#community prayer

[pastorjeremynorton]

Why We Cancelled Prayer Ministry

Discover how our prayer ministry transformation revitalized our church. By integrating prayer into all activities, we've fostered growth and deeper spiritual engagement. Learn more about our journey. #Prayer #PrayerMeeting #PrayerMinistry #ChurchGrowth

Transforming the Tradition of ‘Prayer Meetings’. For many years, we tried to establish a separate “Prayer Ministry” in our local church, but it never gained substantial traction. As long as I can remember, prayer meetings and ministries lacked enthusiasm, yet we kept pushing them. We realized a prayer ministry transformation was needed. Perhaps your experience has been different, but we often…

[hestiashearthfire]

You do not need a sign.

For the love of the gods, just pray. You do not need to be called. You do not need to be contacted. Just pray.

[beautyofaphrodite]

When someone is choosing an outfit to wear for the day that makes them feel good, Aphrodite is there.

When someone kisses their partner, Aphrodite is there.

When someone walks hand in hand with a partner or friend, Aphrodite is there.

When someone goes over to their friend to comfort them, Aphrodite is there.

When someone smiles at their appearance in the mirror, Aphrodite is there.

When someone is gifted a bouquet of flowers, Aphrodite is there.

When someone writes their loved one’s name in the sand on a beach, Aphrodite is there.

When someone stands in the ocean, taking in its beauty, Aphrodite is there.

When someone is inspired to create something because of a loved one, Aphrodite is there.

When a child has their first crush, Aphrodite is there.

When someone finally feels love for the first time, Aphrodite is there.

When people dance together to a special song, Aphrodite is there.

When long-distance friends, partners, or family finally see each other in person, Aphrodite is there.

When people go on dates, Aphrodite is there.

When someone finally breaks off a toxic relationship, Aphrodite is there.

When someone sees the beauty in themself, Aphrodite is there.

Aphrodite is there for all of our beauty and love- filled moments. She loves us, and is always there for us, in the good, and the bad.

[wolfhoundwitch]

brigid — celtic goddess of healing, smithing, poetry, fertility, divination, fire and water.

brigid bless this hearth and home, keep us safe from harm. no matter how far we might roam, guide us safe and sound. heal me with your sacred water, shield me with your flame. your love is my sword and shield and so it shall remain.

[a-sip-of-ambrosia]

without the gods i feel empty.

without the gods i feel helpless.

i feel weak. torn. broken. hallow.

and most definitely not myself.

i never realized how much i depended on their love, blessings and protection until i was forced to pull away from them for a couple weeks due to family reasons.

however, alone was the one thing i never felt. they were still watching over me even when i wasn't able to pray or give them offerings everyday, i still thought of them like they never left.

Lady Aphrodite loved me.

Father Zeus protected me.

Lady Athena kept me sane.

Lord Hypnos allowed me rest.

Lady Hestia kept my home safe.

Lord Hermes watched over me.

i fell sick and my leg became infected leading me to not be able to walk but, there's a reason i've been healing so quickly—Lord Apollo is looking out for me.

the gods are always watching over you no matter what. it doesn't matter if you didn't pray or if you couldn't offer; as long as they are in your hearts, they will hold you tightly in their holy arms and love you. i promise.

i don't know how to thank my deities but i hope they know how much i am indebted to them.

praise the Almighty Gods!

2024/06/27

[a-path-by-the-moon]

[kytheras-dove]

Aphrodite Anadyomene

🌊 The goddess rising out of the sea 🌊

[livieluna]

Did some doodling 🪽

I can’t remember the last time I draw on paper, I mostly do digital art now days lol

[ranger5000]

Prayer to Aphrodite

Aphrodite, glory of Olympos, golden one, incomparable goddess, born of seafoam, borne on the ocean’s waves until you found fair Cyprus’ sandy shore–your beauty by god or mortal unseen, your power over heart and mind unknown, your touch unfelt, your voice unheard.

All things, all life, all men and women incomplete without your presence.

Aphrodite, who sees the truth within us, who gifts us with what we need; beloved Aphrodite, dear one, blessed one, who holds us close, whose gentle persuasions overcome out doubts and fears, whose hand in the world we see in one another, we praise you, we honor you, we delight in your gifts.

[daegu-based-terrorist]

We should ban Korean Americans with family from the north from speaking on the dprk they always have the dumbest fucking liberal ass shit to say

[arthursfuckinghat]

Lakay - Bayou Nwa

[egglygreg]

My step grandfather just died in an accident, please pray for my grandmother and the family.

[hestiashearthfire]

Gentle reminder as we go into 2024 to please practice fire safety when giving offerings. If you have live candles and incense on your altar, never leave them unattended, and always keep a bowl of water nearby for safely extinguishing any lit matches, incense sticks, or other flammable items. You can even get fancy and have a dedicated water bowl if you must, but be safe. Fire is pretty, but dangerous.

[beautyofaphrodite]

I love formal, poetic prayers. They make me feel fancy and they make me feel like I know what I’m doing. I feel close to the Gods and like They’re here, listening to me.

I love casual prayers, where I’m basically just talking to the Gods. They make me feel closer to Them and take up a lot less energy. They don’t require me to memorize something, read something, or think a lot about what I’m saying.

I use both types in my practice, depending on how I feel. Throughout the whole day, I will have quick, casual prayers like “Hey, Aph, this thing reminds me of you” or “thanks for this thing”. When I sit in front of my Altar, when I light Her candle, I tend to be more formal unless I don’t have the energy.

Both methods of prayer have their pros and cons and both are so amazing. I LOVE praying, it’s one of my favorite things.

Do you prefer formal prayers, casual prayers, or both?

[herdreamywasteland]

a letter to Nex Benedict

Dear Nex,

you were a child. and we failed you. our children are the future, and we couldn’t even give you a future. it has been 16 days since you died, one for each year of your life, and nothing has been done. This is a horrible injustice, but the worst injustice of all, is the loss of your life.

I am so sorry, and I pray that God has embraced you in his loving arms, and assured you that you were made in his perfect, holy, image. I am so sorry for what happened, and what didn’t happen.

I did not know you. I did not know your name, or what you were like. I did not know your favorite food, or television show, or book. I did not know if you liked coffee, or if you sat strangely in chairs. I did not know if you had ever been to a Dennys, or if your dinners were always homemade. I did not know your name until February 8th, 2024. I did not know you, and now I never will. But I do understand.

I understand what it is like to be hated. I understand what it is like to be told you are worthless. I know what it is like to have nothing done about an injustice.

and I know what it is like to feel scared.

I am so sorry. I cried for you last night. I cried for the beautiful person you were, and the beautiful adult you will never be.

I hope you are in heaven, or whatever afterlife you believed in. I hope that you are respected and loved, for eternity and beyond.

I am so sorry. You didn’t deserve this. It was not your fault.

I am praying for you. I am praying for your family, and your friend. I am praying that justice is served.

most of all, I am praying that you are finally safe.

I cried for you last night. I think about you a lot. 16 days, 16 years, an entire lifetime.

I hope you forgive those girls, though they don’t deserve it. Even if you don’t, you are still better than they ever will be.

I don’t know you. I never will get to. I think, in a different universe, at a different time and place, I would have been your friend.

I am so sorry.

I hope you are safe.

I hope you are happy.

I hope you know you are loved.

Nex Benedict, thank you. Thank you for teaching me something, for opening my eyes.

Nex Benedict, I pray that God gives you another chance, in a world better than this one.

Nex Benedict, I didn’t know you. But, in a way, I love you.

Sincerely,

Another trans teenager

[a-sip-of-ambrosia]

desperately wishing for a temple because at this point, it would be the only place where i can feel safe, bask in the love and greatness of my gods and pray to my heart's content without being judged for the loyalty i have to them...

is that so much to ask?

but of course, i can only continue to wish.