Blessing/Prayer

Watchword 2009

What is possible with man is possible with God. The Bible, Lucas 18:27 (NIV) - Zitateheft 2009 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...

Faith in God

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. The Bible, Philippians 1:6 (NIV)

Watchword 2008

I live, you also will live. The Bible, John 14:19 (NIV) - Quotations book 2008 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 tradition that...

Who am I?

Who am I? They often tell me I would step from my cell"s confinement calmly, cheerfully, firmly, like a squire from his country-house. Who am I? They often tell me I would talk to my warden freely and friendly and clearly, as though it were mine to command. Who am I? They also tell me I would bear the days of misfortune equably, smilingly, proudly, like one accustomed to win. Am I then really...

Watchword 2007

Behold! I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? The Bible, Jesaja 43:19a (ESV) - Quotations book 2007 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...

The fruit of silence

The fruit of silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is faith, the fruit of faith is love, the fruit of love is service, the fruit of service is peace. Mother Teresa - born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, Albanian-born Indian nun and order"s founder, Nobel Peace Prize 1979 (1910-1997), Quotations book 2007

Our deepest fear

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that frightens us most. We ask ourselves: who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn"t save the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that...

Examen of Consciousness

1. God, I believe that at this moment I am in your presence and you are loving me. 2. God, you know my needs better than I know them. Give me your light and help as I review this day. 3. God, help me now to review the events of this day in order to recognize your blessings and my shortcomings. 4. God, I ask your forgiveness for my failings and I thank you for all your blessings. 5. As I look...

Watchword 2006

I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. The Bible, Josua 1:5 (KJV) - Quotations book 2006 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...

Prayer for Generosity

Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve as you deserve; To give and not count the cost; To fight and not to heed the wounds; To toil and not to ask for rest; To labor and not ask for reward; Save that of knowing I am doing your will. Ignatius of Loyola - founder of the Jesuit order (1491-1556), Quotations book 2006

Watchword 2004

Jesus Christ says: Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. The Bible, Marcus 13:31 (NIV) - Quotations book 2004 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....

Watchword 2002

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Bible, Jesaja 12:2 (KJV) - Quotations book 2002 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...

Strength

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. The Bible, Philippians 4:13 (ERV)