Pocket Prayers consist of forty simple and easy-to-read positive, uplifting prayers that speak to everyday living. Have you ever wondered - how do I pray for my children; - how do I pray about money and my finances; - how do I pray when I am grieving the loss of a loved one; - how do I pray when desiring a soul mate; and - how do I pray for peace of mind? Pocket Prayers address many issues we face today. When these prayers are read daily they will help you to focus your thoughts and words in positive directions. Pocket Prayers Inspiration for Daily Living By Gwendolyn Roberts Balboa Press Copyright © 2015 Gwendolyn Roberts All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-5043-3838-7 Contents Introduction, ix, My Spiritual Growth, 1, My Spiritual Awareness, 3, My Thoughts and Words, 5, My Attitude, 8, My Challenges, 11, My Faith, 13, My Patience, 15, My Prayers, 17, My Affirmations, 19, My Aging, 21, My Manifestations, 23, My Peace of Mind, 25, My Relationships, 29, My Family, 31, My Partner, 33, My Children, 36, My Friends, 38, My Compassion, 40, My Self-Love, 42, My Change in My Life, 44, My Calmness, 46, My Strength, 48, My Home, 50, My Health, 52, My Helpfulness to Others, 54, My Joy, 56, My Job, Employment, Career, 58, My Money, 60, My Food, 63, My Grief, 65, My Life, 68, My Protection, 70, My Grace, 72, My Thankfulness, 74, My Goals and Dreams, 76, My Forgiveness, 78, My Understanding, 80, My Divine Plan, 82, My Answered Prayers, 84, Conclusion, 87, About the Author, 89, CHAPTER 1 MY SPIRITUAL GROWTH * * * Today I choose to begin my spiritual growth. I know that which has created me is within me, and it now guides me to my highest good. I know that there is a divine plan for my life. The divine plan for my life includes happiness for me, peace of mind for me, perfect health for me, financial fulfillment for me, and more good than I can imagine. I realize that I can make choices for my life. I ask my Creator to guide me to make the right and appropriate choices, choices that produce my happiness, peace of mind, perfect health, financial well-being, and fulfillment in every aspect of my life. Today I call forth the divine plan for my life; today I cooperate with the divine plan for my life; and today I accept the divine plan for my life. As I am given new ideas, I act upon these ideas, making wise choices. Today I realize that everything that I am guided to do is a part of the unfoldment of my divine plan, even if I do not recognize it to be so. I know that my Creator can do for me what it can do through me. I cooperate with the divine process that is unfolding, the divine plan for my life. I now relax and know that the creative power of the universe that created me is working through me bringing about my heart's desire. As opportunities come before me, I recognize them and take appropriate action. I move forward into greater good in my life. I now realize that life is a journey, and each opportunity is not the destination, but a part of my journey in life. AFFIRMATION I shall keep my faith strong in the universal power working within me and know that everything is working for my highest good. CHAPTER 2 MY SPIRITUAL AWARENESS * * * The way I increase my knowledge is to study, read, and listen to others with wisdom. The way I learn to drive a car is to practice driving. The way I learn to swim is by practice. The way I grow spiritually is to learn what spirituality is about and to practice and have spiritual experiences. In the most recent decades, increased attention has been given to our spirituality, what it is, and the role that it plays in mankind's daily living. The egg and the sperm that was the beginning of my human growth process were created by something greater than my wonderful parents. It is that Creator that created me that I trust to guide me and place opportunities before me. My Creator, which is God, has created me and given me full power to enjoy this earthly experience. I now tap into that power within me during my daily meditations and discover who I really am. My first step in my spiritual growth and awareness is to know who I am. This process involves redefining myself. As I mediate daily, I realize that I am a spiritual being having a human experience. As a spiritual being, I believe that God created me to thrive as I learn and grow during my earthly experience. As I daily mediate, I become increasingly aware that I have great powers within me to accomplish my goals with amazing success. As I develop my "I can" attitude, I develop the ability to attract the right people, situations, and circumstances that help me accomplish my goals. I am blessed with great opportunities that lead me to success after success. Each success is a stepping stone in my journey to greater success. As a spiritual being, I am aware that a part of my journey is to help others to realize their spirituality. I inspire and encourage others. I remind