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A Christmas Prayer

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Loving Father
help us remember the birth of Jesus
that we may share in the song of the angels
the gladness of the shepherds
and worship of the wise men.

Close the door of hate
and open the door of love all over the world.
Let kindness come with every gift
and good desires with every greeting.
Deliver us from evil by the blessing
which Christ brings
and teach us to be merry with clear hearts

May the Christmas morning
make us happy to be thy children,
and Christmas evening bring us to our beds
with grateful thoughts,
forgiving and forgiven
for Jesus' sake.

Amen

May everybody of all faiths and persuasions, nationalities, colour and creed and of every opinion have a peaceful and loving Christmas.

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Kindest regards, David.

http://pigletsplots.blogspot.com/
updated - Sunday 19th at 2100hrs

That's lovely Piglet - Happy Christmas xx

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Amen to that Piglet. I'm not of any particular religious persuasion, but I think that prayer says it all. We should all be kind, considerate to all human beings.

Who needs diversity training, to me all humans are equal regardless of sex, colour, creed, sexual orientation etc, and that's the way it should be. I know some religions don't celebrate Xmas, but at this dark time of the year it's good to look forward to spring with hope and wishes for peace and prosperity for all.

Is it correct to post religeous offerings on a gardening site? Am just asking the question!

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Geordie

Te audire non possum. Musa sapientum fixa est in aure

A prayer is just good wishes and hopes really, Geordie - at least in my opinion. It doesn't really matter if it is addressed to a Deity. I think that's why I really liked Dave Allen (remember his closing line - May YOUR God go with you - each of us has his/her own beliefs and they should all be respected - OK I'LL GET OFF THE SOAPBOX NOW, SORRY

I don't see a problem....if you do not beleive in his faith then read a forget.

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My phone has more Processing power than the Computers NASA used to fake the Moon Landings

To quote the threads content suggestion.

"Got something non-GYO related to get off your chest? Feel free to talk about anything you like! (Keep it clean)".

I am a Christian but am not forcing my beliefs upon you, just sharing a prayer with what I feel are appropriate thoughts for this time of year which just happens to be CHRISTMAS.

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Kindest regards, David.

http://pigletsplots.blogspot.com/
updated - Sunday 19th at 2100hrs

Piglet you are spot on.

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To quote from another part of the bible

"All that is needed for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing" I guess the same applies to weeds as well

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ntg

Never be afraid to try something new.
Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
A large group of professionals built the Titanic

http://grief-encounters.blogspot.com/

I am an atheist.

When you look at the world today, wouldn't it be a much healthier place without religion??

I think it would be a barren place without religion Val, it would be a much better place though without the things that are done in its name.

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Kindest regards, David.

http://pigletsplots.blogspot.com/
updated - Sunday 19th at 2100hrs

Well said Piglet, I agree with you and you are right to say what you feel as this is the thread for general chit chat.

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Skipper

Chinese Proverb - He who asks a question is a fool for a minute; he who does not remains a fool forever

Piglet, what a lovely prayer. Im not religious myself, but that was a lovely reminder of what we are all celebrating at this time of year. Dexterdog

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Appreciate the little things in life because one day you will realise they are the big things

Religion isn't the trouble m it's the twats that do it in the Name of religion that are the trouble

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ntg

Never be afraid to try something new.
Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
A large group of professionals built the Titanic

http://grief-encounters.blogspot.com/

Said with a little less finesse than my attempt Nick but with much more impact.

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Kindest regards, David.

http://pigletsplots.blogspot.com/
updated - Sunday 19th at 2100hrs

Yes Geordie, on the general chit chat board we're all free to talk about anything. I'm of no religious persuasion but believe their is truth in every religion and no religion has a monopoly on the truth.
Thank you for the prayer Piglet. I'm sure we all share the sentiment.

O dear Nick. Even a gardening guru can get it wrong. This quote is NOT from the Bible. It's from Edmund Burke. To check it out, see these links to the quote.
Links to the quote

I stand corrected Alice. I remember it from an episode of Brother Cadfael

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ntg

Never be afraid to try something new.
Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
A large group of professionals built the Titanic

http://grief-encounters.blogspot.com/

Nick, LJ said no more posts so it will be the pea stick for you, big time.

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Kindest regards, David.

http://pigletsplots.blogspot.com/
updated - Sunday 19th at 2100hrs

I certainly hope so

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ntg

Never be afraid to try something new.
Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
A large group of professionals built the Titanic

http://grief-encounters.blogspot.com/

Me first though

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Kindest regards, David.

http://pigletsplots.blogspot.com/
updated - Sunday 19th at 2100hrs

See you've done it now. If you didn't post I wouldn't reply

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ntg

Never be afraid to try something new.
Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
A large group of professionals built the Titanic

http://grief-encounters.blogspot.com/

in turns then?

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Kindest regards, David.

http://pigletsplots.blogspot.com/
updated - Sunday 19th at 2100hrs