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Make Me an Instrument!
The Prayer of St.
Francis
Compiled
& Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff
The following
prayer, known as the Prayer of
St Francis, is a perfect one to pray when you are seeking to
live in peace and joy.
As Christians, the Bible encourages us to "let our light shine before others,
that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:6)
The prayer of
St Francis reminds us just how we can do that!
This is such
an encouraging and uplifting prayer that teaches us how we can live like Jesus
Christ and serve those around us, putting others needs first.
The Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your
peace,
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy;
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love.
Grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Also
known as the Peace Prayer, this text is a widely known and popular prayer among
Christians.
The
prayer is often attributed to Francis Bernadone who was born in Assisi, Italy
in 1181.
After
living a carefree childhood and young adulthood filled with wealthy
entertainment and pleasure, Francis fell ill at the age of 20 and his
thoughts began to focus on eternity and his relationship with God.
Francis
turned from his wealthy lifestyle and decided to give his life over to the
church. He passed in 1226 after rekindling the love of God among thousands.
The actual text of the Peace Prayer
of St. Francis originates from a small religious magazine named La Clochette
that was published in France in 1912.
The
prayer was published anonymously but many believe the magazines founder, Father
Esther Bouquerel, to be the author.
Bible Verses on Peace
“The Lord gives strength to his
people, the Lord blesses his people with peace.” (Psalm 29:11)
“Great peace have those who love your
law, and nothing can make them stumble.” (Psalm 119:165)
“You will keep in perfect peace those
who minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” (Isaiah 26:3)
"Come to me, all who are weary
and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from
me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30)
“May the God of hope fill you with
all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by
the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)
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