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Prayer for Those In Despair
Send your life-giving Spirit
upon those who despair of living,
O generous and loving God.
If it is your will,
let them find rest from their labors
that they may have peace.
If there is a call they have not heard,
open their eyes and ears to know it
that they may find the joy of abundant life.
Grant them your blessing this day
and every day.
Amen.
- Vienna Cobb Anderson
Source: Adapted from "Prayers of Our Hearts" © 1991 Vienna Cobb Anderson. Reprinted with the permission of the author.
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8 Ways Illness Can Be a Spiritual Practice
Most people think of illness as inconvenient at best, tragic at worst. We focus on what we are not doing: our normal daily routines, work, outings with friends, being physically active, time with family. Illness can be a fertile time if you can focus your attention away from what you do not have, and focus on what it offers in abundance.
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Your Prayers for Those Touched by Breast Cancer
Offer support for Beliefnet members touched by breast cancer.
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9 Ways Humor Can Heal
Of all my tools to combat stress-especially the stress of dealing with my illness or someone else's--humor is by far the most fun. Here are just a few ways a dose of humor might transform something ugly and stressful to slightly entertaining, and, well, a tad less catastrophic.
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Restorative Yoga for Body and Mind
Restorative yoga might best described as a supported, conscious body/mind relaxation practice. When supported with props, the body relaxes and opens, releasing tension and stored-up toxins that can cause illness. Restorative poses offer benefits to both the body and mind, for conditions ranging from insomnia to asthma to chronic pain to migraines to depression.
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Psalms for Depression and Anxiety
Psalms for depression and anxiety offer Bible verses for hope, comfort and peace.
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Top 10 Comfort Movies
Movie Mom Nell Minow's 10 favorite comfort movies for when you're feeling ill.
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Learning from Suffering
When we confront death, we confront life's most important--and toughest--questions.
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10 Spiritual Tools for Coping with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can make us feel isolated and helpless, especially if its cause is an illness or physical condition for which there's no cure or effective medical treatment.
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