Many break their promises,
despite what they may say.
But the promises of God,
are always yea not nay.
words by Thomas Balistreri
Reliable Promises
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Humble Lesson
I confess and have contrition,
I’ve not been in submission.
I’ve tried to do things with my hands.
By my strength I’ve worked to stand.
Thus what I earned I could not afford.
Better to wait upon the Lord.
Who planned success before I began.
Who sought to raise a humble man.
Words by Thomas Balistreri
Jesus Christ The King
He reigns not in socialism,
nor in democracy.
Jesus rules as King,
in power and majesty.
Thomas Balistreri
New Every Morning
God’s steadfast love,
never fades away.
His faithfulness and mercy,
is new everyday.
Thomas Balistreri
Ecclesiastes 5:4 (paraphrased and rhymed)
When to God, you vow a vow,
delay not, from paying now,
or complete, in careless leisure,
for a fool, gives God, no pleasure.
Stroll Through The Dark
I may run or I may stroll,
in this journey of my soul.
As I engage in mysteries,
I know God is here with me.
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Humble lesson
I confess and have contrition.
I’ve not been, in submission.
I’ve tried to do things with my own hands.
By my strength I’ve worked to stand.
Thus I earned what I could not afford.
Better to wait on the Lord.
Who planned success before I began.
Who sought to raise a humble man.
The Prayer of the Optina Elders
Grant unto me, O Lord, that with peace of mind I may face all that this new day is to bring.
Grant unto me to dedicate myself completely to Thy Holy Will.
For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in all things.
Whatsoever tidings I may receive during the day, do Thou teach me to accept tranquilly, in the firm conviction that all eventualities fulfill Thy Holy Will.
Govern Thou my thoughts and feelings in all I do and say.
When things unforeseen occur , let me not forget that all cometh down from Thee.
Teach me to behave sincerely and rationally toward every member of my family, that I may bring confusion and sorrow to none.
Bestow upon me, my Lord, strength to endure the fatigue of the day, and to bear my part in all its passing events.
Guide Thou my will and teach me to pray, to believe, to hope, to suffer, to forgive, and to love.
Amen
