RELIGION AND ART

A SONG OF THANKSGIVING SIRACH 51: 1-12 I give you thanks, O Lord and King. I praise you as my God and my Saviour. I give you thanks, for you have helped me and protected me. You have rescued me from death, from dangerous lies and slander. You helped me when no one else would; in your great mercy you saved me from many troubles I have known: from the glaring hatred of my enemies, who wanted to put an end to my life; from the suffocation in oppressive smoke rising from fires I did not light; from vicious slander reported to the king. I was once brought face to face with death; enemies surround me everywhere. I looked for someone to help me, but there was no one there. But then, O Lord, I remembered how merciful you are, and what you had done in times past. I remembered that you rescue those who rely on you from their enemies Then from here on earth I prayed to you.

I SURRENDER LORD Jesus I surrender to you. I am tired of doing things on my own and belief. I turn my life to you to take control. I trust in you, I believe in your love and kindness. I am tired of trying to control my life and activities. Fill me with your love and lead me. Let your spirit guide me. Let your love be my guide. Give me the courage to live as your disciple. Help me dear Lord for I am helpless.

WHERE WILL I GO? Lord, I try to please people, you said we should love one another. You said we should sacrifice for one another. Father, the more I try the more helpless I am. I ask myself, where will I go? Father, where will I go? The beauty of it all Lord, is that I have found more Strength and understanding. Lord it is a difficult task, every sacrifice is worth sacrificing. I ask myself, where will I go? Yes Lord, I have found the answer to this question. Time, efforts I made to please people who may not know the worth of the sacrifice made, but the little effort I make to please and serve you. is more rewarding. This is the answer to my question. WHERE WILL I GO?

MY PRAYER That each day I draw closer to you Lord That each day my heart like that of my Lord Jesus Christ That each day I grow in holiness That each day cares and worries do Not take control of my life That each day my knowledge of you increases That each day I see you in all creatures That each day I grow in humility. My prayer to you Lord that I am what you desire me to be.