Prayer for a Debutante

Lord, a young woman has grown in front of our
eyes. May she ever lean toward the Truth and
the Light. May she walk along the way You
have set for her. May angels watch her each hour
of each day in her life. May You take her hand
so that she fulfills her potential. Make her smile
wherever she is, in whatever she would do.
Inspire her in every little while.

Amen.

A Writer's Prayer

Lord, please bestow upon me the gift

of the Holy Spirit. To You, I ever lift

my works. I offer to You my hands,

my eyes, my mind, my soul as I write.

May Your truth shine as a great light

that enlightens, comforts, instills hope,

inspires, and strengthens others through

my writing. May I be like a durable rope

that connects Your beloved people to You.

Please guide me out of those empty pauses

of frustration, the feathery fog that causes

time to slip away meaninglessly. Please

help me smile despite rejection. May I please

you by following Your will. I pray that my

words will be accepted by all minds' eyes.

Amen.

Prayer for Religious Leaders

Lord, guide the religious leaders around
the world. Help them spread peace among
all people. May they always be good role
models for society, and if they ever make
a mistake, help us to forgive while You also
show Your mercy toward them. We all long
for heavenly guidance - so may their souls
and bodies be instruments grounded
in humility and humanity. Lord, as they may
tread into danger, protect them with angel's arrows.
Bless all our eyes, ears, minds, and hearts
to embrace the truth which through them You impart.
Continue to inspire everyone to be leaders and
followers. Inspire us to say to Your will, "I can."

Amen.