Prayers inspired by the Holy Spirit and written down by Larry Gaithe.
Sweet Blessed Savior, you humbled Yourself to leave Your heavenly throne to dwell among men. Your mother was a poor, young village girl, Your earthly father a carpenter, and the place of Your birth was a manger in a city looked upon with scorn. You came into the world just like me … born of … Read more
Most Glorious Savior, You came into a dark and foreboding world. You were small and vulnerable. Darkness surround You, but You brought a new light into the world. Since the removal of man from the Garden of Eden, mankind had groaned and longed for One who would come to free them from sin and misery. … Read more
Most Glorious Lord, since the very beginning of this nation’s formation Your grace has been a vital part of its growth. In the beginning, this country was established against overwhelming odds. Patriots, with Christian hearts, formed the backbone of this great nation’s fate. When civil strife broke out between the states in the 1860s, You … Read more
My Suffering Savior, knowing the time to sacrifice Yourself in a most painful way must have been excruciating. Having to leave behind, to their own hell on earth later, the ones who had walked with You presented another anguish. In Your ability to see the future, You knew the pain and suffering they too would … Read more
My Beloved Savior, You came when men least expected it and return each year in Advent to call us again to Your side. Advent celebrates the expectation of Your coming to give us the gift of eternal life. During Advent, I seek You and Your wisdom to guide me on my journey through life. In … Read more
Loving Lord of All, in an isolated corner of the world, when men least expected it, in a way that no one could anticipate, You came down from Heaven to be among Your people. And on that day, Your Father proclaimed through Your birth His boundless love for humanity. Through a tiny baby, born in … Read more
Most Generous Lord, I want to give You thanks for Your unfailing love, many benefits and wondrous deeds. The challenge I face is living gratefully no matter what circumstances I find myself. The truth be known, I have many reasons to say “thank you”. You do not ask me to give thanks for the things … Read more
Most Loving Savior, I offer You thanks for my many blessings, my good life, the people You’ve put into my life and Your creation (which You share with me). I not only thank You for the food that You provide to sustain my body, but the special gifts You give to uplift and fill my … Read more
Most Holy God, I give thanks for my country, its people, its potential and the government You ordained to guide it. I pray for all of the men and women in positions of authority that they will act wisely on Your behalf. Pour out Your Holy Spirit upon them and make Your word known to … Read more
Dear Lord of Hosts, I find myself in an ever-changing world which, at times, makes no sense to me. It is filled with terroristic attacks, natural disasters, hate crimes and all sorts of violent cruelty. In all of this, I try to make some sense out of all the craziness or search for some kind … Read more