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Prayer to Live in the Now – March 6, 2017

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Heavenly God, You, the Holy One, Who gifted life to me as Your blessing, I beseech Thee to help me fully and wholly live in the Now. Now is all I have today. Please help me not to live in the past. In prayer I have learned that carrying anger, resentment and lack of forgiveness of the past into the present only robs me of finding love, gratefulness, wonder and awe today. I know that my thinking that true happiness will be gained in the acquisition of future possessions, rewards and success prevents me from fully living and deeply loving others today. In prayer may I hear in Your gift to me of the Now, the heartbeat of Your love for me. May I feel the flutter of angels’ wings around me. May I take in with each and every breath the air filled with Your love for me. Amen

Jack H. Emmott is a Member of Gray, Reed & McGraw, Houston, Texas and a Board-Certified family law attorney, mediator, author, entrepreneur and inspirational speaker. For more information about Jack or his latest book, Bending Angels: Living Messengers of God’s Love, go to BendingAngel.com.

This prayer was inspired by Brother Curtis Almquist, an Episcopal monk, who spoke at the Tenth Annual Collaborative Law Conference in Dallas on March 3, 2017. From Emery House, a retreat facility on 140 acres in West Newbury, Massachusetts, and beyond, Brother Curtis helps others to find the sacred in the ordinary and experience the extraordinary gift of life in the present through prayer and silence. Thank you, Brother Curtis.

Prayer for New Year’s Resolutions- January 7, 2017

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Almighty God, thank You for the body You have given me which is animated with Your precious Spirit. Please help me to take good care of my body as the temple of the fragile life You have given me. I owe it to You, to myself, and to those who love me and I love, to practice good physical and mental health. In prayer please assist me in my daily quest to care for my health so that I, as Your Earthly vessel, may be a better and more energetic servant in Your Name. May my body be Your vessel to pour the light and love of Your Son, Jesus Christ, out into the world. Amen.

Jack H. Emmott is a Member of Gray, Reed & McGraw, Houston, Texas and a Board Certified family law attorney, mediator, author, entrepreneur and inspirational speaker.

Prayer for the New Year and Renewed Life in Christ – January 1, 2017

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Heavenly Father, Praise to You for the birth of your most precious Son, Jesus Christ. In Him Your Word was made Flesh. He was mortal as all humankind. Yet because of His death and resurrection, I may have eternal life with You. As I begin the New Year, God, please help me to be reborn and have renewed life in Your Son, Jesus Christ. May I dwell in Him as He dwells in me all the days of the coming year. Amen

Jack H. Emmott is a Member of Gray, Reed & McGraw, Houston, Texas and a Board Certified family law divorce and child custody attorney, mediator, author, entrepreneur and inspirational speaker.

Lent No. 4

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Almighty Father, my spouse said something which I have not been able to forget or forgive. My spouse has apologized and requested forgiveness.  Please silence the bitterness in me for a wrong that should have been forgiven long ago. Because You forgave Mankind for our sins, I pray You can show me the way to forgive my spouse and others. Amen

Note: this prayer is not in the volume, Prayerful Passages.

Lent No. 3

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Almighty Father, I am struggling with the complexities of daily living. I have so many possessions and electronic devices that call out to me for attention. I find myself spending less and less time with my spouse and our child/children.  In daily prayer, please help me to do the simple and loving things each day:  to take time to pray; to say ‘I love you’; to hug my spouse; to hold hands. Help me, Heavenly Father, to do such generous, uncomplicated actions in my walk of faith to You. Amen

Note: this prayer is not in the volume, Prayerful Passages.

Lent No. 2

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Heavenly Father, I thank you for the strengths You have bestowed on me.  Admittedly, I have many weaknesses which have hurt my marriage. Please help me to turn away from the temptation to do things which will hurt my spouse and harm our relationship. In my refusal to yield to temptation, may we both experience greater happiness in our marriage.  May we remember that this will please You and Your Blessed Son, Jesus Christ. Amen

Note: this prayer is not in the volume, Prayerful Passages.

Lent No. 1

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Heavenly Father, when I am living each day of the blessed life You have given me, I am often overwhelmed by feelings of resentment.  These bitter feelings are as close to me as the clothes I wear. Resentment separates me from my spouse and others who need my mindful, loving presence.  God, in Your mercy, please help me to give up my resentments and heal through your generous grace.  In that way, may I love my spouse and others more deeply and be more present to serve them in the glory of Your name. Amen

Note: this prayer is not in the volume, Prayerful Passages.