Station 1 – Jesus in the Garden

“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”  An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.  And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.

(Luke 42-44)

Dear Heavenly Father,

You lived every…

Stations of the Cross – Good Friday Devotions

Station 1 – Jesus in the Garden

“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”  An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.  And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.

(Luke 42-44)

Dear Heavenly…

Everyone who has children should consider taking their children on Good Friday to the service for Stations of the Cross.  I did last year and found it VERY educational for my children.  I think it drove home the true pain of that day. 

I think we (especially parents) tend to skip over the trial and crucifixion of Jesus and go straight for the resurrection.  This practice diminishes the true sacrifice.  My children were 7 & 9 at the time but they were old enough to start…

Below is a prayer for someone very close to me.    I am concerned about her soul.  Please take a moment to pray for this person.  I love her deeply.  Also, please feel free to use this for someone close to you.  I think it is a symptom of  our life in America.  I know she is not the only one with this malady.

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Consuming Career

Dear Heavenly Father,

My very close friend is for whom I…

I have been praying the below prayer nightly since the beginning of the year.  I have found it pulling me closer to God.  I pray that you find it helpful in your prayer life.  in changes slightly every day as so my sins but I think you might find it helpful in your prayer life.

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Our Father who art in heaven.

Hallowed be Thy name.

            Dear Lord help me      To respect…

The Paradoxical Commandments were written by Kent M. Keith in 1968 as part of a booklet for student leaders. This website provides information about the origin of the Paradoxical Commandments and the many places they have been sighted over the years. You can purchase…

Below is for someone needing a little mid-day prayer.....

Dear Father in Heaven

We thank you for this lunchtime meal,

allowing respite during the miday ordeal.

The day is half over and has become so hectic,

We pray that we remember to You we must stick.

We thank you for this time together

Please help us to always love one another.

We thank you for this precious time

And pray that the rest of the day is more…