#personal prayer

[theprinceofpeacesposts]

Dear God,

I am weary. Not just in my body, but deep within my soul a heaviness that sleep cannot lift, a weight that lingers no matter how hard I try to push through. I carry so much, Lord expectations, disappointments, silent battles, unspoken cries. I pour myself out, I show up, I try, yet sometimes it feels like there is nothing left.

God, You see me. You notice the burden on my shoulders, the exhaustion in my spirit. You witness the moments I want to give up, when I feel unseen, unheard, undone. You see the parts of me I try to hide the fear, the doubt, the ache of wondering if I am enough.

Hold me in this weariness. Surround me with Your love. Remind me that I do not have to carry it all alone. Remind me that You are my rest, my refuge, my strength. I don’t have to be enough because You are. I don’t have to have all the answers because You do. I don’t have to fight every battle because some belong to You alone.

Be my strength, God. Be my peace. Be the calm in the midst of my storm. And when morning comes, let me rise not just rested, but renewed.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

[whats-the-word-again]

Praise to Dionysos Auxitês!

Auxitês = Giver of increase

Dionysos Auxitês, giver of increase; I cannot begin to thank you for your guidance. From you I understand; Indulgence is not bad, Wanting more is not bad, That I am deserving. You have taught me my limits of giving, and that sometimes, I must only give to myself. That self-care can be self-indulgence, and That I do not need to deprive myself in order to give to others. It is from you, joyous one, that I am unafraid of my body; Unafraid of my needs, Unafraid of my wants, Unafraid of cravings or desires. Dionysos Auxitês, giver of excess; My guide whom is always by my side, I now understand. Whom although I may come and go, will always be there when I most need. I praise you; Oh holy indulgence! With your sweet eyes and your sunburnt skin. Giver of plenty. Oh holy indulgence! Dionysos Auxitês, I praise and thank you!

-> Dionysos divider by @/sister-lucifer

[mint-in-the-moonlight]

What follows is just a short personal, emotional prayer to Mars that I wrote yesterday following the news of the USA-Israel attack on Iran. Sharing it in case it can bring comfort to others, too.

Great Mars, War is upon us once more, Bombs falling on the innocent, All in the covert interest of profit

I don't know how we can Still be worthy of You, Mars, When we keep making the same mistakes Over and over again

I pray that you still find us Deserving of Your gaze, And I will do my best To embody Your ideals in this world

Praise to you, Mars, May peace and liberation arrive soon

[wildwoodpriory]

Silver Star of the waters, who have laughed all the world into being, beyond all knowing is the splendor of your light.

Please enfold my spirit under Your great mantle, that Your peace and grace might flow through me in this world, and all worlds to come.

Amadea.

This is my personal version of the Silver Star.

[artemis-potnia-theron]

Personal prayers based on epithets 💜

Artemis 🌙 🦌 🏹

Praise to divine Artemis of the wolves and of the deer. She of the hunt and of the fire. Swift running archer who haunts the forest and roams in the night. Shooter from afar.

She of the hymns. She who soothes. Light-bringer Phoebe. Willow-bound and royal Diana. Beautiful empress who bears a golden sword on a golden throne. Strong-voiced revered maiden.

Beloved and loving priestess. Holy guardian who stands before the door. Immortal torch-bearer. Goddess queen of beasts. Praise be to Artemis, deliverer and savior.

Apollo 🎼 ☀️ 🦢

Praise to holy Apollo with the silver bow. Bright son of Leto and of Delphi. He of the oracle. Prophetic healer and foreseeing averter of harm. Light-bringer and destroyer of evil.

He of the locusts and the wolves. He of the python and the dolphin. He of the ash-trees. Rescuer and helper. Wandering physician. Far-worker and rouser of armies.

He who watches the heavens. Leader of the muses. He who protects the streets and bestower of Dionysus. Praise be to Apollo, shining light of the sun.

Hekate 🗝 🔥 🐕

Praise to mighty Hekate, destroyer and child of Perses. She of the underworld. She of the wayside and the crossroads. Irresistible and indomitable queen of those below. Holy bringer of light.

She who holds the keys. She who haunts the mountains. Nocturnal one. Fond of solitude and hidden. She who wanders in the night. Lovely and revered only begotten maiden.

Immortal guardian and spinner of fate. Leader of the dogs heralded by roaring beasts. Three-formed protectress at the gate. Praise to Hekate, attendant and guide.

Let me know in the tags if there are any other deities you'd like to see! 💜

[foltchaoin]

Prayer to Sea Deities for Anticipatory Grief

Grief, like the waves of the ocean Crashes into the spirit with the force of a thousand horses But also creeps in silently, like an eel Like the tides, it can overwhelm even when predictable Like a barnacle on a ship's hull, it latches on, unrelenting O' Manannán, son of the sea, help me survive the waves of grief Steady your horses of sea foam and allow me to breathe Fand, beauty of tears, guide me through my weeping Help me remember the love that makes it hurt so deeply Lí Ban, mermaid queen, help me navigate the depths of grief So that I may find my way through the murky, hopeless abyss O' rulers of the seas, help me stay afloat so that I may see the land and sky Help me arrive on the shores of life and love In your praise, all shall be.

[hrere]

Dua Hapi, the lord of Nile and of the flowing water. I feel your freshness on my skin and delight in your precense. You, who keeps the land fresh and fertile. You, who brings goodness to the land and water to the crops. I cherish you and am grateful for your welcome. Dua Hapi!

Dua Ra, the great lord of strength, the shining one. I feel your heat beat down on me. I thank you for the trials you have given me, and am grateful for the strength that you provide. You, the King of Gods, keeper of Maat. It is for you that I move, for you that I challenge myself. Dua Ra!

Dua Geb, the soft and subtle lord. You are sturdy under my feet. You are brilliant in hues. I see you in the baby geese and their doting mothers. I see you in the chipmunks scurrying. I see you in the trees overhead, giving me shade. Lord of life, I am grateful for the home you have given me. Dua Geb!

[daughterofsekhmet-bast]

Dua Sekhmet-Bast, eye of Re,

Lady of life, great protector.

You are the mightiest of the gods.

My heart turns to you in awe,

You nourish my ka.

Show me the path that I may follow,

And give me the courage

To do what is good.

Dua Sekhmet-Bast!