When I pray,
and that is usually
several times a day,
I pray for the world
but, mostly,
for the people in my world.
I pray for their health
and safety.
I pray a lot for their Joy.
I name them,
individually,
because, that's what prayers are for.
For me, my prayers are my center.
I hope that they go somewhere,
on some log kept by Angels or the like, but, mostly,
they are my list of gratefulls
and waitfulls
and hopefores, and moreso.
And, then there is the end.
The final part of prayer;
the part that my children and I said most every evening, after stories:
"Thank you for all the people who have helped shape our lives, but, especially for those who have gone before".
And we would name them.
And I name them still.
And the list gets longer.
I have recently added "I am sorry"
after some names.
Quite a few.
Just in case they're listening,
but, also, as a reminder to myself.
I pray for no more apologies.
I will right what wrongs that I can.
I will do my damn level best
to not create more.
I will release myself
from the wrongs that I cannot,
for my own reasons,
fix.
@joemuli You, my friend, are among the named now. They are small prayers, but mighty in the fervor.
If you need my cell or email, just say. And I'm serious
How beautiful, Kevin. This touched my heart. It is hard to let go of the "sorries" sometimes. They keep coming back, even though we did the best we could with what we knew at the time. Bless you!
you are a beautiful soul
I hope all your prayers are answered
If you need my cell or email, just say. And I'm serious
And, thanks for this place!!
Thank you and Merry Christmas!