Prayers for the Addict Who Still Suffers...Part 8 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

**Ann** · 01-06-2012, 05:53 AM

Let the prayers continue. Previous prayers can be found here...

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...rt-7-a-20.html (Prayers for the Addict Who Still Suffers...Part 7)

**Ann** · 01-06-2012, 05:56 AM

Show me the suffering of the most miserable;
So I will know my people's plight.

Free me to pray for others;
For you are present in every person.

Help me take responsibility for my own life;
So that I can be free at last.

Grant me courage to serve others;
For in service there is true life.

Give me honesty and patience;
So that the Spirit will be alive among us.

Let the Spirit flourish and grow;
So that we will never tire of the struggle.

Let us remember those who have died for justice;
For they have given us life.

Help us love even those who hate us;
So we can change the world.

~World Prayers~

Amen.

newby1961 · 01-06-2012, 08:47 AM

Thanks for the new page and for your service.

**Ann** · 01-07-2012, 05:46 AM

My pleasure, Newby. It's a great way to begin my day.

**Ann** · 01-07-2012, 05:47 AM

Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Do not cast me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

bible - psalm 51:10-12 - king david

**Ann** · 01-08-2012, 03:19 AM

The earth is full of your goodness,
your greatness and understanding,
your wisdom and harmony.
How wonderful are the lights that you created.
You formed them with strength and power
and they shine very wonderfully on the world,
magnificent in their splendour.
They arise in radiance and go down in joy.
Reverently they fulfill your divine will.
They are tributes to your name
as they exalt your sovereign rule in song.

jewish mystical hymn 516 b.c.e. - 70 c.e.

IO Storm · 01-08-2012, 07:41 AM

HP moments, indeed! Hugs to all))))))))))))))))))

**Ann** · 01-08-2012, 01:09 PM

Hugs back, Sher.

**Ann** · 01-09-2012, 05:00 AM

To You, my Lord,
I complain of my weakness,
lack of support and the humiliation I am made to receive.
Most Compassionate and Merciful!
You are the Lord of the weak,
and you are my Lord.
To whom do You leave me?
To a distant person who receives me with hostility?
Or to an enemy You have given power over me?
As long as you are not displeased with me,
I do not care what I face.
I would, however,
be much happier with Your mercy.
I seek refuge in the light of Your face by which
all darkness is dispelled and both this life and the life to come
are put in their right course against incurring your wrath
or being the subject of your anger.
To You I submit,
until I earn Your pleasure.
Everything is powerless without your support.

dua at taif - prophet muhammad (s.a.w.) - 7th century

**Ann** · 01-10-2012, 04:50 AM

Every time I hear this song it brings a tear. Wonderful lyrics.

I BELIEVE
~Leann Rimes

I believe for every drop of rain that falls
A flower grows,
I believe that somewhere in the darkest night
A candle glows.
I believe for everyone who goes astray
Someone will come to show the way.

I believe,
Oh, I believe.

I believe above the storm
The smallest prayer, will still be heard.
I believe that someone in that great somewhere
Hears every word

Every time I hear a newborn baby cry,
Or touch a leaf
Or see the sky,
Then I know why I believe.

Every time I hear a newborn baby cry,
Or touch a leaf
Or see the sky,
Then I know why I believe

Fluttering · 01-10-2012, 09:25 AM

Love that...

**Ann** · 01-11-2012, 06:15 AM

Creator, open our hearts
to peace and healing between all people.

Creator, open our hearts
to provide and protect for all children of the earth.

Creator, open our hearts
to respect for the earth, and all the gifts of the earth.

Creator, open our hearts
to end exclusion, violence, and fear among all.

Thank-you for the gifts of this day and every day.

native american - micmac - alycia longriver - 1995

Rusty Zipper · 01-11-2012, 05:52 PM

keeping those gifts clean, polished,

and sharp dear ann

**Ann** · 01-12-2012, 05:47 AM

"God Bless The Child"
~Shania Twain~

Hallelujah, hallelujah,
God bless the child who suffers
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
God bless the young without mothers
This child is homeless,
That child's on crack
One plays with a gun,
while the other takes a bullet in his back
This boy's a beggar,
That girl sells her soul
They both work the same street,
The same hell hole

Hallelujah, hallelujah,
God bless the child who suffers
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Let every man help his brother

Some are born addicted and some are just thrown away
Some have daddies who make them play games they don't want to play

But with hope and faith
We must understand
All God's children need is love
And us to hold their little hands

This boy is hungry, he ain't got enough to eat
That girl's cold and she ain't got no shoes on her feet

When a child's spirit's broken
And feels all hope is gone
God help them find the strength to carry on

But with hope and faith
Yea, we can understand
All God's children need is love
And us to hold their little hands

Hallelujah, hallelujah
Let us all love one another
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Make all our hearts blind to color
Hallelujah, hallelujah
God bless the child who suffers

**Ann** · 01-13-2012, 04:35 AM

Another Chance

How often we wish for another chance
to make a fresh beginning.
A chance to blot out our mistakes
And change failure into winning.
It does not take a new day
To make a brand new start,
It only takes a deep desire
To try with all our heart.
To live a little better
And to always be forgiving
And to add a little sunshine
To the world in which we're living.
So never give up in despair
And think that you are through,
For there's always a tomorrow
And the hope of starting new.

Helen Steiner Rice

**Ann** · 01-14-2012, 05:12 AM

~ Spirit Whispers ~

I am the beauty in all you see
but at times burdened in misery
I am the joy and sadness in your heart...
the pride and courage that sets you apart

With words often felt but left unsaid
I am the silent tears you shed
I am the echoes in your memory
golden treasures held close to me...

I am joy, laughter and smiles
with the bright energy of a child
I am in your every thought
and bear scars from battles fought

I guide you with strength and care
I am the given love you share
I am reflections of what is your best
I am the peace that brings you rest

I am the strength and dignity you hold
I am the reflection of your soul
Invisible like vapors of air...
Yet I am always there

Our destinies are locked together
I will be with you forever
You will always feel me near
as a soft whisper, I am here...

I am all you think, feel and see
I am what you make me to be
I guide you in all that you do
I am the spirit within you

You are ever near it
Do not fear it
Listen with your heart and hear it
I am your spirit
I know you through and through...
I am you

Barbara LaBarbera
(LadyBleaux)

**Ann** · 01-15-2012, 05:15 AM

What God Hath Promised
By Annie Johnson Flint

God hath not promised skies
always blue,

Flowers-strewn pathways all
our lives through;

God hath not promised sun
without rain,

Joy without sorrow, peace
without pain.

But God hath promised strength
for the day.

Rest for the labor, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help
from above,

Unfailing sympathy Undying
love...

**Ann** · 01-16-2012, 06:06 AM

Strength and Courage

t takes strength to be firm.
It takes courage to be gentle.

It takes strength to stand guard.
It takes courage to let down your guard.

It takes strength to conquer.
It takes courage to surrender.

It takes strength to be certain.
It takes courage to have doubt.

It takes strength to fit in.
It takes courage to stand out.

It takes strength to feel a friend's pain.
It takes courage to feel your own pain.

It takes strength to hide your own pains.
It takes courage to show them.

It takes strength to endure abuse.
It takes courage to stop it.

It takes strength to stand alone.
It takes courage to lean on another.

It takes strength to love.
It takes courage to be loved.

It takes strength to survive.
It takes courage to live.

David L. Griffith

Rusty Zipper · 01-17-2012, 03:38 AM

and it takes action to grow

water'n the mustard seeds today dear ann

**Ann** · 01-17-2012, 04:47 AM

As you walk your path of life and love
guide yourself into spirituality
Be patient with yourself;
there is no rush when it comes to
advancing on whatever path you choose.
We have chosen to come again,
A new day dawns as WE awaken
to the marvel of heaven on earth.
WE are spiritual beings
wearing human cloaks.

Trust yourself and go within.
As the rambling begin to quiet,
listen to the whispers of your
inner self; your intuition; your spirit.
Keep what is good for you.
Love ALL unconditionally.
ONE becomes a Way of Life.

-- Mayan Code of Honor

01-06-2012, 05:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,833	Prayers for the Addict Who Still Suffers...Part 8 Let the prayers continue. Previous prayers can be found here... http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...rt-7-a-20.html (Prayers for the Addict Who Still Suffers...Part 7) __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

01-06-2012, 05:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,833	Show me the suffering of the most miserable; So I will know my people's plight. Free me to pray for others; For you are present in every person. Help me take responsibility for my own life; So that I can be free at last. Grant me courage to serve others; For in service there is true life. Give me honesty and patience; So that the Spirit will be alive among us. Let the Spirit flourish and grow; So that we will never tire of the struggle. Let us remember those who have died for justice; For they have given us life. Help us love even those who hate us; So we can change the world. ~World Prayers~ Amen. __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

01-07-2012, 05:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,833	My pleasure, Newby. It's a great way to begin my day. __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

01-07-2012, 05:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,833	Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. bible - psalm 51:10-12 - king david __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

01-08-2012, 03:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,833	The earth is full of your goodness, your greatness and understanding, your wisdom and harmony. How wonderful are the lights that you created. You formed them with strength and power and they shine very wonderfully on the world, magnificent in their splendour. They arise in radiance and go down in joy. Reverently they fulfill your divine will. They are tributes to your name as they exalt your sovereign rule in song. jewish mystical hymn 516 b.c.e. - 70 c.e. __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

01-06-2012, 08:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
newby1961 Trudging that road. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle Wa Posts: 6,809 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for the new page and for your service.

01-08-2012, 07:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
IO Storm IO Storm Wheel Of Fortune Champion! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,504 Blog Entries: 2	HP moments, indeed! Hugs to all)))))))))))))))))) __________________ "God holds me still in the eye of the Storm"

01-08-2012, 01:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,833	Hugs back, Sher. __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

01-09-2012, 05:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,833	To You, my Lord, I complain of my weakness, lack of support and the humiliation I am made to receive. Most Compassionate and Merciful! You are the Lord of the weak, and you are my Lord. To whom do You leave me? To a distant person who receives me with hostility? Or to an enemy You have given power over me? As long as you are not displeased with me, I do not care what I face. I would, however, be much happier with Your mercy. I seek refuge in the light of Your face by which all darkness is dispelled and both this life and the life to come are put in their right course against incurring your wrath or being the subject of your anger. To You I submit, until I earn Your pleasure. Everything is powerless without your support. dua at taif - prophet muhammad (s.a.w.) - 7th century __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

01-10-2012, 04:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,833	Every time I hear this song it brings a tear. Wonderful lyrics. I BELIEVE ~Leann Rimes I believe for every drop of rain that falls A flower grows, I believe that somewhere in the darkest night A candle glows. I believe for everyone who goes astray Someone will come to show the way. I believe, Oh, I believe. I believe above the storm The smallest prayer, will still be heard. I believe that someone in that great somewhere Hears every word Every time I hear a newborn baby cry, Or touch a leaf Or see the sky, Then I know why I believe. Every time I hear a newborn baby cry, Or touch a leaf Or see the sky, Then I know why I believe __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

01-10-2012, 09:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
Fluttering Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fluttering About Posts: 3,473	Love that... __________________

01-11-2012, 06:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,833	Creator, open our hearts to peace and healing between all people. Creator, open our hearts to provide and protect for all children of the earth. Creator, open our hearts to respect for the earth, and all the gifts of the earth. Creator, open our hearts to end exclusion, violence, and fear among all. Thank-you for the gifts of this day and every day. native american - micmac - alycia longriver - 1995 __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

01-11-2012, 05:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rusty Zipper Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: my room in ct. Posts: 40,840	keeping those gifts clean, polished, and sharp dear ann __________________ *Rule 62*

01-12-2012, 05:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,833	"God Bless The Child" ~Shania Twain~ Hallelujah, hallelujah, God bless the child who suffers Hallelujah, hallelujah, God bless the young without mothers This child is homeless, That child's on crack One plays with a gun, while the other takes a bullet in his back This boy's a beggar, That girl sells her soul They both work the same street, The same hell hole Hallelujah, hallelujah, God bless the child who suffers Hallelujah, hallelujah, Let every man help his brother Some are born addicted and some are just thrown away Some have daddies who make them play games they don't want to play But with hope and faith We must understand All God's children need is love And us to hold their little hands This boy is hungry, he ain't got enough to eat That girl's cold and she ain't got no shoes on her feet When a child's spirit's broken And feels all hope is gone God help them find the strength to carry on But with hope and faith Yea, we can understand All God's children need is love And us to hold their little hands Hallelujah, hallelujah Let us all love one another Hallelujah, hallelujah Make all our hearts blind to color Hallelujah, hallelujah God bless the child who suffers __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

01-13-2012, 04:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,833	Another Chance How often we wish for another chance to make a fresh beginning. A chance to blot out our mistakes And change failure into winning. It does not take a new day To make a brand new start, It only takes a deep desire To try with all our heart. To live a little better And to always be forgiving And to add a little sunshine To the world in which we're living. So never give up in despair And think that you are through, For there's always a tomorrow And the hope of starting new. Helen Steiner Rice __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

01-14-2012, 05:12 AM	#16 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,833	~ Spirit Whispers ~ I am the beauty in all you see but at times burdened in misery I am the joy and sadness in your heart... the pride and courage that sets you apart With words often felt but left unsaid I am the silent tears you shed I am the echoes in your memory golden treasures held close to me... I am joy, laughter and smiles with the bright energy of a child I am in your every thought and bear scars from battles fought I guide you with strength and care I am the given love you share I am reflections of what is your best I am the peace that brings you rest I am the strength and dignity you hold I am the reflection of your soul Invisible like vapors of air... Yet I am always there Our destinies are locked together I will be with you forever You will always feel me near as a soft whisper, I am here... I am all you think, feel and see I am what you make me to be I guide you in all that you do I am the spirit within you You are ever near it Do not fear it Listen with your heart and hear it I am your spirit I know you through and through... I am you Barbara LaBarbera (LadyBleaux) __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

01-15-2012, 05:15 AM	#17 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,833	What God Hath Promised By Annie Johnson Flint God hath not promised skies always blue, Flowers-strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, peace without pain. But God hath promised strength for the day. Rest for the labor, light for the way, Grace for the trials, help from above, Unfailing sympathy Undying love... __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

01-16-2012, 06:06 AM	#18 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,833	Strength and Courage t takes strength to be firm. It takes courage to be gentle. It takes strength to stand guard. It takes courage to let down your guard. It takes strength to conquer. It takes courage to surrender. It takes strength to be certain. It takes courage to have doubt. It takes strength to fit in. It takes courage to stand out. It takes strength to feel a friend's pain. It takes courage to feel your own pain. It takes strength to hide your own pains. It takes courage to show them. It takes strength to endure abuse. It takes courage to stop it. It takes strength to stand alone. It takes courage to lean on another. It takes strength to love. It takes courage to be loved. It takes strength to survive. It takes courage to live. David L. Griffith __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

01-17-2012, 03:38 AM	#19 (permalink)
Rusty Zipper Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: my room in ct. Posts: 40,840	and it takes action to grow water'n the mustard seeds today dear ann __________________ *Rule 62*

01-17-2012, 04:47 AM	#20 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,833	As you walk your path of life and love guide yourself into spirituality Be patient with yourself; there is no rush when it comes to advancing on whatever path you choose. We have chosen to come again, A new day dawns as WE awaken to the marvel of heaven on earth. WE are spiritual beings wearing human cloaks. Trust yourself and go within. As the rambling begin to quiet, listen to the whispers of your inner self; your intuition; your spirit. Keep what is good for you. Love ALL unconditionally. ONE becomes a Way of Life. -- Mayan Code of Honor __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

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