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A Prayer

Yesterday morning we got up early and went to a breakfast for The National Day of Prayer.  It was at a hotel on the beach and simply lovely.

When I got dressed it didn’t occur to me that I might match the decorations.

We prayed for our city, our country, and our world.  I hope you don’t mind but I also said a prayer for you and I.  This prayer is for all the women who, like me, are stumbling along in their quest for health.

Dear God,

Thank you for creating us as us.  Help us to see ourselves and others as You see us.  Help us to forgive ourselves and others as You forgive us.  Help us to see beyond the the mirror on the wall or the number on the scale.  Help us to see beyond the labels and hurtful words.  Help us to see beyond our fears and see the potential You so generously give to us.  Help us to realize our dreams even the secret ones that only You know about.  Strengthen our bodies, our minds, our spirits.  Help us to see our place and purpose in this crazy puzzle of life.  Thank You for your steady and unwavering love.

Amen.

Ummm….I hope that wasn’t too awkward.  Love you guys!  Have a great weekend!

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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I'm so happy you stopped by my little corner of the web where I write about fitness, food, and amazing women I "meet". I live in California with my wonderful husband and two rambunctious boys. I'm a personal trainer and dreamer. I enjoy most things but some of my favorites are reading, acting, camping, cooking, music, writing, traveling, and being in the moment with my favorite people! You can read more about me here! I hope you stop by often!
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16 Responses to “A Prayer”

  1. On May 7, 2010 at 9:10 am homecookedem responded with... #

    What a beautiful prayer!! :)

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  2. On May 7, 2010 at 9:38 am Tina responded with... #

    I love National Day of Prayer. Thank you for praying for all of us. I think your prayer was beautiful. :)

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  3. On May 7, 2010 at 9:41 am Midgetkeeper responded with... #

    Thank you for that prayer, absolutely beautiful. Love the pictures.

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  4. On May 7, 2010 at 12:59 pm janetha responded with... #

    awe thanks for sharing your prayer. not awkward at all, im glad you posted it! and you and your boys are super cute.

    side note: you MUST know about fun california beaches and hotels to stay at on the beach. help me plan my honeymoon.. 😉 i need to know the best beach/place to stay! deb is helping but she said you may know some more info.. we were looking at hermosa. but we are open to anywhere in cali!

    have a great weekend! HUGS AND DOUBLE HIGH FIVES

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    • On May 7, 2010 at 10:48 pm jennincat responded with... #

      Double high fives!! I love it!!! I’ll email you!

      Reply
  5. On May 7, 2010 at 3:22 pm Melissa responded with... #

    Your awesome Jenn! Thanks for the prayer. And really cool that you guys made the day something special. I like that. And like always, you look so cute – and your boys too!

    Reply
  6. On May 7, 2010 at 5:24 pm Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42 responded with... #

    Amen. (Thank you for sharing that beautiful, heart-felt prayer).

    Reply
  7. On May 7, 2010 at 9:07 pm Katie responded with... #

    This may be a fluffy comment after you prayed for me (or all of us, not just me), but I love your hair! I’ve been meaning to tall you that for a while. I hope it doesn’t make you take back that prayer!

    Reply
    • On May 7, 2010 at 10:47 pm jennincat responded with... #

      Ha ha!!! You crack me up. I’ll just add “give Katie some tact” on the the prayer. 😉 Totally kidding!!!

      Reply
  8. On May 7, 2010 at 9:40 pm debby responded with... #

    Wow, Jenn, I love that prayer. Thank you for praying, and thank you for sharing that with us.

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  9. On May 7, 2010 at 10:38 pm Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) responded with... #

    love the dress on you and your beautiful family, the beach,and the prayer…lovely!

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  10. On May 7, 2010 at 10:57 pm michelle responded with... #

    Absolutely beautiful. When we talk about prayer, that’s exactly the kind I expected to come from you :-) And I mean that it the best way possible.

    Have a wonderful weekend friend.
    xoxo

    Reply
  11. On May 8, 2010 at 6:33 am Jami responded with... #

    Love it!!! =)

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  12. On May 8, 2010 at 10:20 am Jessica responded with... #

    You always have such beautiful prayers. Thank you for your prayer. You looked “simply lovely” also.

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  13. On May 8, 2010 at 9:21 pm charlotte responded with... #

    First – this is such a beautiful post! I love your prayer. Especially this line: “Thank You for your steady and unwavering love.” It’s funny because it sounds so simple but sometimes His love is the hardest part for me to feel. Not because He has left me but because through hating myself I’ve left Him. I’m working on it:)

    Second – I COVET your dress. You are utterly adorable.

    Reply

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