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have you ever wanted something sweet so bad that you ate the semi-sweet chocolate chips from the pantry.  unfortunately, it did not cure my sweet tooth.  why do i want ice cream every night in the summer. 
feeling much better after the four stetler's did a tour of the apartment with this prayer from "Celtic Daily Prayer"
 
AT THE DOORWAY
May God give His blessing to the house that is here.
God bless this house from from roof to floor,
from wall to wall,
from end to end,
from its foundation and in its covering.
In the strong name of of the Triune God
all evil be banished,
all disturbance cease,
captive spirits freed,
God's Spirit alone
dwell within these walls.
 
We call upon the Sacred Three
to save, shield and surround
this house, this home,
this day, this night,
and every night.
 
IN THE LIVING ROOM
There is a friend's love
in the gentle heart of the Saviour
For love of Him we offer friendship
and welcome every guest
Lord, kindle in my heart
a flame of love to my neighbour,
to my enemies, my friends, my kindred all,
from the lowliest thing that liveth
to the name that is highest of all.
 
AT A WARM PLACE
Come to a warm place in this house,
come in the name of Christ.
My heart and I agree,
welcome in the name of the Lord.
 
There is a fiery power
in the gentle heart of the Spirit.
Our hearts are agreed
as we kneel by the hearth,
and call on the Sacred Three
to save, shield and surround
us and our kin,
this house, this home,
this day, this night
and every night,
each single night.
 
IN THE KITCHEN
I would welcome the poor
and honour them.
I would welcome the sick
in the presence of angels
and ask God to bless and
embrace us all
 
Seeing a stranger approach,
I would put food in the eating place,
drink in the drinking place,
music in the listening place,
and look with joy for the blessing of God,
who often come to my home
in the blessing of a stranger.
 
FOR THE BEDROOM OF ERIC AND KERRI
Peace be here in the Name of the King of life;
the of Christ above all peace,
the Lord's blessing over you.
 
Peace between person and person;
peace between husband and wife.
The peace of Christ above all peace,
peace between lovers
in love of the King of life.
 
FOR THE BEDROOMS OF RILEY AND TREY
Peace be here in the Name of the King of life;
the peace of Christ above all peace,
the Lord's blessing over you.
They say nothing is given birth without pain.
I have a secret joy in Thee, my God,
for, if Thou art my Father,
Thou art my Mother too,
and of Thy tenderness, healing, and patience
there is no end at all.
I pray for Riley and Trey.
Riley and Trey, may the joy and peace of heaven
be with you.
The Lord bless you.
 
AT THE DOOR
Christ, in our coming
and in our leaving,
the Door and the Keeper;
for us and our dear ones,
this day and every day,
blessing for always, Amen.
 
An incredibly long post, but it felt good to type that all out and pray it all over again.  Riley loved walking through the house praying.  When we were done he said, "Let's pray over and over again."  We will Riley.