By Marie-Dominique Rail · September 21, 2020
Prayer can become a deeply personal expression of our relationship with the sacred.
Through gratitude, trust, and the quiet offering of our intentions, we bring our human experience into a moment of spiritual presence.
The following prayer draws upon the language of angels, archangels, spiritual guides, and divine companionship.
It reflects a particular spiritual tradition and may be received according to each person’s beliefs and understanding.
A Prayer of Trust and Divine Companionship
Dear God,
With gratitude, I welcome the love and guidance that accompany my life.
I give thanks for the presence of those who care for me, for the wisdom I continue to discover, and for the blessings that reach me through the living world.
Archangel Michael,
May your image of courage and protection remind me of the strength available within my heart.
Help me meet difficult experiences with discernment, compassion, and trust.
May I remain attentive to the boundaries that preserve my peace and dignity.
Archangel Gabriel,
May my words carry sincerity and kindness.
Help me listen with an open heart and communicate with greater clarity.
May I recognize the beauty of honest conversation and the wisdom that grows through understanding.
Archangel Raphael,
I offer my prayers for health, comfort, and healing.
May those who are suffering receive the care, companionship, and support they need.
May I remain attentive to the needs of my body, my emotions, and my spirit.
Archangel Uriel,
May wisdom accompany my decisions.
Help me recognize what deserves my attention and approach the unknown with patience.
May I remain open to learning through the experiences life places before me.
To the angels, spiritual guides, and benevolent presences I hold within my faith,
I offer my gratitude.
May love guide my intentions.
May compassion accompany my relationships.
May humility remain close to my heart.
I give thanks for the earth that sustains me, the people who share my journey, and the living beings with whom I share this world.
I welcome the lessons of my experiences.
I honor the person I am today and the understanding that continues to grow within me.
As I breathe, I remember that this moment is part of my life.
May I meet it with presence.
May peace accompany those I love.
May tenderness reach those who are grieving, ill, or alone.
May my thoughts, words, and actions become expressions of the love I wish to bring into the world.
With gratitude and trust,
Amen.
Peace be with you, always.
Marie-Dominique Rail
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