RE: SUGGESTIONS

 “If you suggest a thing fer me ta Do, ta do it might be cruel, dumb, or sick. The opposite might Well, indeed, be true – could be I oughta not decide too quick! So, help me think 'em over, won't Ya, Lord, and even pray, ta know what's good and right, 'cause some suggestions oughta git ignored – 'cause if it's bait, it's wiser not ta bite!”

Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

FOR SOMEONE IN A RUT

 “How foolishly ya occupy your rut, from misery and pain ya won't depart! Now, why is freedom's door remaining shut? The key ta turn's the love within your heart. Then walk the path of prayer through that door, discoverin' a world o' blessin's there. There ain't no point in stayin' blessin'-poor; for freedom, Give your self some Loving Care!”

Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford  

MAY I PRAY?

 “So many times before I've failed ta pray. Lord, help me do much better, please, today! A prayer habit, Lord, please, help me form, in me, let prayer start ta be the norm – with words like, “Thank You!', “please”, and “help me, Lord”, “I love you, Lord, I need you very much.” “Please, help me get my Sanity restored” and “Grant me, please, a tender healing touch!” To know the Lord, we must communicate, with Him, through all our ups and downs each day. If I could all of this more plainly state, “Whatever words you use, or none, friend, Pray!”

Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

WHAT TO DO TO GET YOUR SHARE

“Ye have not, because ye ask not.” – Jesus of Nazareth

“I'm not ashamed, dear Lord, ta have a need, and praise-and-blame, and guilt, are not fer me, and loving me, myself, is right indeed, 'cause masochism ain't humility. I know that Heaven wants ta prosper me, and people fail at times ta show they care; I ask, and offer thanks, accordingly, that's what ya gotta do ta get your share!”

WHY NOT PRACTICE PRAYER?

 “If we’ll just practice prayer every day, there’s surely gonna be a change in us. In prayer’s groove is where we gotta stay, if we want Buddha Christ ta steer our bus! Since Heaven’s where we hopeful want ta go, we gotta now repent and change our ways. If we would truly have more blessings flow, let’s offer up our thanks, requests, and praise!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

LORD, HELP ME THINK TO PRAY

 “I’ve been a hypocrite. I failed ta pray, when I’d advised you all ta do just that. Lord, help me, please, ta live the truths I say, ‘cause Living Truth’s exactly where it’s at! Lord, help me practice praying, every day, please, help me get this prayer thing down pat! Please and thank you!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

MAY MY LOVE GROW

 “Please, help me love just like your angels do; I’ll need ta practice loving every day. I know I’ll need a Lot ‘o love from You, and I’ll love better If I’ll often pray. Please, grant ta me an understanding heart, and thank you Very much for doing so! Please, help me do the Things that keep me Smart, and grant that, through your Grace, my love will Grow! Thank you!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

YA NEVER NEED TA PRAY?

 “And so you think ya never need ta pray, it’s just an optional delusion, right? You’d best get With it, buddy, while ye may! It’s way past time ya woke and saw the Light! The Holy Spirit, that’s the pilgrim’s guide, and all the time she’s whispering ta You. But if you’re lost in ordinary pride, you’ll miss the clue, and not know What ta do!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

PRAYER & MEDITATION

 “The fool won’t ever pray, nor meditate, he takes for granted everything he’s got. So What do You suppose will be his fate? He just might have a life with Troubles Fraught! The wise one’s sure ta meditate or pray; he knows he’s gotta kind and careful Be. So, Heaven, Won’t ya Help me Out today? Please, Heaven, help me kindly care for Me! And when I’ve got myself together, Lord, quite carefully I’ll think of helping You, in other folks, Won’t leave their needs Ignored! Whatever ’s best for All, please Help me do. Help me, Lord! Thank You!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

THINGS TO TELL THE LORD

“’I love you, Jesus!’ – simple thing ta say; ‘I need ya, Jesus!’ – also good ta pray! And, ‘Thank ya, Jesus!’ – That just might be best, then, ‘Help me, Jesus!’ – he’ll make Sure you’re blessed!” Got it? Good!

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

LOVER'S PRAYER

 “Lord, Help me be a Sweetheart, brave and true, be Kind to Us, with all I say and do. And, please, remind me often, Lord – ta Pray! Now, Thanks for loving Both of us today!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifforda 

DECISIONS II

(for someone learning to pray, like me)

“Is This decision kind, and is it smart? Man, Is it truly wise, a path with heart? Or will it be a choice that you regret – ‘cause you ain’t formed the prayer habit yet?”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford 

PRAY ABOUT DECISIONS

(to my self)

“It makes no sense ta do a cruel thing, ‘cause as ya sow, ya certainly will reap. From never prayin’, bad decisions spring; please, Pray – ‘cause why end up in trouble deep?”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

SOME SIMPLE QUESTIONS

"Why not let kindness lead your heart ta bliss? And why not practice peacefulness, today? If you won’t love, the mark you’re gonna miss, and if you’d love, why not take time ta pray? Why not?"


by Steve Gifford
Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

HEAVEN WILL INSPIRE YOUR HEART

We’re s’posed ta do our utmost not ta kill; we’re s’posed ta love the Lord with all our might. It’s sometimes good ta pray… and sit real still, and let the light of Heaven put us right. Now, you can find a way ta practice peace; serenity’s a blessing you require. Take care of you, yourself - find grace increase, and Heaven will your heart with love inspire!

by Steve Gifford

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

BODHISATTVA'S PRAYER

This tendency to take offense and hate, afraid of anything or anyone – replace it, Lord, with something truly great: the courage, Lord, to get my mission done. To save the world’s impossible, I know, but that’s the task to which I now commit! Please, fill me up with love from head-to-toe, encourage me, so I will never quit! Deluding passions, all of you, begone! Lord, help me save some sentient beings now! May here a world of constant prayer dawn; since I’d be like the Buddha, show me how! Please and thank you!

by Steve Gifford, copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

TO SOMEONE WHO'S GOT A LOVE SOMEWHERE

I’m Sure that Joy’s what You’d prefer today. Fulfillment, I believe, could be arranged. But Christ’s command ta Love ya Must obey; unhelpful Habits, pilgrim, must be changed. So, What kin You now do fer You, that’s kind? It Could involve your Lovin’ Others, too. Please, don’t ya go not prayin’, flyin’ blind; ask, “What’s the Kindest thing that I could Do?” “How may I help you?”, you might Ask someone; ya just might have a Special part ta play! Please, don’t forGet about your “Honeybun”! If You’re apart, be Lovin’, AnyWay!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

PLEASE BLESS THE GIFTS I GIVE

I get alone and pray, throughout the day, in hopes that everything will turn out fine. With Every Deed I do... and Word I say, may Heaven’s Light o’ Love around me shine! Please, help me Will my heart ta care fer all, don’t Let me be impatient, rude, or mean; and even if each contribution’s small, within each one, may Love fer all be Seen…. Okay, Lord?

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

SALVATION FOR THE GREEDY

When greed destroys the heart of anyone, another needs ta love that deadened heart. 'Cause only Love can get some Saving done, and here and now more loving needs ta start. Oh, I could leave it Up ta someone else, put off the change until some time next year; but copping out would mostly hurt my self. If I won't change, what good will then appear? So, Help us, Heaven, please, ta love those thugs! Please, Help us love ourselves... and all around! Please, Keep us givin' greedy Heartstrings Tugs, until those lost in greed have all been Found.

OUR CRAZY FOES NEED OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS

Our Crazy Foes Need Our Love and Prayers

With blood and money going down the drain, the people's cries for mercy get ignored. We ought ta pray for all of those insane… and help 'em git ta know the Livin' Lord! And That requires we show 'em love, for real; we gotta show 'em Just what Love kin Do. Then They kin see that Love's a better Deal; and so we need ta be a Loving Crew!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson