Hi all this is SaraFerret's Mommy. I received these prayers in today's mail from a dear person. BIG, I hope you will permit this to be published on the FML. I truly feel it will help all of us here. So often we are being faced with anxiety over finances, ferret deaths, and our own fears. A few months ago, I faced death and I found that yes, it can be a bit fearsome at times, but sometimes it helps to have a bit of help with a prayer by our side. This is from some one who was looking forward to retirement and then found that he had Parkinsons. Not a happy outlook. But he published this in our monthly bulletin. Hopefully this will bring some solace and peace to Jean and some others here. Since I will be facing surgery soon it is helping me. The first paragraph is his comments the rest is the two prayers. Substitute any other name for God you wish. "Basically, it's about control. We all like to be or believe we are in control of our lives. And then something comes along that reminds us that we are not really in control. Oh, we can control some things (our reactions), but in the end, events occur over which we have little control. In these first few days of dealing with my situation I have found two prayers to be of help." Loving God, who created the worlds and breathed into humankind the breath of life, use your creative energy once again to bring life and health to my body. Calm my fears and remind me that I am secure in your love. Bless all those who care for me and use them as instruments of your healing power. When I grow anxious, remind me that all things are under your control and that your grace is sufficient for my every need. Be at peace. Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life, rather look to them with full hope as they arise. God, whose very own you are, will deliver you from out of them. He has kept you hitherto, and He will lead you safely through all things; and and when you cannot stand it, God will bury you in His arms. Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Gather who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day. He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bare it. Be at peace and put aside all anxious thoughs and imaginations. Hugs and peace to all. SaraFerret's Mommy [Posted in FML 5479]