"Poem Prayer for Peace"
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Lord May I Be an Instrument of thy Peace...
Where there is hatred, May I Be Loving...
Where there is injury, May I bring Healing...
Where there is doubt, May I be Faithful...
And where there is darkness, May I bring Lightness...
Divine Creator, through unselfish Love,
May I choose to bring Compassion...
May I choose to bring Understanding...
May I choose to show Unconditional Love...
Above all, may I choose to see your Divinity,
within all Others and within Myself...
May I Surrender, to the ultimate power of you're Divine Love...
Knowing that this truly is the Path to Enduring Freedom...
and Everlasting Life... Amen...
based on the "Prayer of St Francis" transliterated by:Michael AngelOh
Physical descriptions of Jesus occur in Isaiah and Revelation. What is detailed in Isaiah is simply too ghastly to describe literally and fit the sentimental model. As for the description in Revelation, every symbolic detail has been depicted so literally, as to be horrific! You've surely seen the images of Jesus with fiery eyes, the sword coming out of his mouth. The contemporary Christian art market is also saturated with all sorts of depictions of angels, from chubby babies with wings, to saccharine, winged women. How many of us have actually seen angels to be qualified to depict them in our work..?
I am not opposed to attempting to depict angels at all. After all, we have been blessed with ample God-given imaginations. I am however, passionately opposed to the trite, uniformity of much that passes for Christian art today. Acquiring intimate knowledge of Jesus as Master, is not complicated. It begins with an invitation to partner with Him. He brings to our hearts the conviction that the human inadequacies of our self-serving personalities (which He calls sin) are no match for His holiness. To bridge that divide, the penalty for our sin was paid for by Jesus' willing death on the cross. When we acknowledge His love, demonstrated by His enormous sacrifice, and unreservedly welcome Him into our hearts, we experience freedom from the crushing burden of that sin. He imparts life to our spirits, which are now born again...new and vibrant, possessing His power and personality.
Here are some thought to ponder:
We create because we must. There is an inner compulsion that urges us on. It is insistent and cannot be ignored.
We create because we understand ourselves better when we explore the language of art.
We create out of sheer delight in the world around us.
We create when no other response is adequate. We engage in the nonverbal language of art when there is no other way to express our emotions - whether joy, confusion, anger or even dismay.
We create fully aware that we are not creators, merely commentators.
We create because we have a mandate to be witnesses to the good news entrusted to us.
But most importantly, I believe that as Christian artists, we create because in the artistic process we draw closer to God. In coming to know Him, we make Him known to others inadvertently, almost despite ourselves. Those, my friends, are some of my reasons for pursuing the goal of creating the very best art that I can as a Christian artist. Others may label what I create as Christian art simply because in the making of art I am also equally passionate about living transparently and unashamedly as a Christian, both of which will undoubtedly be lifelong pursuits.
We offer two
Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Prayers. The first is short and more like a simple affirmation. It is sometimes just called; "The Jesus Prayer." For purposes of this communique I shall refer to the 2nd Prayer as "The Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Prayer." Both of these Prayers have also been referred to as; "The Prayer of the Heart." The words of these two "Sacred Heart of Jesus Prayers" are divided into two segments. The first segment of the Prayers expresses heartfelt abiding faith in "Jesus Christ" as the incarnated Son of the "Father Creator God." The second segment of the Prayers opens the Heart to the wonder of God's Love, Mercy and forgiveness of our shortcomings and the intentional or unintentional hurts we have caused to others. The words of "The Jesus Prayers" affirm a deeper expression of both Praise and Thanksgiving to the "Lord Jesus Christ", while also seeking his Forgiveness and Mercy.
As you pray either of these Prayers, repeat them slowly giving special attention to each word. As the Prayers are recited, allow them to permeate the thoughts and expressions of you, the devotee of Christ as they bring a deeper Compassion and Humility to your Heart. Over time the words of the Prayers take on a sacred dimension which touches the very Presence of the Holy Spirit which dwells within you as the source of life force in each and every breath you take. I have incorporated these Prayers into my daily life for over 40 years and especially the shorter version of these two Prayers has been a great comfort and inspiration to me personally. In the Lord's Love, Michael William AngelOh
Oh Lord Jesus Christ,
to Your most Sacred Heart I confide this intention {name petition}.
Only look upon me, then do what Your love inspires.
Let Your Sacred Heart decide.
I count on You. I trust in You.
I throw myself on Your mercy.
Lord Jesus, You will not fail me.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in You.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I believe in Your Love for me.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Your Kingdom come.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I have asked You for many favors, but I earnestly implore you for this one.
Take it, place it in Your open Heart.
When the Eternal Father looks upon it,
He will see it covered with Your Precious Blood.
It will be no longer my Prayer, but Yours, Jesus.
My Sacred Heart of Jesus.
I place all my trust in You.
May your will be fulfilled in my life today and everyday. Amen...
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