The Knots "Nots" Prayer

The Knots "Nots" Prayer 
 

Untie the knots in my mind, my heart and my soul

Remove the "have nots" the "can nots" and the

"do nots"

that are planted in and running through my mind.

Tied like knots to voices of pride, embarrassment,

or failure.

Erase those "will nots," "may nots," and "might nots"

That have found a home in my heart.

Release the "could nots," "would nots," and "should nots"  that darken my soul.

Please remove from my mind, my heart and my soul

all the "I am nots" that have frozen me in my life.

Especially all the knots that are tied around the theme  

"I am not good enough!"

Open my heart, my very being to shout out

"I am OK as I am."

These are my knots.

 

by Bill Degnan 7/2019



When did fireworks begin?

 

It isn’t the 4th of July without a grand fireworks show.

Accounts from the Pennsylvania Evening Post in 1777 indicate that the city celebrated with gun salutes and fireworks.

Philadelphians enjoyed bonfires and other events to commemorate our nation’s first official birthday. Cannon salutes were also popular, and the first Independence Day celebration included the firing of 13 cannons, reflective of our first 13 states.

Have a happy 4th of July.