Christian Reflection and Prayer

Prayer for Yom HaShoah
(Holocaust Remembrance Day)

Lord, remember not only the men of good will, but also
those of ill will. But do not remember all the suffering
they have inflicted upon us. Remember rather the fruits
we have brought, thanks to this suffering: our comradeship,
our loyalty, our humility, the courage, the generosity,
the greatness of heart that has grown out of this.
And when they come to judgment, let all the fruits
we have bourne be their forgiveness.
Appropriate for many faiths
source: Found on a scrap of paper at the liberation
of Ravensbruck Concentration Camp in Germany

"Father forgive them for they know not what they have
done" Amen

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-16

Reflection:

Today I began yet another study of one
of my favorite books of the Bible, the
book of Ruth. This book is a true love
story, it is a book that shows true
dedication and love. Ruth, the
foreigner; Ruth, the poor widow who
had nothing, ended up marrying a
wonderful Israelite. In doing so, she
became an ancestor of King David and
of Jesus the Messiah. But it all began
with a commitment: "Where you go I will
go......Your people will be my people and
your God my God" (v.16). This is a story
of real honest commitment, to Ruth's
mother-in-law and to God. Whenever
I loose my way in life, whenever I feel a
real need to fill a void in my life, I read
this short book in the Old Testament, the
book of Ruth. Because of Ruth, I have
experienced and learned the meaning of
commitment. Have you made a real
commitment to God? Please renew that
commitment today, right now. Strengthen
your ties to the Lord. I know that He desires
to do much good through you. Blessings so
wonderful that you cannot imagine, await you.
But it all starts with commitment: "Lord, take
control of all of my life, I give myself to you.
Have you done this? If not will you do it
today, right now. PLEASE MAKE THAT
COMMITMENT!!!

Prayer:

My Heavenly Father I commit my life to You.
Give me the strength to live for You daily. May
what I do honor You and bring glory to You. And
may I never forget Your love for me and my
commitment to You. In Jesus Name Amen.

(excerpts taken from the devotional "Still Gods
Man by Don M. Aycock & Mark Sutton) in
connection with my own thoughts and prayers.

I asked God, "How do I get the best out of life?"
God said...........Face your past without regrets
Handle your present with confidence...Prepare
for the future without fear........AND KNOW THAT
I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Remember that will you, God is with you Always.
Keep Him in your heart, keep Him in your soul,
keep God in you life, He is there for you.
GOD LOVES YOU!