Prayer & Faith

Respect

God our Father,

The qualities I see lived out so well in some people

are a reflection of your own goodness,

and I know that I have much to learn

Today Is God

A Pygmy Prayer

In the beginning was God, 
Today is God, 
Tomorrow will be God. 
Who can make an image of God? 
He has no body. 
He is the word which comes out of your mouth. 
That word! It is no more, 
It is past, and still it lives! 
So is God.

Prayer for clarity of mind

Dear God,

Be in my thoughts like a torch shining in the dark.
Be in my heart like a drumbeat keeping time.
Be in my body like an intricate dance.
Be in my soul…

Native American Prayer

Ten Commandments

The Earth is our Mother, care for her.
Honor all your relations.
Open your heart and soul the the Great Spirit.
All life is sacred, treat all beings…

Prayer of Lovingkindness

Metta Prayer

May all beings be peaceful.
May all beings be happy.
May all beings be safe.
May all beings awaken to 
the light of their true nature.
May all beings…

Pavamana Mantra

Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad (1.3.28.)

Asato mā sadgamaya
Tamasomā jyotir gamaya
Mrityormāamritam gamaya
Oṁ śhānti śhānti śhāntiḥ

Om, From falsehood, lead me to…

A Prayer of St Teresa of Avila

Prayer for Calm

Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things
Whoever has God…

Mother Teresa’s Prayer

Philosophy of the Missionaries of Charity

The fruit of silence is prayer

The fruit of prayer is faith

The fruit of faith is love

The Four Immeasurables

A Traditional Tibetan Buddhist Prayer