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A version of the Serenity prayer appearing on an Alcoholics Anonymous medallion (date unknown).. The Serenity Prayer is an invocation by the petitioner for wisdom to understand the difference between circumstances ("things") that can and cannot be changed, asking courage to take action in the case of the former, and serenity to accept in the case of the latter.
35 Prayers for Comfort and Strength. 1. "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well ...
The Good News: When you are feeling tired and sad, you can ask God to give you strength and comfort through His teachings and promises. Woman's Day/Getty Images Lamentations 3:19-22
Give me strength against your enemies Amen. A shorter version of the prayer can be used for the daily renewal of the consecration: [1] [2] Immaculata, Queen and Mother of the Church, I renew my consecration to you for this day and for always, so that you might use me for the coming of the Kingdom of Jesus in the whole world.
Songs from the album remain in both Costello and Bacharach's live repertoires. A rendition of "God Give Me Strength" closes Costello's 2004 orchestrated live album My Flame Burns Blue, while some of Bacharach's later concerts with regular singer John Pagano also incorporated "God Give Me Strength".
There were some differences in the track listing; song order was changed. The song "This House Is Empty Now" performed by Elvis Costello is substituted for his performance of "God Give Me Strength" featured on the CD and was released digitally. [4] [5]
The phrase "God helps those who help themselves" is a motto that emphasizes the importance of self-initiative and agency. The phrase originated in ancient Greece as "the gods help those who help themselves" and may originally have been proverbial. It is illustrated by two of Aesop's Fables and a similar sentiment is found in ancient Greek drama.
Vigard's "God Give Me Strength" is also swapped for the Costello/Bacharach version. "A Wave Dies", written and performed by Andrew Allen-King and produced by Klein, was also not included in the final cut. The Williams Brothers perform two songs, "Heartbreak Kid" and "Love Doesn't Ever Fail Us", but only the latter is on the album. [24]