Comfort and Encouragement
Father of mercies, comfort and strengthen my heart today. You know my affliction. Thank you for the peace that comes from knowing you are intimately acquainted with my deepest struggles and doubts. Thank you for your healing presence.
You are the God of all comfort. Help me keep my heart open to your Holy Spirit today. Bring your peace and love into my life. Remind me of the joy of my salvation and give me the strength to keep trusting you. Even in my difficult circumstances, you are in control, and you are working for my good. Comfort me today.
Lord, thank you for the comfort I find in the knowledge that you know all my troubles. Make me aware of the affliction and trouble of those around me, that I might serve to bring encouragement to them today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
#1 Best Uplifting Prayer To Help Overcome Grief: Psalm 34:18
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit, Amen.
I hope everyone has an AMAZING rest of your weekend, and I appreciate any, and ALL, prayers that you can share with me to help me and my family get through this sad time in our lives.
I was thinking about my favorite prayers last night, and I wanted to see if my FAVPRITES were among the most popular Christian prayers of all time. So like the good Christian woman I am, I sat down, opened up my laptop, and emailed, as well as skyped, all of my friends and family asking them what their favorite prayers are, and many of them loved the same ones that I did.
Now my family and friends don’t make up the whole world of Christianity, so I decided to hit up the Internet to find out what the most popular Christian prayers are, and honestly, I wasn’t surprised for one minute with what I discovered, and I’m pretty sure that no one reading this will be shocked by the results either.
Listed below are the 10 most popular Christian prayers of all time…..
#10 Most Popular Christian Prayer: Twenty-Third Psalm – Psalms 23: 1-6
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff–they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
#9 Most Popular Christian Prayer: Covenant Prayer – John Wesley
I am no longer my own, but yours. Put me to what you will, place me with whom you will. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be put to work for you or set aside for you, Praised for you or criticized for you. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and fully surrender all things to your glory and service. And now, O wonderful and holy God, Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, you are mine, and I am yours. So be it.
And the covenant which I have made on earth, Let it also be made in heaven. Amen.
#8 Most Popular Christian Prayer: Lead Us – St. Augustine
Lead us, O God, from the sight of the lovely things of the world To the thought of thee their Creator; And grant that delighting in the beautiful things of thy creation, we may delight in thee, the first author of beauty and the Sovereign Lord of all thy works, blessed for evermore.
#7 Most Popular Christian Prayer: Let Me Serve You – St. Theresa of Avila
Govern everything by your wisdom, O Lord, so that my soul may always be serving you in the way you will and not as I choose. Let me die to myself so that I may serve you; let me live to you who are life itself. Amen.
#6 Most Popular Christian Prayer: Trinity – St. Ethelwold
May God the Father bless us, may Christ take care of us, the Holy Ghost enlighten us all the days of our life. The Lord be our defender and keeper of body and soul, both now and for ever, to the ages of ages.
#5 Most Popular Christian Prayer: The Serenity Prayer – Reinhold Niebuhr
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardship as a pathway to peace; taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; trusting that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your will; so that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with You forever in the next. Amen.
#4 Most Popular Christian Prayer: Receive Grace – John Wesley
O God, seeing as there is in Christ Jesus an infinite fullness of all that we can want or desire, May we all receive from him, grace upon grace; grace to pardon our sins, and subdue our iniquities; to justify our persons and to sanctify our souls; and to complete that holy change, that renewal of our hearts, Which will enable us to be transformed into the blessed image in which you created us. O make us all acceptable to be partakers of the inheritance of your saints in light. Amen.
#3 Most Popular Christian Prayer: Trust – St. Augustine
My God, let me know and love you, so that I may find my happiness in you. Since I cannot fully achieve this on earth, help me to improve daily until I may do so to the full Enable me to know you ever more on earth, so that I may know you perfectly in heaven. Enable me to love you ever more on earth, so that I may love you perfectly in heave. In that way my joy may be great on earth, and perfect with you in heaven. O God of truth, grant me the happiness of heaven so that my joy may be full in accord with your promise. In the meantime let my mind dwell on that happiness, my tongue speak of it, my heart pine for it, my mouth pronounce it, my soul hunger for it, my flesh thirst for it, and my entire being desire it until I enter through death in the joy of my Lord forever. Amen.
#2 Most Popular Christian Prayer: Strengthen Us – Thomas a Kempis
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God, our Father, we are exceedingly frail and indisposed to every virtuous and gallant undertaking. Strengthen our weakness, we beseech you, that we may do valiantly in this spiritual war; help us against our own negligence and cowardice, and defend us from the treachery of our unfaithful hearts. for Jesus Christ’s sake.
#1 Most Popular Christian Prayer: The Lord’s Prayer – Matthew 6:9-13
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts and we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
I know that not all of these are everyone’s favorite prayers, but i think it’s safe to say that these are all amazing prayers that we should share with others when we have the opportunity to do so!
But with all of this said, if you’re reading this, and if you have some extra time on your hands, could you please do me a HUGE favor and let me know in the comments section which of these 10 prayers listed above is the one you have recited more than the others. Also, can you let me know which prayer, any prayer, it doesn’t have to be from this list, is your favorite prayer of all time and why!
I really appreciate all of you that have taken the time to read this article!
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