By Paulo Coelho
I was out walking one day in São Paulo, when a friend – Edinho – handed me a pamphlet entitled Sacred Moment. Printed in four colours, on excellent paper, with no mention of any particular church or religion, this pamphlet bore only a prayer on its reverse side.
Imagine my surprise when I saw the name of the author of this prayer – ME! It had been published in the early eighties on the inside cover of a book of poetry. I did not think it would stand the test of time, nor that it would return to my hands in such a mysterious way; but when I re-read it, I did not feel ashamed of what I had written.
Because it appeared in that pamphlet and because I believe in signs, I felt it only right to reproduce it here. I hope it encourages every reader to write a prayer of their own, asking for themselves and for others the things that they judge to be most important. That way we place a positive vibration in our heart which touches everything around us.
Here is the prayer:
Lord, protect our doubts, because Doubt is a way of praying. It is Doubt that makes us grow because it forces us to look fearlessly at the many answers that exist to one question. And in order for this to be possible…
Lord, protect our decisions, because making Decisions is a way of praying. Give us the courage, after our doubts, to be able to choose between one road and another. May our YES always be a YES and our NO always be a NO. Once we have chosen our road, may we never look back nor allow our soul to be eaten away by remorse. And in order for this to be possible…
Lord, protect our actions, because Action is a way of praying. May our daily bread be the result of the very best that we carry within us. May we, through work and Action, share a little of the love we receive. And in order for this to be possible…
Lord, protect our dreams, because to Dream is a way of praying. Make sure that, regardless of our age or our circumstances, we are capable of keeping alight in our heart the sacred flame of hope and perseverance. And in order for this to be possible…
Lord, give us enthusiasm, because Enthusiasm is a way of praying. It is what binds us to the Heavens and to Earth, to grown-ups and to children, it is what tells us that our desires are important and deserve our best efforts. It is Enthusiasm that reaffirms to us that everything is possible, as long as we are totally committed to what we are doing. And in order for this to be possible…
Lord, protect us, because Life is the only way we have of making manifest Your miracle. May the earth continue to transform seeds into wheat, may we continue to transmute wheat into bread. And this is only possible if we have Love; therefore, do not leave us in solitude. Always give us Your company, and the company of men and women who have doubts, who act and dream and feel enthusiasm, and who live each day as if it were totally dedicated to Your glory.
Amen
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Today I remembered this prayer while reading about how to defeat cynicism.
Very beautiful, thankyou!
So I will keep the heart open, and have a little faith (and gratitude), in the goodness too.
Amen.
With Love,
Jane
Thank you so much for sharing. I have been moved by your inspiring stories. I love you book Like the Flowing River, and constantly share quotes with by friends.
Thank you amen
Well I did not write this prayer but I always read it in my daily prayer… It’s a verse from the Quran
“Our Lord, we have heard a caller calling to faith and proclaiming: `You shall believe in your Lord,’ and we have believed. Our Lord, forgive us our transgressions, remit our sins, and let us die as righteous believers. Our Lord, shower us with the blessings you promised us through Your messengers, and do not forsake us on the Day of Resurrection. You never break a promise.” (3:193-4)
[3:18; 47:19] GOD bears witness that there is no god except He, and so do the angels and those who possess knowledge … “There is no other god beside GOD,” and ask forgiveness of your sins and the sins of all believing men and women.
Too Good!
(Thumbs Up).
Amém! Tão linda oração.
Nestes dias de Hosana agradeço a Deus por sua vida, seu trabalho, obrigada por existir, q Nossa Senhora passe na frente ampliando seus caminhos.
Amo vc
Bjos
AMAZING..yes for His Glory
From the heart, comes truth.
Amen.
Thank U sir for this wonderful prayer….
Thank you so much.. this has served as a sign for me..thankyou..
sir, thank you very much for this wonderful prayer..
Oh god…i couldn’t help my tears
Really thanks
There can’t have been a more perfect point in my life for this prayer to come across my path. Thank you.
thank you so much, Mr.Paulo. That’s such a wonderful prayer :)
it is so true and therefore beautiful . To live life with our own convictions at our own terms but without malice to any is alife worth praying for . May all get the courage for their convictions . God bless . Namaskar
It is a beautiful prayer. :)
Thank you so much for this Sacred Prayer :)
It brighten up my exhausting day.
I will write my personal prayer, too. Soon.
Thank you!
Thanks por this pray.