Tag Archives: Prayer

Moving Past Our Procrastination

Based on James 1:22 Moving Past Our Procrastination by Michael Romani Be a doer not just a thinker Moving on beyond a milk drinker Inaction doesn’t get us there It’s best to move on to where No more procrastination Time … Continue reading

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Mercy In An Aquatic Ballet

Mercy In An Aquatic Ballet by Michael Romani Behemoths glide in slow motion Dancing on the surface of the ocean Humpback Whales in a water ballet Immersed and then breeching in aquatic play We bring the boats up closely To … Continue reading

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Firefighter 54

I wrote this on the way back from my sister’s funeral. Today, it is really hitting me hard.  I miss my sister so much.  She was so much more than my older sister.  She was my confidant and best friend.  … Continue reading

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A Prayer of Fellowship

A Prayer of Fellowship by Michael Romani Looking around I see This is not where I belong I sit here praying quietly Listening to the singer’s song This is not my home But, I am not alone Praying without ceasing … Continue reading

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Seizing My Day

This morning’s sermon was based on the Book of Romans 8:18-39 merged with the idea of seizing this day to do those things we really know we should. Seizing My Day by Michael Romani Oh, just to begin again… Free from … Continue reading

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Unshackled

Last night’s sermon was centered on 1 Peter 4:7.  This reads as: http://www.biblica.com/bible/niv/1-peter/4/ The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Being ever mindful of this and the surrounding … Continue reading

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Sleepless Sunrise

Dedicated to the veterans with whom I work and do my best to help as they are no longer able to do as much as they once did.  It’s a silent tragedy that more veterans and  military members in this … Continue reading

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Prayerful Contemplation

Based on Matthew 26:40 Prayerful Contemplation by Michael Romani Hard to imagine, Father How you suffered For your sons and daughters There in the garden When the anguish hardened No holiness buffered The pain felt inside From which He could … Continue reading

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A Better Man

… A Better Man by Michael Romani When we believe in our little lies Reason gives way to our alibis Until we soon give up the truth That we fought so hard for in our youth Caught up in all … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Prayer Is the Final and Best Answer

“I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom, and that of all about me, seemed insufficient for the day.” – Abraham Lincoln Many is the time … Continue reading

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