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My Lifestyle

I came that they might have life, and have it abundantly.

~ John 10:10 ~

Prayer for Ourselves

I enjoy a full and active life, Lord.

Those with whom I work

seem satisfied with my efforts,

and have even been heard to say ‘Well done’.

My friends have laughed in my company,

and been there for me when I have needed them.

My family are always at the end of the phone

and we have shared life’s celebrations,

as well as life’s endings, over the years.

My health, all in all,

has enabled me to run and play,

and provided the stamina to endure.

My pocket has always contained enough spare change

to help another in a crisis.

I have experienced

the passion and excitement of love,

– as well as love’s struggle.

Both in giving and receiving

life has engaged me in its mystery,

and I am grateful, Lord.

Prayer for Others

Fill with your love, O God,

the hearts of those whose lives seem empty

of relationships that matter and jobs which satisfy.

Fill with your compassion, O God,

those who keep their fingers gripped so tightly on their money and belongings,

that they have forgotten how to share.

Fill with your humility, O God, those too proud to recognise

how their standard of living is obtained at the cost of another’s freedom.

Fill us all with such gratitude, O God, that all may witness to the gift of life

with a life of thanksgiving and hope.