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Monday, July 31, 2017

DEAR LORD OF LOVE


 “Dear Lord of Love, I need your help Today. Please, cast out all my bitterness and spite. Lord, Thanks fer Helpin' Me in every way, especially fer all your Guidin' Light. Please, cast out every lie that steers me wrong; please, cast out any fears that I've acquired. Please, Help my patience be both deep and long, and thanks for All that has this heart inspired! May everybody come ta Know your Love, ta help us all ta bathe in Heaven's grace. A just and peaceful world, I'm Dreamin' of; please, help Me make this world a kinder place!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Sunday, July 30, 2017

THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE


 “Some giants want us all ta buy their oil; our burning oil will make our grandkids die. Some giants make their profits off our toil, but we still let those robbers kill us – Why? Oh, every night we watch our TV sets, or play our games, and fritter life away. Now, goofing off 's as foolish as it gets, and wiser souls will get informed and Pray! It's not that hard ta know what's going on; if you would really know the truth, you'll seek. I hope you Will before your chance is gone, you Won't, if you stay Proud, instead o' Meek! [ “meek” meaning humble, gentle, accepting of the good Lord's will]


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Saturday, July 29, 2017

JESUS CAN CHANGE YOU

Why ever try ta change somebody else? You've found it's hard enough ta change your Self! It's only love ta which a heart responds, and Jesus' Love can break the captive's Bonds!

Please, practice Jesus' presence every day; a little wholesome discipline can pay; get still a while, and silent, those are key – ya just might find it sets your spirit free!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Friday, July 28, 2017

THE CULT OF PERSONALITY


 “The cult of personality misleads, and many are the folks who go astray. They start abandoning their loving creeds; the corporate state they worship, they obey. The Deity's no personality, has characteristics, friends, of none; no, God is Ultimate Reality, but still, ta worship lesser ones, we run. We are ta worship God, our whole lives long, the All, Totality, the Everything. Such Loving keeps a heart from going wrong; let's love, and see what loving 's gonna bring….”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

BELIEVING LIES, ACCEPTING TRUTHS


 “When fools believe whatever they may like, the bullshit level soon begins ta spike! When folks do not agree with what is true, believing lies is what they start ta Do! And Truth's about what's happening now and here; the ring of Truth to hearts that love is Clear!” I have spoken!


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Thursday, July 27, 2017

PEACE & JOY FOR AMERICAN CHRISTIANS


 “Our self-indulgence never brings us bliss, so why indulge, while children starve and die? We claim we're Christians, but the Mark we Miss – our selfish pleasures never really Satisfy. So, Heaven, please, these hearts of ours Inspire, so we'll discover love's a Peaceful thing. Yes, Loving 's how we'll reach our hearts' desire, and know the Joy that only love can bring.”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

TO A DESPERADO


 “Ya don't feel loved? Now, love's a basic need, and self-indulgence can't real love replace. Might Be, if You would git from meanness freed, the need for change you're gonna need ta face! What once was best just might no longer be; that just might be a fact ya should accept. Consult the Lord, and maybe then you'll see: some things must be got Rid of, some be kept...” Ask the Lord for wisdom!


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

TOWARD SERVING MORE


 “Lord, Help me honor You with All of me, my heart, my bones, my thoughts, my speech, my deeds. Cast out the fears, yes, help me braver be, that I may act ta meet more human needs! Please, and Thank You!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

WORSHIP OF THE STATE


 “Now, why do you insist on stayin' lost? You idolize the state by whom you're bossed? When victims worship those who do them wrong, then how can most of us survive for long?”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

GOOD EXAMPLE


 “Friend, Help me set a good example, please! Please, Help me be as Kind as Buddha was! When I do that, the grace my spirit frees; please, Help me love just like Lord Jesus does! Amen!


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford 

FORGIVING

Forgiving love's the path Lord Jesus took; now, don't that path deserve another look?

By me, by you, by everybody here – that oughta be ta everybody clear!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

WE DON'T NEED TO BE HELPLESS


Now, can't our prayers change our foolish hearts? Can't angry hearts relent when touched by love? There's gotta be repentance on our parts, if all our faithlessness we'd rise above….”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Monday, July 24, 2017

WHO'LL BE KINDEST?


 “Who'll be the kindest soul on Earth today? We All might well attempt ta be that Sweet. Lord, Help my words and deeds real Love convey, that I may be most Kind ta All I meet!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

PRAYING FOR PEACE AND JOY


 “Please, fill my heart with kindness, love, and peace; from foolishness and fears my heart release! Whatever 's gotta come, ta turn my life around, please, bring ta me, until your Joy I've found!...”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

RECOVER WITH PATIENCE


 “So You'd achieve recovery Right NOW? I'd like ta say, 'Impatience isn't How!' And 'Easy Does It', faithful pilgrim, please! Why ever magnify that old disease?”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

PERFECT MAY NOT BE BEST


 “Perfection's what you MUST achieve? You're gonna hurt yourself, I do believe! No, please, pick out a gentler, kinder way, and patience, that's what wiser ones display.”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

WHERE GLADNESS STARTS


Now, wellness, that's a blessing much desired – plus full prosperity, contentment, too. Ta be with love and happiness inspired – these all appeal ta Me, now how 'bout you? Tranquility and joy are precious gifts, and justice, mercy, patience, Faith, all need. The kindly wisdom that our viewpoints lifts – All these could help ta get our spirits freed! So we must practice peace, that love may grow, that gratitude may dwell within our hearts. If all these blessings we would like ta know, let's love the Lord – he's where the Gladness Starts!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Sunday, July 23, 2017

LORD, THANKS!


 “Lord, thanks for Everything you're Giving me, the air and water, food and shelter, too; fer Everything that simply helps me Be, fer all the loving Care that Comes from You! Please bless mankind with wisdom, Lord, today; please, help us all our fearfulness forsake! Please, help us choose ta love fer All display… and save this world for all our children's Sake!” In Jesus' name, amen!


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

MAY I GLOW WITH LOVE


 “Lord, help my heart be loving, just like Yours, and help me practice peace and kindly glow! It's harmony inside my heart prefers… ta help me overcome my fiercest foe – myself!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

FOR KINDNESS


 “Let's wage tranquility, instead of war; let's deeply practice peace, and choose ta love! Lord, grant me patience, courage, faith, and more; a kinder me is what I'm dreamin' of!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Saturday, July 22, 2017

TOWARD LOVING


 “May Love now flow through every human heart, and everybody know its peace and bliss. Lord, towards that end, please, Help me do My part, in lovin' everyone, not be remiss. Inspire me every day ta show Your Love, ta overcome my foibles all along. Yes, every temptation, Help me rise above, in lovin' daily, keep me Brave and Strong! Please and Thank You!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

YET ANOTHER PRAYER FOR TRUMP


 “Now Donald Trump's a diamond in the rough, the Christ disguised as dirty, worthless stone. He's covered up with lots o' ugly stuff, with evil attitudes I can't condone. The Lord's a diamond-cutter, I believe, and I believe he'll have his way with Don. Dear Lord, that man of ignorance relieve; let Truth be what he knows, the Nonsense Gone! Alleluia! Amen!”

IMITATE THE LORD


 “Ta love like Jesus Christ (the Buddha) does, ya must start taking better care of You! Their love's the greatest is, or ever was, and they spoke Helpful words, both kind and true. So copy them; your love will grow and bloom; your fruits will be the kind that nourish all, that bless the old and babes within the womb, and people fat or thin, and short or tall. Let's all love God and everybody, please, devote ourselves ta serving those in need. Let's live the sacred truth that sinners Frees, let loving-kindness be our dearest creed!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Thursday, July 20, 2017

LOVING HEARTS


 “All Heaven's beauty glows in loving hearts... and free will acts of those who truly care. Their love's where hope for everybody starts, but all who'd love must first their hearts prepare. To practice love, take care of you, yourself; that's easier ta do when You will pray. First, pray fer You, then everybody else, if You'd start Loving everyone today!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

TO GET YOUR LANTERN LIT


 “Please, sit and Focus on a simple Thing, such As your Breathing, letting Thoughts all pass. Ta pay attention Blessedness will Bring; you'll find that Spirit overflows your Glass. And Everything is gonna be all Right, no need ta fear, nor worry, not one bit. His yoke is easy, friend, his burden light, and He will help ya Keep your lantern Lit!”



Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

AN ACT OF FAITH


 “Fer You ta have a lot more love around, start taking better care of those who're near; a spark o' love may be within ya found, and Jesus' love can cast out Any fear. And I suggest ya First take care o' You, and then you'll prob'ly have more love ta share! Why drag around and mope, uptight and blue? Your life will brighten when a Smile you'll wear! And simply saying, “Thank You” helps a lot; so Thank the Lord, the Universe, and All; yes, wisely Use the energy ya got; just takes a bit o' Faith, however small! God bless You!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

A BLESSING FOR YOU


 “May all your troubles Quickly Go away, and may ya learn the Lessons they contained. May Heaven help ya have a happy day, and may ya be by Jesus' love Sustained! Amen!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

GOD IS THE ALL


 “To idolize a book 's a big mistake; the Deity is huge, God's More than Thought! So Love the All, for your and others' Sake, ta find the Joy and Freedom you have Sought!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford 

Monday, July 17, 2017

SO I CAN HELP


 “Dear Lord, please, bless your Servant here a Lot! Enlighten me, and make my body Well! The Love that You so sweetly lived and taught, please, shine on Me, all darkness now dispel. Please, help me be a Lover much like You; let's bring this world the grace it sorely needs. When I get weary, please, my strength renew, and help me go where holy Duty leads! Yes, Help me be a very Faithful One, today, so I can help your Will...Git... Done! Please, and Thank You! In Jesus' name, amen!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

PRAYER FOR HELP TODAY


 “Please, Help me practice peace throughout today, be kind to all, with all I do and say. Please, Won't ya shoo my worries all away, and Help me Faithful, brave, and Loving Stay?!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

HERE & EVERYWHERE


 “Lord, here and everywhere Your Will be Done; where folks are blue, please, Help 'em Have some fun! Wherever any may your goodness doubt, please, Bless 'em, Lord, please, Help 'em Out!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

LOVE YOUR SELF

Ta keep from making Errors, friend, Today, allow your love ta glow… and light your way! Love Helps ya Do the things ya need ta Do, so Love your self, and take good care o' You!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

WHAT ARE YOU THROWING AWAY?


 “Before ya throw unwanted things away, could be ya oughta sit right down and Pray! There just might be a part you'll someday need, so, pilgrim, “Waste not, want not”, that's my creed!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

BLESS HER SLEEP!


 “Please, Bless my baby now with peaceful sleep, a tranquil night of safe and dreamless rest. May angels her in carefree slumber keep, until she wakes tomorrow, richly blessed….”


Copyright Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Sunday, July 16, 2017

A GUY LIKE YOU OR ME


 “A man was lost, and knew not What-ta-Do, and trouble dogged his steps day-After-day. If only he could find a helpful clue, but he was much too proud, and dumb, ta pray. When things would get real bad, 'twas then he'd cop, and straighten up awhile, and have success. Habitual doubt, he knew he had ta drop, and Always trust the Lord ta guide and bless. And so the man began ta practice peace, and often wait and pray before he'd act. He knew that his rebelliousness must cease, for him ta find the wisdom that he lacked. So, Lord, please, Help out every soul like that! Help Everyone ta walk the Rainbow Way! Ta Love like You 's Exactly Where it's At – please, Help us Love! In Jesus' name, we pray! Amen!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

FOR SWEET MARIE


 “Dear Lord, reveal yourself to Sweet Marie, and blow her mind with Holy Spirit, please! This lovely lady means the World ta me – so help her know your Saving Grace that frees! Please, and Thank You!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford 

NOTE TO A FUNDAMENTALIST


 “Conceptual thinking's very deadly stuff, and fundamentalism's deadly, too. If You be proud or scared, you'll have it rough – so Let the Lord reveal himself to You!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

THE PROMISE


 “Lord Jesus promises to make us free; let's practice Jesus' presence, simply Be. And then, a better World we're gonna See – if we'll take time ta Pray... don't You agree?”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

WHY BE DECEIVED?

re: what Secretary of Offense James Mattis says


 “So Mattis says it's sometimes cool ta kill, which Christ denied, so whom will You believe? To kill was evil then, it's evil still! Why let the killer's lies your heart deceive?”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Saturday, July 15, 2017

THANKS FOR EVERY HEALING TOUCH


 “Oh, Thank You, Jesus! Thank You Very Much! You always know the perfect thing ta do. Lord, Thanks for every gentle, loving touch; I know they all originate with You!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

FOR AVOIDING ERROR


 “Is what I plan on doin' very smart? Could be, some facts I haven't understood! Have I made sure ta purify my heart? Lord, Help me do whatever 's right and good! Please, and Thank You!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

GUIDANCE, PLEASE!

What's Gonna keep me sane and healthy, Lord? Now, I believe that's what you'd have me Do! 'Cause if I leave your good advice Ignored, regrets will fill my heart, I know that's true. So, help me Pray a bit, before I act (whenever possible) and maybe, wait.

I need your Guidance, Lord, now, that's a Fact – What Must I do, for things ta turn out Great? Please, and Thank You!” Hallelujah!


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

HOW MUCH EXERCISE?


 “Oh, please don't make a radical increase, please, don't do twice what you did yesterday! If you would like your body's pains ta cease, before ya exercise, please, wait and pray!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

FOR A SENIOR WITH A CHALLENGE OR TWO


 “I know I'm not as Young as Once I was; don't be as Healthy as I used ta Be – but I know Jesus Loves me, yes, He Does! So, Thank You, precious Lord, for Blessin' Me!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

PRAYER FOR MY SWEET MARIE


 “O Lord, please, deeply touch my lover's heart, and free her precious mind from every lie. Please, heal her body now, in every part, her every need, please, won't ya Satisfy? In Jesus' name, amen!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

TO PACIFY YOUR HEART


 “To pacify your heart, why don't ya pray? Why don't ya meditate awhile, my friend?Avoiding error's what ta do today – so, please, upon the Holy One depend!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Thursday, July 13, 2017

IT AIN'T NO JIVE


 “Now, Jesus Loves me, I am Sure o' that; I know, because He Saved my Life one day! I tell ya, Jesus' Love is Where it's At! That kind of love a lover Must display! Lord, help my readers All ta get a grin, ta realize how Free we all can be. Yes, over many Troubles, we can win, through putting all our Faith and Trust in Thee! Lord, here's my plea for all who're now alive: please, Help us love like You – That Ain't No Jive!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

BE KIND TO YOUR SELF


 “Why Ever hurt yourself the slightest bit? 'Cause You could form a habit hard ta quit! Some types of pleasure lead ta later pain, and self-indulgence, man, ain't ever sane!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

DETERMINATION


 “If ever I get wronged in any way, I'm gonna be as kind as kind can be. Please, Help me Out with this, dear Lord, okay? Please, Help me stay both fears-and-anger-free!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

GOT TO BE NOBLE


 “I practice bein' noble every day; a noble soul is what I gotta be. So, practice peace quite often, self, okay? Then, peaceful days, you'll much more likely see!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

THE NEWS


 “The News is many people's drug of choice; be careful, near them, just what words ya voice. 'Cause If ya take away their drug, they'll growl, oh yes, the vibes put out are gonna be quite foul! Addiction's subtle, friend, and very mean; they might be hooked at that there TV screen!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

ONE BASIC PRAYER


 “Oh, Thank You, Lord, that I'm not havin' pain, yes, Thank You, Lord, for Helpin' me feel good! And Thanks fer every moment I be Sane; Lord, Thanks fer Blessing me, I KNEW ya would!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

INCREASING CONFIDENCE


 “There ain't no need ta fear the sudden fear; ya prob'ly won't, if You will practice peace! When You can feel your Savior's presence near, your confidence will surely much increase….”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

WHEN THINGS HAVE GONE GREAT


 “Avoiding error's what ta do right here; since things are great, I Must most careful Be. Please, give me guidance, Lord, that's crystal-clear – please, Help me make a choice that's error-free!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

TRUSTING THE LORD


"Ta cop that Jesus Saves, now, That's a must! In Buddha-Christ, the faithful put their trust! Whatever else on Earth I find ta do, dear Lord, I'm gonna Keep on Trustin' You!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

CAN'T AFFORD TO STRAY


 “Lord, Help me, Bless me, fill me up with love! Now, Thank You very much fer doing so! Please, help me know the peace I'm dreamin' of, please, help the love within my heart ta grow! I'm quite amazed that things have gone so well, and that's the reason I've come Here ta Pray. So, how can I not Blow it now, please tell! When things are great, I can't afford ta stray!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

WITH HELP FROM YOU


 “When love is lacking, folks get lost in fears; Lord, help me love us all... with all my heart. Such love ta You those frightened hearts endears, so, Help me all your Love ta Them impart. And so I've gotta Live in love today! Please, help me practice Peace… and be most kind! Lord, may my loving peace their fears allay; may everyone a bit o' Heaven find! And right now, too, with Help from You! All right?”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

TWO SHORT PRAYERS

Trusting the Lord

Ta cop that Jesus Saves, now, That's a must! In Buddha-Christ, the faithful put their trust! Whatever else on Earth I find ta do, dear Lord, I'm gonna Keep on Trustin' You!”



Can't Afford to Stray

“Lord, Help me, Bless me, fill me up with love! Now, Thank You very much fer doing so! Please, help me know the peace I'm dreamin' of, please, help the love within my heart ta grow! I'm quite amazed that things have gone so well, and that's the reason I've come Here ta Pray. So, how can I not Blow it now, please tell! When things are great, I can't afford ta stray!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

THREE QUICK SHORT PRAYERS

One Basic Prayer

“Oh, Thank You, Lord, that I'm not havin' pain, yes, Thank You, Lord, for Helpin' me feel good! And Thanks fer every moment I be Sane; Lord, Thanks fer Blessing me, I KNEW you would!”


Increasing Confidence

There ain't no need ta fear the sudden fear; ya prob'ly won't, if You will practice peace! When You can feel your Savior's presence near, your confidence will surely much increase….”



When Things Are Going Great

“Avoiding error's what ta do right here; since things are great, I Must most careful Be. Please, give me guidance, Lord, that's crystal-clear – please, Help me make a choice that's error-free!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE


 “By definition, cruel isn't kind, and Living Truth is not the same as lies. And fears and hatred make the angry Blind, and folks are fools if they believe they're wise! Lord, Help me be your student, please, today… ta practice loving-kindness all the time. There's dragons out there someone needs ta slay, and also mountains I might need ta climb. So, strengthen my resolve, please, won't ya, Lord? And bless my heart with courage, now and here. Let's all now pray fer good, in one accord, and make the way fer peace and justice clear! Amen!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

LET'S PRACTICE


 “Let's practice being faithful folks, today. Let's trust the Lord, and trust in truths he taught. Let's not let idols lead our hearts astray, but let his truths remove all lies we've bought! The Lord o' Love desires ta make ya free, so why not honor helpful truths he said? Thou shalt not kill, nor even angry be, but Love the Lord and everyone, instead!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

MAKING WISE & LOVING CHOICES


 “Lord, If I be mistaken, tell me Now! Believing lies could really hurt me bad. I've gotta Love myself, please, show me how! Please, help me do what's gonna make me glad! Thank you!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

TEACH ME, LORD!


 “Lord, teach me not ta be a crazy fool, who thinks he's wise and rarely tries ta pray, who's often vain enough ta think he's cool, whose habits help him fritter time away! No, make of me a conscientious guy, and help me live a life that honors You. Please, help me get myself and others high, by showing love with everything I do! Please and thank you!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Monday, July 10, 2017

FROM HURTING ME TO SERVING YOU


 “Prevent my hurting me, dear Lord, today! Please, keep me cautious, prayerful, and kind! From foolishness, please Help me break away… and be toward doing what's your will inclined! Prevent my making any reckless choice; please, fill my heart with understanding, too. Please, help my heart in love and truth rejoice, and find pure joy in daily serving You! Thank You!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Sunday, July 9, 2017

LET'S LOVE AT ALL TIMES


 “We act like love and mercy are fer Nuts, whenever we feel threatened by a foe! Forgive? We mostly seem ta lack the guts, ta let the love within us freely flow. Ta love, each day, a person must prepare; adversity, we all will prob'ly face. We always need ta practice loving care – for everyone on Earth, in every case. Is that not true?”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

PERSONAL PRAYER REQUESTS


 “Please, save myself from me, my fiercest foe! Lord, Help me treat my self with Kindness, Now! Your mercy, Lord, I'm very glad ta know; ta be more merciful ta me, I vow.”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

GOTTA PRACTICE PEACE


 “If you don't practice peace, ya won't be sane. That practice is serenity's true price. If you'd not cause unnecessary pain, you'll practice peace each day – that's good advice!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

OVERCOMING FEARS & ANXIETY


 “Why be afraid of dying, anyway? Why try ta save yourself? 'Cause Jesus saves! What you must do is meditate and pray, if you would find the peace your spirit craves….”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

WHY NOT SPEND TIME WITH JESUS


 “Please, don't allow your fears to drive you, friend, but spend some time with Jesus every day. It's time you let your madness reach an end – please, meditate at times, and also, pray!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

LIP-SERVICE


 “I cop with words, but still, at times, be mean; I often fail ta do what's good and right. I fail ta practice peace, don't stay serene, against Christ's perfect will I sometimes fight. I guess the same is sometimes true of You – may Jesus help us love lots More today! He loves us all, no matter what we do, so, Jesus, help us love like you, we pray! In Jesus' name! Amen!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

PRAYER FOR HELP WITH BEING KIND


 “Please, Help me not to grumble, Holy One, I Must be tolerant, and patient, too – not take offense, but be a gentleman, who doesn't judge, who's merciful, like You! Please, kindly keep my disposition sweet, that I may Bless my Foes with all I do; please, free my heart of every mean conceit, that I may never be ta Thee untrue….”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Saturday, July 8, 2017

NICE BLESSING


 “May you know Heaven's goodness here-and-now, by payin' full attention, pilgrim one! May Buddha free your heart-and-mind, and How! In You, may Heaven's perfect Will be done! May you Maintain Christ consciousness today, and serve the Lord in Everyone ya meet. And may your dreams come True, without delay, and Loving make your peace and joy complete!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

PRAYER FOR THE PLANET


 “May all the cruel folks be richly blessed, whoever 's lost or wayward see your Light. Please, help us make your kindness manifest, ta help the unrepentant turn contrite. Please, help Me change my ways right now and here! Please, help me demonstrate Your loving care, ta bless the hearts of everybody near... and spread ta bless All people Everywhere!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

GRATITUDE VS RESENTMENT


 “Resentful people lift their noses high, self-righteousness misleads 'em all, ya know. The Spirit part inside began ta die, when selfishness and spite began ta grow. Let's everybody practice gratitude; let's practice peace and kindness every day. I can't afford a bitter, sour mood; Lord, make my disposition Sweet, I pray!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

LOVE IS RESPONSIBLE


If anyone be's self-indulgent, friends, somebody else will have ta do without. Our children's future on our love depends, and being kind 's what love is all about!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

WE MUST CHANGE


So many charming Presidents have killed; a quite obnoxious one now does the same. Our system's very much corruption-filled; so We must change! I pray, in Jesus' name!”

WILLFUL BLINDNESS


 “With willful blindness practiced now by most, a peaceful future's very much in doubt. When nuclear bombs could make this planet toast, that willful blindness we could do without! When folks start daily reading “Counterpunch”, then maybe we will see some rays of hope. Right now so many minds are out-to-lunch, that Life on Earth is running out o' rope! So, reader, do ya care, er do ya not? Since some don't care, the end is getting near. We must appreciate this chance we've got, and act ta save this planet! Did ya'll hear?”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Friday, July 7, 2017

CHANGE OUR HEARTS


 “While Donald's killing folks like me and you, he seems ta think he's cute, and clever, too. If we feel helpless, maybe we should pray… that Love would change Our hearts, Plus Trump's, today. Apart from Christ, there's nothing we can do, we're lost, might even lack the faintest clue. To bring about real change, ya must believe – that as ya give, ya also shall receive….” In Jesus' name, amen!

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

WHO'S A STAR?

Now, Donald often seems ta be a Lout, and not ta know what kindly love's About! So, Jesus, please, reveal your Light ta him, because our planet's future's lookin' Dim! Oh, please, let Donald know just who You are, and help him know that Everyone's a Star!”

(Much thanks to Sly and the Family Stone)



VALUE OF PRAYER


Confusion reigns in those who fail ta pray, who give no thanks for clues by Heaven sent. They fail ta ask fer Wisdom, day by day, and then they wonder where their blessings went! Why don't we ask for understanding hearts, and wait until the Holy Spirit speaks? 'Cause patient prayer's where the rescue starts, for everyone who knocks, and asks, and seeks. Please, Spirit, tell me what I need ta know, reveal ta me the truth I long ta hear! If I be still, solutions then can flow, ta me, and what ta do become real clear. Please, Holy Spirit, Help me trust in You; I know your guiding counsel's always true! So, Thank You! In Jesus' name, amen!"


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford
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