Collection of Prayers: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice Always, Pray Continually, Give Thanks in All Circumstances, for This Is God's Will for You in Christ Jesus

By Lissette Trahan

THE BEGINNING

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

The universe had a beginning. Before God spoke it into creation, there was no universe, no planet earth. The sense of how small we are, how fragile the earth is shows me the creator in all his power and glory. Looking at the stars and galaxies and the order throughout the universe makes us realize that there is a designer. There is a God holding it all together. As we search for meaning, we can know that there is a God in control. We are alive, a speck, in this huge universe, but we are not alone.

Prayer # 1

One clear night I looked up and really saw the stars, the galaxies. the huge universe and I felt awe. Then I read in the Bible:

“The Heavens Declare the Glory of God; the Skies Proclaim the Work of His Hands.” Psalm 19:1

I look at our small planet. It is the size of a grain of sand compared to our universe. How can I not believe that there is a God holding it all together? Let me never forget, Lord, to stay in awe, to say WOW! At the beauty of nature, when a baby is born, how we are suspended in this vast universe. The human spirit longs to experience awe. The ability to awe is the first step of faith. Thank you, Lord, for giving us a life full of awes.

Give me the ability to recognize beauty and truth when I see it. Holy Spirit, let me always be open to your promptings---convict me when I am blind and deaf to your guidance. Give me discernment to know evil; if I go the wrong way, help me to quickly turn and repent. Don't let me become spiritually deaf, keep me aware and sensitive so that I will always obey and follow your leading.

When I believed and received by your grace my salvation, that was the beginning of my spiritual journey. My soul awoke as from a deep slumber. I felt your love and I loved you in return. Now I cannot live without it.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Sep 22, 2020
• ISBN: 9781664203372

Lissette Trahan

Foreword Prayer is an intimate and personal time we spend with our Creator. It's a respite from our troubles, where we can ask for forgiveness, vent our frustrations, express our feelings, and humbly ask for strength. Too many of us think that there's a right way to approach God and a right way to pray. In reality, God doesn't care for He knows your heart. What He cares about is the time you spend with Him. That being said, having a place to start with prayer is helpful for many. This collection of thoughtful, provocative, and enriching prayers by Lissette Trahan offers you a beginning. If you draw a blank after "Dear God," then this collection is for you. If you get nervous before prayer, saying these prayers can calm your nerves. Sometimes, it's just good to not have to think about what to pray. You sit down, read, and God gets it. He does. The funny thing is He knows what you will say before you even say it. But He can't wait to hear your voice! Lissette Trahan is a gifted writer with a heart for God. Read and pray her words, and soon you'll see renewal, hope, trust, and peace in your prayer life. God bless! Atozmom

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CONTENTS WITH PRAYER

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

FOREWORD

THE BEGINNING

IN HIS IMAGE

ADAM AND EVE IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN

THE FORBIDDEN FRUIT

ADAM AND EVE BANNED FROM THE GARDEN

NOAH

TOWER OF BABEL

ABRAHAM

SARAH

ABRAHAM TESTED

REBEKAH

JACOB AND ESAU

JOSEPH

MOSES

MOSES AND THE BURNING BUSH

THE TEN PLAGUES

THE PASSOVER LAMB

THE EXODUS

PARTING THE RED SEA

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

JOSHUA

THE BOOK OF RUTH

DAVID THE SHEPHERD

DAVID AND GOLIATH

DAVID IS ANOINTED KING

DAVID SINS

JOB

JOB IS TESTED

ISAIAH

DANIEL

JONAH

THE FOUR GOSPELS

MATTHEW

MARK

LUKE

JOHN

THE LIFE OF JESUS

THE LIFE OF JESUS GABRIEL ANNOUNCES CONCEPTION OF JESUS TO MARY

THE BIRTH OF JESUS

THE WISE MEN

JESUS BAPTIZED

JESUS HEALS

JESUS CALMS THE STORM

JESUS FEEDS THOUSANDS

THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS

JESUS RAISES LAZARUS

JESUS WASHES DISCIPLES’ FEET

THE LAST SUPPER

GESTHEMANE

JESUS CRUCIFIED

JESUS’ RESURRECTION

JESUS’ ASCENSION INTO HEAVEN

THE HOLY SPIRIT

THE CORONAVIRUS

WHEN LIFE GOES ON PAUSE

ULTIMATE APPEAL

To

My husband of over fifty years

Carl J. Trahan

With gratitude for your love and support

in everything I do.

And

To Father Jon Seda who is the real author

of this Collection of Prayers.

Acknowledgments

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First and foremost I thank God, who inspired me and guided me. My love for Him was the driving force behind it.

I want to express my heartfelt thank you to

Fr. Jon Seda whose homilies inspired many of the prayers. In some of the prayers, using his exact words, which revealed such insight and feelings that I could not add or detract from them.

Also a thank you to Deacon John McCully. His homilies awakened a call to continue seeking the truth in His Word.

To my daughter, Jennifer Lowery. Without her encouragement and invaluable expert advice this book would not have been possible.

And most of all to my husband who always supports me in all that I do. I cannot imagine life without him.

Lissette Trahan

Foreword

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Prayer is an intimate and personal time we spend with our Creator. It’s a respite from our troubles, where we can ask for forgiveness, vent our frustrations, express our feelings, and humbly ask for strength. Too many of us think that there’s a right way to approach God and a right way to pray. In reality, God doesn’t care for He knows your heart. What He cares about is the time you spend with Him.

That being said, having a place to start with prayer is helpful for many. This collection of thoughtful, provocative, and enriching prayers by Lissette Trahan offers you a beginning. If you draw a blank after Dear God, then this collection is for you. If you get nervous before prayer, saying these prayers can calm your nerves. Sometimes, it’s just good to not have to think about what to pray. You sit down, read, and God gets it. He does. The funny thing is He knows what you will say before you even say it. But He can’t wait to hear your voice!

Lissette Trahan is a gifted writer with a heart for God. Read and pray her words, and soon you’ll see renewal, hope, trust, and peace in your prayer life. God bless!

Atozmom

THE BEGINNING

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Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

The universe had a beginning. Before God spoke it into creation, there was no universe, no planet earth. The sense of how small we are, how fragile the earth is shows me the creator in all his power and glory.

Looking at the stars and galaxies and the order throughout the universe makes us realize that there is a designer. There is a God holding it all together. As we search for meaning, we can know that there is a God in control. We are alive, a speck, in this huge universe, but we are not alone.

Prayer # 1

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One clear night I looked up and really saw the stars, the galaxies. the huge universe and I felt awe. Then I read in the Bible:

"The Heavens Declare the Glory of God;

the Skies Proclaim the Work of His Hands."

Psalm 19:1

I look at our small planet. It is the size of a grain of sand compared to our universe. How can I not believe that there is a God holding it all together? Let me never forget, Lord, to stay in awe, to say WOW! At the beauty of nature, when a baby is born, how we are suspended in this vast universe. The human spirit longs to experience awe. The ability to awe is the first step of faith. Thank you, Lord, for giving us a life full of awes.

Give me the ability to recognize beauty and truth when I see it. Holy Spirit, let me always be open to your promptings–convict me when I am blind and deaf to your guidance. Give me discernment to know evil; if I go the wrong way, help me to quickly turn and repent. Don’t let me become spiritually deaf, keep me aware and sensitive so that I will