Prayer is communicating with God. All you have to do is ask God for His help. Pray for these kinds of things, but speak to God using your own words. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." This Moments of Music and Inspiration CD is taken from the POWER of PRAYING ® series of MMI programs and is a collection of messages from the writings of Stormie Omartian with beautiful Spirit-inspired melodies and songs by Jonathan Urie ….some with lyrics by Helen Steiner Rice . With gratitude here is a brief insight into some of these special people and moments. INSPIRATIONS Nearly half a lifetime ago Valerie Dunn…a close friend and follower of Jesus..wrote a play called Noogenesis. I aspired to write music to her many meaningful poems in the script. Presentations of the finished product were favourably received. Over time the essence of it’s meaning and the semi-sweet melodies still impact my thoughts. • True Personhood • Through Childhood’s Eyes • Song Of Peace Several years ago, a friend introduced me to Anna. He declared that she was the closest I would ever get to an angel while on earth. Over time I came to realize that. As a follower of Jesus she has shown me kindness and encouragement and has willingly supported the Moments of Music and Inspiration radio ministry. The beautiful melody Anna’s Theme captures her spirit of celebration in everyday life. • Anna’s Theme About 5 years ago I was inspired deeply by a poem received from DaySpring Cards around Easter. The poem had been written by Roy Lessin. It spoke to my heart and I sought permission to write music to the words. That venture led to a myriad of wonderful blessings. Roy Lessin, writer of many uplifting Christ centered devotionals and greeting cards and I have collaborated on radio programs and beautiful songs over the past few years and in the process have become friends. • Your Love Jesus, O’ Your Love Several years ago an acquaintance asked me for shelter from the storms of life… …..an opportunity to escape the stress-filled scene of peer pressure and temptation. I said YES! Over several months…with the pressures relieved, the temptations limited and a new direction and strength emerging…the time to move on arrived. BUT before their departure a note was scribbled and left behind for me to see. That note was tenderly placed in a safe place…in a book that I treasure…and left for 8 years. I came upon the note in 2010 and it had more meaning and a greater clarity than ever before. A melody was born and with the addition of lyrics a song of HOPE emerged. The words written by my “friend Ben Jones” were; “Warm breezes of HOPE…. flow like tiny rivers through my hair”……. • The Touch of the Master (Warm Breezes of Hope) “Warm breezes of hope flow like tiny rivers through my hair; For I have been touched by Jesus’ love……and now I know that I belong to him.” by Jonathan Urie and Ben Jones Often, my sister Elizabeth and I attend a beautiful small church in the city And there…we find strength and peace filled moments overflowing with God's presence. A minister of God’s word that we met there….a gentleman with a deep rich singing voice and one who offers up prayers from the heart….wrote a poem and gave it to me to consider for a song. ONE verse touched me deeply. “O Spirit of Love and Light You mean the world to me You have opened up my life And made my eyes to see.” The melody and the words bring tears of joy to my eyes every time I play it. Thank God for this wonderful expression of JOY from Rev. Edmund Barrow. • Spirit of Love and Light In addition to the above there are beautiful music creations from Reflections of Light and Spiritual Abundance CD’s and each have their own Spirit inspired story of creation and of course the remarkable "one of a kind" songs from the treasured poetry of Helen Steiner Rice.......America's Poet Laureate of Inspirational verse. CD COVER ART “The awesome FRACTAL photography of Roger A. Johnston left me breathless the very first time I came across his work I deeply appreciate his sharing the beautiful HOVERING image on the cover of this POWER of PRAYING cd. Jonathan Urie BIO Roger Johnston, Fractal Artist, Violinist, Optical Physicist To see Roger Johnston's breathtaking Fractal Art Portfolio and his unique meditative "Fractals In Motion" multimedia series on DVD, accompanied by Tibetan Singing Bowls with original music by the Visual Music artist and composer, Michael Luckman, I encourage you to visit their official website at: http://www.FractalsInMotion.com BIO STORMIE OMARTIAN Stormie Omartian is the bestselling author (more than 13 million books sold) of The Power of a Praying® series. Her many other books include Just Enough Light for the Step I’m On, The Prayer That Changes Everything® and The Power of Praying® Through the Bible. Stormie and her husband, Michael, have been married more than 37 years and are the parents of two adult children. *Visit Stormie’s website at www.stormieomartian.com SPECIAL NOTES OF GRATITUDE JOHN CLARKE SOUND EVIDENCE RECORDING John’s expertise and pleasant manner has very helpful in the creation of MMI programs for the past 5 years. The studio is located in Don Mills at the Canada Christian College www.audioclarke.com IAN CHARLES MIRACLE GRAPHICS, Toronto, Canada A special note of gratitude to my excellent graphics person. We have worked together on several CD’s and it I am always grateful that I have Spirit-Inspired people to work with. www.miraclegraphics.com RICHARD CLELAND Richard’s wonderful narrative voice is indeed a welcome additive to this series. His years as a announcer and personality in Canadian radio and his deep Christian faith give the Promises of God readings from the Power of Praying special strength. PERSONAL NOTE OF GRATITUDE The ongoing support and encouragement by friends from many countries and family, especially from my sister Elizabeth plus Jim, Shawn, Michelle & George and of course my friend Anna …. always helps me, in so many ways, to continue following JESUS' pathway while reaching out to others with words of comfort and uplifting music. Thank you. Jonathan Urie