Prayables

A wise old gentleman retired and purchased a modest home near St. Pat’s the parish high school. He spent the first few weeks of his retirement in peace and contentment. Then a new school year began. The very next afternoon three young boys, full of youthful, after-school enthusiasm, came down his street, beating merrily on…

Prayables loves Tommy Walker’s version of a classic standard hymn! This is a live video that not only captures the beat, and gets you up on your feet… but Tommy also slows us down, and brings us to prayer. Find meaning in To God be the Glory. Yeah! Jerry Watts on bass! He can hold…

The rains have come, Windy days and crisp nights. Days are shorter And the land prepares to sleep. Bless this day, God of seasons. Bless the autumn with the hope of comfort and rest. Be present with us as we gather with family and friends So that we bring each other love and joy. God…

It’s a knock at the door. It’s an invitation in the mail, a nudge: “Call me.” And when I do, such sweet relief. Not a burden, but a bequest: A bouquet of forget-me-nots, disguised as pain. I thank You for keeping me mindful of that which is greater than me. You in my sufferings, in…

What does God look like? We conjure up pictures in our mind of a Creator we can see, feel and touch. Artists depict God in human form, ethereal cloud and sometimes using only brush strokes of vivid color. But never, ever, have I seen an image of God who is overweight. Obviously God’s children aren’t…

Two church ladies were packing lunches for the homeless. When they started to discuss their own home lives, one said, “Seems like all Alfred and I do anymore is fight. I’ve been so upset I’ve lost 20 pounds.” “Why don’t you just leave him then?” asked her friend. “Oh! Not yet.” the first replied, “I’d…

It takes years of pressure to turn a piece of coal into a sparkling diamond. Thank You for second chances, and open hearts. Allow me a chance to grow in faith. Surround me with light and hope as we walk into the future together. -Ruth Williams, Prayables

Here’s today’s selection for upbeat God-loving music as today’s Prayable Pick!

Karaoke is when regular people, like you and me, sing our hearts out, by reading the lyrics over background music to favorite songs. Picture your Aunt Edith rocking out to the head-banging Bohemian Rhapsody, and you get the picture. There are cover bands who perform musical hits of their favorite musicians and comedians who do…

Mrs. Goldstein comes to a hotel in a “high class” resort and asks for a room. “We’re all filled up,” says the clerk. “There’s someone leaving now,” says Mrs. G., “so now you have a room.” “I am sorry,” says the clerk, “but the real reason we don’t rent to you is that we keep…

More from Beliefnet and our partners
Close Ad