"You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind."
Matt 22:37
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Prayer is, in the strictest sense, a humble religious petition of man to God to seek divine benevolence and benefits he needs for life, both temporal and eternal. It is a conversation with God, either by accepted prayer forms, or from the heart. Consider these words as if God were speaking them to His children...
"It is not necessary my child, to know much in order to please me much; it is enough that you love me fervently. Speak here to me then, as you would speak to your most intimate friend, to your mother, to your brother." ~God your Father~
He Gave His Only Son
"Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed."
John 21:29
Quotes to Live By- There should be less talk. A preaching point is not a meeting point.
- The dying, the cripple, the mental, the unwanted, the unloved-- they are Jesus in disguise.
- In the West there is loneliness, which I call the leprosy of the West. In many ways it is worse than our poor in Calcutta. (Commonweal, Dec 19, 1997)
- It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving.
- The poor give us much more than we give them. They're such strong people, living day to day with no food. and they never curse, never complain. We don't have to give them pity or sympathy. We have so much to learn from them.
- I see God in every human being. When I wash the leper's wounds, I feel I am nursing the Lord himself. Is it not a beautiful experience?
- I do not pray for success. I ask for faithfulness.
- Let us not be satisfied with just giving money. Money is not enough, money can be got, but they need your hearts to love them. So, spread your love everywhere you go.
- If you judge people, you have no time to love them.
~Mother Teresa~
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by Kelsey McKay
What can I say to the man who laid down His life for me? Thank you just doesn't seem good enough. How can I repay you, my Lord, for the air I breathe and for the new day I awaken to. If I could find some way to show you that it's because of You and Your endless love,that I've become who I am now.
Your parable about the lost sheep fits so many of us. I myself was lost at one time and You came after me and now hold me in Your arms. that's the love we all need, Jesus You are so mighty, you are my Savior.
It can be hard at times, but You always seem to help with any and all situations. Thank You for your many blessings. My heart is nearly complete and it's because of You and what You have done for me and all sinners. You have entered my heart and I never want you to leave. Thank You for being there for me. Thank You for being there for me. I am heartily sorry for taking so long to realize it was You and Your divine mercy and love that set us all free. I praise you Lord. I love you my King.
So is "thank you" enough? No...I will always be here for You as You are for me! I will love others as You love me. I'll spread Your word with the passion that You yourself have done and have shown me. I need you Lord and I have You in my mind, heart and soul. I'm here, your humble, unworthy servant. Please forgive me my sins and save a place for me in Heaven.
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