Gathering Prayers and blessing based on Psalm 32:1-7
Gathering Prayers and blessing based on Psalm 32:1-7
by Christine Dutton
Opening prayers and blessing based on Psalm 32 'Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you'. In these opening prayers I wanted to acknowledge that faithfulness, the rhythm of meeting together brings us to deeper communal prayer. Loving God, as you bring us together to…
The cross is our symbol – a symbol of grief.
The cross is our symbol – a symbol of grief.
by Marjorie Dobson
Blessing: The cross is our symbol – a symbol of grief. The cross is our symbol – a symbol of love. The cross is our symbol – a symbol of hope Let us carry that cross into a grieving world as a sign of the love and hope that God offers to all his children. Amen ©Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: God of healing power
Prayer: God of healing power
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: God of healing power God of healing power we come to pray for those who have a special need for your care. We pray for those whose brains have been physically damaged, often from birth, and for those who suffer from some form of dementia. We pray for those whose learning …
Poppies and Snowdrops - Prayer/blessing: When weariness cries out
Poppies and Snowdrops - Prayer/blessing: When weariness cries out
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer/blessing: When weariness cries out When weariness cries out for an end to suffering, God is listening to you. When fear is like a smothering blanket, God will wrap his care around you. When life is slipping away, God is walking each step of the journey with you. When the d…
A blessing to bless others
A blessing to bless others
by Richard Steel
Blessing May God the Father keep us safe in His love. Amen. May God the Son walk with us every day. Amen. May God the Holy Spirit give us the strength we need to live for Him. Amen. May the special love of God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with us always. Amen. May God bless u…
POPPIES AND SNOWDROPS - Blessing/Prayer: Though your heart is broken
POPPIES AND SNOWDROPS - Blessing/Prayer: Though your heart is broken
by Marjorie Dobson
Blessing/Prayer: Though your heart is broken Though your heart is broken, God will bring healing, when you are ready to receive it. Though deep darkness fills your soul, God will not let the light go out completely. Though the future holds no promise, God will not desert you. Thr…
POPPIES AND SNOWDROPS - Blessing/Prayer: God holds you through the weeping hours
POPPIES AND SNOWDROPS - Blessing/Prayer: God holds you through the weeping hours
by Marjorie Dobson
Blessing/Prayer: God holds you through the weeping hours God holds you through the weeping hours. God watches through the sleepless nights. God comes into the lonely room. God loves you through your time of loss. God understands and blesses you. ©Marjorie Dobson (first published …
POPPIES AND SNOWDROPS - Prayer: God will be with you
POPPIES AND SNOWDROPS - Prayer: God will be with you
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: God will be with you God will be with you in the desolation of your days. God will be with you in the darkest of your nights. God will be with you in hopelessness and despair. God will be with you in fear and anger. God will be with you when all reason has gone. God will …
Bless those who are peacemakers
Bless those who are peacemakers
by John Birch
Bless those who are peacemakers from all creeds and cultures who bring no other agenda than to see neighbour and stranger live together as one community. Bless those who are comforters shoulders to cry upon willing ears to listen a present help in times of despair and hopelessnes…
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