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I guess you would first have to believe in God, or a Higher Power in order to pray. Unless you believe in objects as your higher power. The point is, you have to believe in something greater than yourself. I believe in God, so that is who I pray to, as well as angels and spirits and the Blessed Mother, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, but always first and foremost, to God. I have prayed all my life. I was raised Catholic, and went to catholic Grammar school. We went to church through school on "holy" days, and on Sunday with my parents. I didn't like it.
I rebelled in words and action, but never got out of going until I was sixteen. I guess my mother figured if I hadn't reached spirituality by then, I never would. What she failed to understand, is that I did have spirituality, I prayed and talked to God all the time, I thanked him for all He had given me, I believed in His existence, and I wanted to live my life doing good, I just didn't like going to church. I am not good with Scripture, or Romeo and Juliet, or a lot of poetry, and I think it's because I have an analytical characteristic that wants me to have everything plain and simple, and explained. I don't like to think about what I'm thinking or reading, I want it to be straight forward, and easy to follow and understand. Forget about watching a movie with subtitles! I don't like the opera either, come to think of it.
I do like the idea of a Supreme Being, however. A Light of love and acceptance and a desire for His children to do well while here on Earth. I like the fact that we can call on that Supreme Being and ask for His help and influence in our lives. I also am a firm believer that prayers offered for us by others, are answered as well. I know they are heard because I have been the recipient of such "friendship prayers." Friends and family praying to God, in my name, for safety and fairness and good will and good health. And I myself, praying for family and friends in their name. It all seems to work out. This is a very comforting part of life.
In my world, I have left behind the prayers of my Catholic upbringing, and concentrate more on talking to God as if we were having a conversation. I converse to my Father, who I believe, wants what is best for me. I have had many occasions when others and myself have prayed for things to happen, and they have. Again, we all pray in different ways, some say the prayers we all grew up with, and some talk in conversation style. I have nothing against prayer, I just find simple conversation more direct and comforting. I picture God as my Father, who put my Earthly father in charge of me for a while, but was always there backing him up.
I don't believe God minds the switch from rhyme and wrote, to simple conversation, as He has answered so many of my pleas for His help. I know others have been gracious and kind enough to pray for me in whatever manner they choose, and it has helped, and I appreciate the effort on all parties. Life, with all it's ups and downs and positives and negatives, seems easier when we talk to our Father, in whichever way we feel comfortable. I also call upon The Blessed Mother, The Holy Spirit, Jesus, and all the spirit guides who have gone on before me. This includes my parents and grandparents and various great aunts and uncles. I believe in angels, and talk to them as well. It seems to work, for I have been blessed, helped, and comforted in times of need.
I am acutely aware that I am not the only one praying on my behalf. I don't think there are any words to express the extent of my appreciation to all the people who have prayed for me. Every little bit helps, and it seems to have been working through some very difficult times. There is an energy to prayer, in my opinion, and that positive, spiritual energy has been helping me along a rough road. To all those who have prayed for me, I thank you from the part of my soul that connects our energies to one another, and the Supreme Being.
I believe we are drawn to situations and people that God feels we need to be drawn to. Finding this Web Site has helped in ways I never could have imagined. And the people I have met, and talk to, are true friends, and I appreciate their care and concern. I will be honored to return the favor someday. There is a network of caring, loving, and devoted people on this site, and I am so happy to have made their acquaintance. I will forever be grateful for the prayers. Oh, and, could you keep them coming!
Susan Thom is the mother of three children, two sons, 17 and 21, and a daughter 22. Writing calms her, and gives her a place to go. By herself! Clears the head and gets it out. She lives in a rural area, with a lake and mountains, her son and her partner, and has loved writing since she was a child.
She certainly hopes you enjoy her take on life, and her style of communicating that in stories.
She has been on a journey of self discovery for twenty years, and has learned many things about the human mind, and how to maintain some semblance of calm and peace within.
If someone reads one of her stories, and relates to her feelings, and maybe gets a suggestion on how she dealt with them in a positive way, that would be the ultimate gift of her writing.
» left by Susan Thom(8,714) Susan Thom (283 days 18 hours ago.)
hi bruce,
thanks for reading and commenting,
can i have a hint?
my best regards,
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» left by Bruce Horst(766) Bruce Horst (283 days 15 hours ago.)
I'd love to give you a hint, but there are just so many things we want to add to SW I just wouldn't know where to start! The next big thing we will be adding was kind of inspired by you... so you will definately be hearing more about it as it unfolds.
Unfortunately, I'm mired in rebuilding some of the back-end on SW right now.. it's a whole lot of work and if done properly, no one will ever know that it happened. How depressing!
» left by Anonymous (283 days 15 hours ago.)
oh no, bruce, not depressing, exhilarating. this is a great site.
and very user friendly. i think you're doing a great job.
i'll be waiting patiently for the additions. in april, i'll be here for a year. love it,
my best,
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