• A Prayer for Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Connecticut

    Eternal God,
    hear your diverse people
    as a world unites in prayer and compassion
    for the people of Newtown Connecticut.
    We pray for all involved in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
    Bless with your kindness those who speak to the broken-hearted.
    Bless the teachers, paramedics, medical staff and police
    with courage, skill and wisdom.
    Bless those who mourn.
    Bless those who grieve
    and comfort the bewildered.
    Help us each to build a world safe and fit for children.
    Amen. Amen. Amen.

4 responses to “How to be Single at Christmas – repost”

  1. Stephen C Avatar

    What wise stuff!

  2. Jackie Heatlie Avatar
    Jackie Heatlie

    How wonderful it sounds – no- one to cook for etc, just pleasing yourself. I’ll take a leaf out of your book & set aside a day when Andrew & I can do this with a slight alteration so 2 of us can do it.

  3. Dharma Avatar
    Dharma

    To be with yourself at Christmas is one of those things that most people avoid. Probably because they have been told that they must be with family, friends. Otherwise they are people who have no families etc. I’m not sure what I will do yet. Going to stay with my mum and brother is OK. What I don’t like is the food, overcooked or cold or something. Anyway will post afterwards, might be just was alone. Possibly arrested for attacking someone. 😊

  4. Suzette van Rooyen Avatar
    Suzette van Rooyen

    Inspirational writing! Love it, and its just what I’ve done for Christmas. Wishing you all a Blessed Christmas

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