Have You Prayed About Crisis?
In the wake of recent American tragedies such as the shootings at Virginia Tech or the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, have you prayed about this crisis? To whom do you pray? What do you pray for? You may post some of your favorite prayers here. Please indicate your faith tradition or religious affiliation when posting your comments.
John | June 13, 2008 8:51 pm
I ask that you pray for my son. He died 3 years ago in a car accident. We are guilty of raising him with no religious training. He didn’t know God and thought the whole concept was foolish. When we lost him, my wife and I returned to our Catholic faith. I know he died in a state of sin. I hope God will have mercy on his soul and not hold him guilty because of our sinfulness. My only wish is to see him again.
Rebecca | June 9, 2008 9:23 am
Please pray for my sister, Carrie Pittano, and her new baby boy. The baby’s blood sugar is not right and because he was 10 lbs and a three-weeks overdue baby, it tore her uterus and she is bleeding. She has already had two blood transfusions. She is going to have another transfution and is in danger of bleeding to death. She is also in danger of having a hysterectomy and this is her first baby. She has always wanted to be a mother. Pray that she will be healed completly like new, and that she will live. Lord. I ask you in Your name, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Pray that the Holy Ghost will pray for whatever we have not thought to pray for. Heal my sister. Make her well. Let her live.
Lynn | May 29, 2008 9:12 am
Please help pray for a financial miracle that is desperately needed! I need to come up with $5,000 by June 5th to pay the mortgage or my home goes into forclosure. I believe in prayer and that the Lord listens to us. I just need the extra help in prayer and I am trying to stay positive knowing that the Lord will prevail and help me through this.
Thank You for your help and blessing to you!
Diane Krohn | April 13, 2008 12:19 pm
To cyris2iam,
My prayers are with you. What an awful thing to happen. I was in a homeless shelter, but a least it was a roof over my head. Can’t you go for assistance anywere? A women’s shelter or something? Will you let me know how you’re doing, please? Diane Krohn
Diane Krohn | April 13, 2008 12:12 pm
I would just like someone to pray that I find a job soon. I’ve been out of work on and off for almost a year and am going through a divorce. Please pray I find a job that pays halfway decent wages and they keep me. I have a 15 yr old boy. I know group prayer works so please say a prayer for us. Thanks, Diane
Soulfulady | January 13, 2008 2:47 pm
God bless you, Paul Cherry. These are two prayers for you, to assist you in your crisis. They were revealed by a Holy Manifestation of God Whose Name was the Bab (Gate - 1819-1850), the Prophet/Forerunner) He foretold the coming of Baha’u'llah, the Prophet/Founder of the Baha’i Faith (1817-1892):
“Is there any Remover of difficulties save God? Say: Praised be God! He is God! All are His servants, and all abive by His bidding!”
“Say: God sufficeth all things above all things, and nothing in the heavens or in the earth but God sufficeth. Verily, He is in Himself the Knower, the Sustainer, the Omnipotent.”
May you find relief, dear Paul.
Soulfulady | January 13, 2008 2:37 pm
Whether it is a crisis resulting from human nature or Mother Nature, I recite a verse that was revealed by Baha’u'llah (the Glory of God, 1817-1892), the Prophet-Founder of the Baha’i Faith, in His Most Holy Book, the Book of Laws (Kitab-i-Aqdas): “On the appearance of fearful natural events call ye to mind the might and majesty of your Lord, He Who heareth and seeth all, and say: ‘Dominion is God’s, the Lord of the seen and the unseen, the Lord of creation.’” I have witnessed incredible results in the face of hurricanes, tornadoes and human rage by reciting this verse over and over, until the crisis subsides. I also call on the Greatest Name, Allah-u-Abha (God is All-Glorious), over and over until relief is obtained. Sometimes I even find myself saying it in a disturbing dream! These are amazing and wonderful forms of assistance we are given. We humans think we are so powerful, but Baha’u'llah says, “God is greater than every great one!” “Praise be to God, the Lord of all the worlds!”
rajimoan chacko pullottukulam | January 2, 2008 3:54 pm
May the Almighty God provide wisdom and love and peace to every one.
cyrus4iam | December 22, 2007 9:40 am
I’m in crisis right now. I sit in a truck stop, on my laptop, and I will sleep in my van tonight. I’m homeless. I have nowhere to go, nothing to do, and so here I am, leaving this blog. I’m currently unemployed, looking earnestly for work, but then without an address, it is difficult. Potential employers want you to at least have an address. God is on my side. He has been all my life, even in spite of my own idiocy. He will continue to finish the good work in which He has started in me. Capable, that’s my God. Amen
Sincerly I Remain,
Paul Cherry
thomaspascvador | December 21, 2007 3:22 am
Thank You For a wonderful poem.
Chiara | September 11, 2007 5:38 pm
I wrote a poem regarding “Crisis” situations” that reflect my thoughts …….and prayers….
FOREVERFOUND
I say,
I’m feeling weak.
But You will be my strength.
I say,
the path is steep.
But You will hold my hand
I say,
it’s getting dark.
But you will be my light
I say,
it’s hard to see.
But You will be my sight
I’m frightened of what’s ahead.
But you will be by my side.
I feel as if I’m almost dead.
But You say it’s for me You died.
Is it true that I must enter a gate?
Yes, and I will be there.
Is it true there will be no more hate?
Yes, only Love for all to share.
Is it true I will see my loved ones again?
Yes, for I am love, the beginning and the end.
No more sin will ever exist.
Neither in mind nor in one’s mist.
Only joy complete will abound
For I am true life forever found.