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\nSpace separates our bodies, but not our minds<\/em> | Rotterdam Centraal  (Photo: Irene Bom)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Another post in the 3 Prayer series, to introduce our theme for September: THRESHOLD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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#1<\/h3>\n

O God, you know we are often filled with fear and foreboding.
\nGive us courage and deepen our trust.
\nYou are a rock which nothing can shatter.
\nOn you we can place the whole weight of our lives.<\/p>\n

~ written by Richard Harries<\/strong>,
\nfrom The Book of a Thousand Prayers<\/a><\/em> by Angela Ashwin, #279
\n <\/p>\n\n

#2<\/h3>\n

O Lord, everything fills me with fear and apprehension. Even the smallest commitment has become a huge ordeal in my eyes. I cannot see any hope or purpose in my life. Teach me to go on praying, though my faith seems lost and there is no apparent response. Give me the strength to face one day at a time, and to know that, somehow, you will carry me through. Do not let me become so obsessed with myself that I fail to respond to the needs of others. As I echo the words of Jesus, ‘Let this cup pass from me,’ let me, like him, accept your will – and give me a little of his courage.<\/p>\n

~ written by Mary Rose de Lisle<\/strong>,
\nfrom The Book of a Thousand Prayers<\/a><\/em> by Angela Ashwin, #289
\n <\/p>\n\n

#3<\/h3>\n

When I feel threatened
\nor believe myself to be a failure,
\ngive me courage to enter my still centre,
\nthe place of buried treasure
\nand sunshine
\nand solitude
\nwhere you are, Lord,
\nand where it no longer matters
\nwho approves of me
\nor how successful I am
\nbecause you are there,
\nand, in your presence,
\nI rediscover the confidence
\nto be me.<\/p>\n

~ written by Angela Ashwin<\/strong>,
\nfrom A Little Book of Healing Prayer<\/a><\/em> by Angela Ashwin, #50
\n <\/p>\n\n

From the blog<\/strong>
\nTheme: Do not lose heart<\/a>   [prayer sheet<\/span>]
\nNot deserted<\/a>
\nLeaving the desert behind<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Wherever we roam, may we make the time to tune in to God's presence with us - our constant companion and guide, ever wise and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "prayer"","block_context":{"text":"prayer","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/prayer\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/passing_the_colosseum_rome.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/passing_the_colosseum_rome.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/passing_the_colosseum_rome.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/passing_the_colosseum_rome.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":3727,"url":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2017\/12\/29\/3-prayers-for-endings-and-beginnings\/","url_meta":{"origin":10119,"position":5},"title":"3 Prayers for endings and beginnings","author":"Irene Bom","date":"December 29, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Where do you go from here? (photo: Irene Bom) \u00a0 Here are 3 prayers for happier endings and good beginnings as we approach the end of one year and the start of another. Go with God. And if you're looking for guidance on what to focus on in your walk\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "bible"","block_context":{"text":"bible","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/bible\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/hoe_gaat_u_verder.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/hoe_gaat_u_verder.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/hoe_gaat_u_verder.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/hoe_gaat_u_verder.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]}],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Irene Bom","author_link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/author\/irenebom-com\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/prayer\/\" rel=\"category tag\">prayer<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Space separates our bodies, but not our minds | Rotterdam Centraal  (Photo: Irene Bom)   Another post in the 3 Prayer series, to introduce our theme for September: THRESHOLD.   #1 O God, you know we are often filled with fear and foreboding. 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