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From the Prayer Journal of Fr. jack Tolley

10/22/2019

 
Prayer doesn't change God, it changes the one who prays -Soren Kierkegaard

I think it's important to be praying constantly to Jesus, to be connected to him.
A RC prayer I like and use daily is this: "I entrust myself to the name of Jesus; I pray Jesus, Jesus.” 
For me it's important to be in constant relationship -  presence - gets at the heart of prayer. God won't change, but we will - and isn't that the  point ?"  I'm quoting here from an article written by The Very Rev. Steven A. Pray, PhD., FBS. Anyway, I thought you might find my comments helpful.
Blessings, love, and hugs,
Fr. Jack.
 
Here's a prayer The Rev. Cathey gave to me that I use daily now:

A Jesus Prayer
Heart of Jesus, think of me. 
Eyes of Jesus, look on me.
Face of Jesus, comfort me. 
Hands of Jesus, bless me.
Feet of Jesus, guide me. 
Arms of Jesus, hold me.
Body of Jesus, feed me. 
Blood of Jesus, wash me.
Jesus, make me thus thine own,
Here and in the world to come.
Amen.



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  • Home
  • Welcome
    • Welcome to St. John's
    • Our Church Campus
    • Our History
    • Our Rector >
      • Rev. Roger Haenke
    • Clergy and Staff >
      • In Memorium
    • Our Organist/Choir Director
    • Vestry
    • Our Stained Glass
    • Photo Gallery
  • Worship
    • Worship Schedule
    • Lectionary Readings
    • Sunday Hospitality
    • Easter 2020 >
      • Rev. Roger's Easter Reflection
      • Bishop Susan's Sermon
      • Easter Celebration
    • Life Celebrations >
      • Baptism
      • Confirmation / Reception
      • Marriage
      • Funerals
      • Quinceañera
    • Previous Services
    • Previous Sermons
    • Prayer List
  • Serve
    • Liturgical Ministries >
      • Our Ministries
    • Care Ministries >
      • Pastoral Visits
      • Prayer Quilt
    • Outreach Ministries
    • Men of St. John's
    • Women of St. John's
    • Daughters of the King
  • Grow
    • Bible Study Groups
    • Prayer Journal
    • Spiritual Gifts
    • Childrens Sunday School
    • SD Episcopal Cursillo
    • ECS - Head Start Program
  • Connect
    • Calendar and Events
    • E-Newsletter
    • Connect!
    • Small Parish Groups
    • Support Groups
  • Resources
    • Forms and Policies
    • Facility / Hall Rental
    • Columbarium
    • Annual Reports
    • Vestry Minutes
    • Treasurer's Report
  • Give