Your Word says an anxious heart

weighs a person down,

and this is how I think they must feel—as if they're carrying heavy loads,

more than they can bear.

When they feel upset and beside themselves, calm them down and comfort them with the assurance of Your love.

Help them not be overwhelmed by anxious thoughts.

(Proverbs 12:25a; Psalm 94:19)

Our hearts are not supposed to be troubled;

but that's their struggle—help them trust You

and the Lord Jesus,

as I know they must.

Help them understand

that You are the One

who makes a way when things seem impossible; nothing is too hard for You!

(John 14:27; Isaiah 43:19; Jeremiah 32:17; Luke 1:37)

Help them be faithful to You

and to the way You want them to live,

for You guard the lives of those who are faithful; You protect them and never turn away from them.

Help them know You as their fortress,

as the rock in whom they take refuge,

as One who is good,

whose love endures forever,

whose faithfulness continues through all generations.

(Psalm 97:10; Proverbs 2:8;

Psalm 37:28; 94:22; 100:5)

In Jesus' name, amen.

- Jim & Kaye Johns

May every creature

abound in well-being and peace

May every living being,

weak or strong,

the long and the small,

the short and the medium-sized,

the mean and the great--

may every living being,

seen or unseen,

those dwelling far off,

those nearby,

those already born,

those waiting to be born--

may all attain inward peace.

Let noone decieve another,

despise another in any situation

let noone,

from confusion or hatred,

wish evil to anyone at all.

Just as a mother,

with her own life,

protects her only son from hurt,

so within yourself

foster a limitless concern

for every living creature.

Display a heart of boundless love

for all the world

In all it's height

and depth and broad extent--

love unrestrained,

without hate or second thought

Then,

as you stand or walk,

sit or lie,

until overcome by drowsiness,

devote your mind

entirely to this

it is known as

...

living here the life divine

1Timothy 2:8.....Therefore, I desire that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

Psalm 5:3.....My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning I will direct my prayer to You, and I will look up.

Luke 18:1.....Then Jesus spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart

Hebrews 4:16....Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Matthew  6:7....And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. .

Matthew  6.9-13..... After this manner therefore pray ye...
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen

Matthew  5.44..... I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you

Shall I remember Thee and all Thou art,
presented by this meal, Thy presence true,
this day, this creature, yea, and all things new?
I come by grace through faith, and faith apart
from works is dead, and death shall have no part
when I believe, and bless, and break bread to
remember Thee, and witness Thee, and view
Thy hands and feet and side and broken heart.
As Thou art risen, raise me from the dead
to kisses which are better than this wine
and to embraces better than this bread,
for I am Thine, O Lord, and Thou art Mine,
Thy body and Thy blood, broken and bled.
I shall remember Thee, and I shall dine