Morning Briefings (Company of Prayer)

In thanksgiving of a God who is attentive regardless of when we finally choose to seek Him, let us pray

Company of Prayer — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:05:03 +0000

Forgive me Lord. Please, those years when I ignored you. Forgive them Lord. Those that feel they can’t afford you.

– George Harrison
Hear Me Lord

God, bring good out of this bad situation

Company of Prayer — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:05:25 +0000

At its core the question of how to transform suffering into happiness is still a religious one. Ultimately, it is God alone who has the power to bring good out of bad.

– Anthony DeStefano
Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To

Lord, I am afraid of change I haven’t instigated

Company of Prayer — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:05:58 +0000

As uncomfortable as our life might be, as painful or even desperate at times, the life we’re living is the life we know, and we cling to the old rather than try something new. It’s unbelievable how tenaciously we cling to what we’ve prayed to be released from.

– Marianne Williamson
A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of “A Course in Miracles”

Let us give thanks for those willing to learn with us

Company of Prayer — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:05:54 +0000

Kudos to all of those who help us get noticed, including our college intern. As of yesterday, In the Company of Prayer’s Morning Briefing pages ranked number one in (Google) search engine results under various keywords.

– Leslie Bianco
Executive Editor

Almighty Lord, keep us free and appreciative of our individual free will which you’ve given us

Company of Prayer — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:05:30 +0000

As Elbert Hubbard wrote in 1914, ‘Independence is an achievement, not a bequest.’ It has taken decades of constant vigilance for people to achieve–and to protect–a world where they are free from what others believe they are free to do. Freedom from the enslavers. Freedom from the tyrants. Freedom from the oppressors.

– Dwight Curry
How We Behave at the Feast

Lord, continue to bless nations with freedom

Company of Prayer — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:05:37 +0000

I know it’s probably heretical for anyone of my generation to say this, but I never liked the song ‘Me and Bobby McGee.’ To say, “Freedom is just another word for nothin’ left to lose,’ seems dangerously shortsighted. When our freedom to do mocks all we have fought so hard to be free from, freedom seems to be the very thing we might lose.

– Dwight Curry
How We Behave at the Feast

For all those, including spouses, family members, friends and colleagues, dealing with devastating health issues, we pray

Company of Prayer — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:05:00 +0000

Every cancer is a journey. You never know where the journey will take you, where you’ll go. You’ll have moments of fear, hope, pain, and if you’re lucky, joy. What’s important is to go with it–wherever it goes. A great many things will be outside your control. You have to accept that you’re not entirely the driver.

– Joe Eszterhas
Crossbearer

Lord, let my belief override any fear I confront today

Company of Prayer — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:05:57 +0000

But, ignoring what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, ‘Do not fear, only believe.’

– Mark 5:36

For all those who feel their career has been stalled during these economic times, we pray

Company of Prayer — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:05:37 +0000

God sometimes puts us on hold so that, after the wait, there is less of us and more of Him.

– Kent M. Keith
Devotional Ventures: 60 Inspiring Devotions by Business Professionals for Business Professionals

I pray that I look to God for answers to my current problems

Company of Prayer — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:05:52 +0000

One thing I’ve learned is that no problem ever goes away on its own. For any human obstacle to be overcome, there must be inner work.

– Dr. Arthur Caliandro
Simple Steps: Ten Things You Can Do to Create an Exceptional Life