Today is Friday, January 16th, 2009; Karen's Korner #1490
A couple of short prayers for specfic times from the booklet "Blessings for Home and Hearth", which was given to me as a Christmas gift:
In Gratitude
For food and health and happy days
accept our gratitude and praise.
Amen.
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A Simple Thank You
Thank you for the food we eat
Thank you for the friends we meet
Thank you for our work and play
Thank you God for every day.
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Birthday Blessing
Another year has passed it's true
a time to smile and savor
the journey taken
wisdom gained
the setbacks and the pleasure
We thank you God for all of these
Your blessing we will treasure
our times are in your hand, O God,
please look at us with favor
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A Wedding Toast
Gracious and loving God
guide this couple
in the newness of marriage
direct them in the ways of gentleness
strengthen their hearts with compassion
And their minds with trust
Bring them contentment
as intimate partners
creative souls
bound together by their promise
and their love
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Tomorrow's Promise
May the God of peace and mercy
kindle in us
a love that endures any loss
a hope that promises future good
and a desire to heal
and be healed
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