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Church and depression (4)

ironman
How can a parent pray to God when they have lost their job

and their son has been killed in Afganistan. Why do these things

happen? It is hard to be positive when negative things occure
ChanceMeeting
Hello. I am so sorry for your loss and I cannot begin to understand what you are going through. A blog I read on this site reminded me to KNOW and EXPECT God to help me. I have copied 1 of 4MaryB blogs below and two other prayers I found. I encourage you to read her other blogs and hope the prayers bring some peace to your heart and your soul.
God Bless You.


4MaryB Blog Post
`No snowflake ever falls in the wrong spot'.
Most of us would agree with this statement when thing are good ...when we meet the right person, land the right job, or get a great seat at the show because someone else just canceled. But what about when times are difficult, or challenging? What about when we lose that job, or loved one, or when things go wrong and there's no money to pay the bills? Do we still believe all is as it should be?

I'd clipped this quote several months ago, and held onto it. I didn't know why at the time, that even though I loved the quote, I could never find the additional words to write. I now know. This week threw some difficult challenges at me, and as I asked the heavens for understanding, those words suddenly came to mind. `No snowflake ever falls in the wrong spot'. Was it true? Yes. Unequivocally. Even in times of disappointment and sorrow, if we continue to look for wisdom, our eyes will open to the beauty of the snow as it falls into our lives ... each crystallized raindrop drifting into the perfect spot within the puzzle of our lives. And just like a jigsaw puzzle, without each and every piece, there would be no completed picture - our lives would be left missing moments of joy, moments of overcoming, moments of completion, and moments of peace.

We do not always know why things happen - we cannot see the whole picture just yet. But each piece - each moment, each person, each day - is a part of the perfection of our life. We only need to hear the whisper of the snowflakes falling into place ... and then we can look forward with the peace and understanding that all is, indeed, as it should be. And to live each day with grace and joy.

With love & gratitude always

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Dear Holy One, sometimes it is hard for us to remember to thank you, especially when we are worried and troubled. Sometimes we need to complain or question you before we feel free to love you. O God, our lives can be so difficult. Some of our days have been filled with heartache, loss, confusion, sickness, and even death. Sometimes, God, you have seemed far off and impossible to understand. What we know is that our hurts have stretched and deepened us. And we know that you suffer alongside and with us. Help us to recognize and find comfort in your presence, for you never abandon us. Help us to trust your goodness and your grace for you are our refuge and our strength. Help us to find peace by resting in your boundless love. Amen.
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When our world seems bleak, when we walk with sadness
Spirit of Love, strengthen us with your presence.

When anxiety takes over our spirit, when restlessness governs us, Spirit of Serenity, deepen in us the energy of your peace.

In times when fear threatens to drown our trust in you, and we are tempted to doubt all the ways we have known you , Spirit of Steadfastness, renew our trust in your love and presence.

As we walk on the edges of life and death, as we struggle with inner and outer changes, Spirit of Wisdom, move us with the energy of your divine guidance.
tennesseejudy
When our world seems bleak, when we walk with sadness
Spirit of Love, strengthen us with your presence.

When anxiety takes over our spirit, when restlessness governs us, Spirit of Serenity, deepen in us the energy of your peace.

In times when fear threatens to drown our trust in you, and we are tempted to doubt all the ways we have known you , Spirit of Steadfastness, renew our trust in your love and presence.

As we walk on the edges of life and death, as we struggle with inner and outer changes, Spirit of Wisdom, move us with the energy of your divine guidance.
angel

That is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.
ironman
thank you for your kind words
have a great day
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