A Reminder During The Wolf Hours
…a letter from prison
As is often the case in these days of the reign of the orange menace, I was awakened and went to prayer after midnight. My immediate response to (and in) the Spirit of LOVE, “Lord have mercy.” That, and then the prayer that Jesus gave his disciples before his death on a wooden cross, known as “The Lord’s Prayer.”
After a time I was reminded of the apostle of Christ named Paul and his letter written to the people of Philippi during the time of the Roman Empire. It is notable that this letter was composed by Paul while he was in prison in Rome. My favorite passage from that letter has become one of my “go to’s” during prayers of intercession and surrender.
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God,which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:4-7
Years ago I read through Jan Karon’s Mitford Series of novels. Father Tim and his exhortation, “Philippians 4 for Pete’s sake!”, became favorites. So it is that I return to this passage, and verse 8 as well, as part of my prayers not only during “the wolf hours” but throughout the day as well.
Yes, I am a follower of Christ. No not “that” kind. 😉🙄 I also identify with other faiths and traditions wherein I “see” Christ. I am an unabashed Franciscan Buddhist Lakota Celtic German Lutheran Sufi and more. 🤣
On Apr 8, 2025 Patrick wrote :