The Lord bless you and be close to you. May he satisfy the hidden longings of your heart. The Lord grant you wisdom and grace and give you deep understanding. May the Lord bless you and deliver you from temptation, and empower you with the spirit of prayer, that you might pray without ceasing and experience the constant presence of the Lord, your God, who looks after you. The Lord bless you...
Seigneur, faites de moi un instrument de votre paix. Là où il y a de la haine, que je mette l"amour. Là où il y a l"offense, que je mette le pardon. Là où il y a la discorde, que je mette l"union. Là où il y a l"erreur, que je mette la vérité. Là où il y a le doute, que je mette la foi. Là où il y a le désespoir, que je mette l"espérance. Là où il y a les ténèbres, que je mette votre lumière....
Accept one another as Christ accepted us, to the glory of God. The Bible, Romans 15:7 (NRSV) - Quotations book 2015 The Protestant pastor and song writer Otto Riethmüller (1889-1939) - he belonged to the Confessing Church - decided in 1930 under the impression of the Nacional Socialism’s propaganda, to give henceforth every calendar year a headline with a Bible verse. An act of civil courage!...
A world at prayer is a world at peace. Al Scalpone - American author and scriptwriter (1913-2000), Quotations book 2015
But for me it is good to be near God. The Bible, Psalm 73:28 (NRSV) - Quotations book 2014 The Protestant pastor and song writer Otto Riethmüller (1889-1939) - he belonged to the Confessing Church - decided in 1930 under the impression of the Nacional Socialism’s propaganda, to give henceforth every calendar year a headline with a Bible verse. An act of civil courage! He has established a...
God, our Heavenly Father, make, we pray, the door of this house, wide enough to welcome all who need human love and fellowship and a Father"s care, but narrow enough to shut out all envy, pride and lack of love. Here may the tempted find help, the sorrowing receive comfort, and the penitent be assured of your mercy; and here may all your children renew their strength and go on their way in...
Let no one bewail his poverty, for the universal Kingdom has been revealed. Let no one weep for his iniquities, for pardon has shown forth from the grave. Let no one fear death, for the Saviour"s death has set us free. Johan Chrysostom - born Johan of Antioch, Greek Doctor of Church, 398-407 Archbishof of Constantinopel (344 or 349-407), from his easter Sermon, Quotations book...
May the Lord go before you to lead you, May the Lord go behind you to protect you, May the Lord go beneath you to support you, May the Lord go above you to bless you, May the Lord be within you to help you rightly serve him in body, soul and spirit and sanctify his name. May the triune God bless you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. blessing
May God shield me, may God fill me, may God keep me and watch over me. May God bring me in the land of peace, to the country of the king, to the peace of eternity. Praise to the Father, praise to the Son, praise to the Spirit, the three in one. Amen. Celtic benediction
Here we have no lasting city, but we are looking for the city that is to come. The Bible, Hebrew 13:14 (NRSV) - Quotations book 2013 The Protestant pastor and song writer Otto Riethmüller (1889-1939) - he belonged to the Confessing Church - decided in 1930 under the impression of the Nacional Socialism’s propaganda, to give henceforth every calendar year a headline with a Bible verse. An act...
I wish you not a path of devoid of clouds, nor a life on a bed of roses, nor that you might never need regret, nor that you should never feel pain. No, that is not my wish for you. My wish for you is: That you may be brave in times of trial, when others lay crosses upon your shoulders. When mountains must be climbed and chasms are to be crossed; when hope scarce can shine through. That every...
Jesus Christ said: My power is made perfekt in weakness. The Bible, 2. Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) - Quotations book 2012 The Protestant pastor and song writer Otto Riethmüller (1889-1939) - he belonged to the Confessing Church - decided in 1930 under the impression of the Nacional Socialism’s propaganda, to give henceforth every calendar year a headline with a Bible verse. An act of civil...
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. The Bible, Romans 12:21 (NIV) - Quotations book 2011 The Protestant pastor and song writer Otto Riethmüller (1889-1939) - he belonged to the Confessing Church - decided in 1930 under the impression of the Nacional Socialism’s propaganda, to give henceforth every calendar year a headline with a Bible verse. An act of civil courage! He...
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. The Bible, John 14:1 (NRSV) – Quotations book 2010 The Protestant pastor and song writer Otto Riethmüller (1889-1939) - he belonged to the Confessing Church - decided in 1930 under the impression of the Nacional Socialism’s propaganda, to give henceforth every calendar year a headline with a Bible verse. An act of civil...
Thy prayers are all filed in heaven, and if not immediately answered they are certainly not forgotten. Charles Haddon Spurgeon - English Baptist pastor (1834-1892), from "Morning and Evening: Daily Readings" (1866), Quotations book 2016
What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace. attributed to Agnes M. Pharo - American author (1904-1985)
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, "Let there be light", and there was light. God saw the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. The Bible, Genesis 1-4 (NIV) - Quotations book 2005
I have found the root of all the trouble to be the neglect of prayer. The first renewal in the society must begin with prayer. Mother Teresa - born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, Albanian-born Indian nun and order"s founder, Nobel Peace Prize 1979 (1910-1997)
For those who are faithful to you, Lord, life is not lost but changed. from the Catholic requiem
Walk carefully as you come here for God is here before you. Walk humbly as you come here for two or three are gathered. Walk softly as you come here for the spirit may speak in the silence of this place. from Ireland