Jennie@ifish
04-30-2002, 06:10 AM
Father,
Thank you for this day, where the birds sing well into the dusk, and before the sun rises in the morning.
Direct me, when the skies are cloudy and grey, away from the draw of the computer screen, and to the kitchen table window, where I can read your word, and thank you for the love, and everything that surrounds my family.
Help me, Father, to see the good in the internet, and steer clear of the bad.
Help me to try and promote good, rather than evil.
Be with me as I try and steer people away from enjoying the drama that happens when there is a disagreement on ifish. Guide me as try to love them for the person that you created, and that you love so dearly. Stop me from vengeance, and lead me to forgiveness.
I am far from perfect, Lord, and find myself getting deeper into personal conflicts than is my business or right. Help me to use your name to bring peace.
At times, I find myself rejoicing at things I shouldn't, and contributing to causes that don't celebrate your name.
At these times, I know you are closer to me than ever.
Lord, I feel a responsibility with my business to be an example. Sometimes I feel far from able, far from successful.
Help me to smile, to spread joy, to be friendly, especially to those that challenge my patience.
As I walk through my day, let the song, "They will know we are Christians by our love" play over and over in my head.
Thank you, Father, for giving me a reason to smile and be joyful.
Thank you for a reason to love.
Be with me today, as I get a root canal. You know how dentists scare me! Yikes! :smile:
Amen
[ 05-04-2002, 08:33 AM: Message edited by: Jennie@ifish ]
Thank you for this day, where the birds sing well into the dusk, and before the sun rises in the morning.
Direct me, when the skies are cloudy and grey, away from the draw of the computer screen, and to the kitchen table window, where I can read your word, and thank you for the love, and everything that surrounds my family.
Help me, Father, to see the good in the internet, and steer clear of the bad.
Help me to try and promote good, rather than evil.
Be with me as I try and steer people away from enjoying the drama that happens when there is a disagreement on ifish. Guide me as try to love them for the person that you created, and that you love so dearly. Stop me from vengeance, and lead me to forgiveness.
I am far from perfect, Lord, and find myself getting deeper into personal conflicts than is my business or right. Help me to use your name to bring peace.
At times, I find myself rejoicing at things I shouldn't, and contributing to causes that don't celebrate your name.
At these times, I know you are closer to me than ever.
Lord, I feel a responsibility with my business to be an example. Sometimes I feel far from able, far from successful.
Help me to smile, to spread joy, to be friendly, especially to those that challenge my patience.
As I walk through my day, let the song, "They will know we are Christians by our love" play over and over in my head.
Thank you, Father, for giving me a reason to smile and be joyful.
Thank you for a reason to love.
Be with me today, as I get a root canal. You know how dentists scare me! Yikes! :smile:
Amen
[ 05-04-2002, 08:33 AM: Message edited by: Jennie@ifish ]