Monday, October 25, 2010

A Blessing for those who are being bullied

If you are a GLBT boy or girl, man or woman, who is being bullied, then this blessing is for you. Carry it with you. Keep it near you at all times. Let it shield you from all harm. Let it be a light through any darkness as you find your path to the dignity and respect you deserve as a child of God.


My Name Is ______________________.

What ever others may try to call me, My Name Is ______________________.

God knows me by My Name because God gave me life.
God calls me by My Name because God has a purpose for my life.
God remembers My Name because God loves me just as I am.

Therefore I will not be afraid. I will not be intimidated. I will not be denied my dignity. I will not harm myself.

I will not be called by any other name than My Name.

My Name is _______________________.

And I am beautiful and precious in the eyes of the Lord.



This blessing was written by the Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston, a Bishop of the Episcopal Church.
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4 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 25, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    Excellent! I love Steve Charleston! What a great guy!

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  2. UnknownOctober 26, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    Thank you for religious leadership that guides us to the truth.

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  3. UnknownOctober 26, 2010 at 8:30 PM

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  4. UnknownOctober 26, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    I admire Steven Charleston, and thank him for standing up for LGBTQI. But please use this prayer with one caution: for some trans youth their name is part of their struggle. Ask youth how they feel when they say this prayer. If good, sing alleluia; but if not, then take out the Name part and the prayer may work well ...

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