prayer: God, our Maker
prayer: God, our Maker
by Marjorie Dobson
Responsive prayer: God, our Maker God, our maker, when our lives are marred by the scars of disobedience and self-will; God, take us and remake us. When we are broken by circumstance or sorrow, ill-treatment or rejection: God, take us and remake us. Continues... ©Marjorie Dobson
Born of Melancholy
Born of Melancholy
by Jane Bingham
A Prayer for use in those difficult moments Born of Melancholy In search of inspiration and hope – a meditative moment Look at me lord and see me Not through the world’s eyes but through yours. Those of a loving father, a wise advisor, a creator God. Those filled with tears of jo…
Prayer after Psalm 121
Prayer after Psalm 121
by Phil Nevard
Reflective prayer based on Psalm 121:1 - A prayer of approach I lift my eyes to the quiet hills There’s something solid and permanent about the hills they have stood the test of time they live to a different rhythm So often my life is pressed around with busyness so often my lif…
Prayer: God of challenge
Prayer: God of challenge
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: God of challenge. God of challenge. we live in a world which appears to be full of corruption, dishonesty, disloyalty, greed, selfishness, prejudice and self-seeking. Many people call it a God-forsaken world. But you have not forsaken us, we have forgotten you. Forgotten …
Prayer: Considerate God
Prayer: Considerate God
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Considerate God Considerate God, we know that you understand our faults and our weaknesses and that you are always ready to forgive when we are genuinely sorry that we have made another mistake. We are so grateful for the compassion that you show us and we do try to learn…
intercessory prayer:Prayer Dough
intercessory prayer:Prayer Dough
by Jonathan Miller
This is an intercessory prayer I wrote for an all age service but could be used anywhere, in fact it would work well in a nursing home as well because of the tactile sensation of the dough. You can either make your own dough or use store bought play dough but make sure it smells …
Prayer: God of history and parable
Prayer: God of history and parable
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: God of history and parable God of history and parable, the stories from the Bible so often give us guidance about our own behaviour and show us how we can trust in you throughout our lives. Today we reflect on the story of Naaman and Elisha and the child who pointed the w…
Prayer: When we are swept along
Prayer: When we are swept along
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: When we are swept along When we are swept along by doubts and disbelief swirling around us, like the wind attempting to carry us with irresistible power: when we find it difficult to stand against public opinion: when we feel the whole world is against us: when we are in …
Meditation - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Meditation - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
by David Middleton
Meditation – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr C Like Toddlers Luke 11: 1-13 Prayer, it should be so easy; so why is it so hard? Sometimes we ask and don’t receive, seek and don’t find; we knock and the door seems to remain firmly shut. No wonder the disciples asked you to teach th…
Intercessions - Narnia Theme
Intercessions - Narnia Theme
by Penny Grewcock
Prayers of Intercession - originally used as part of an All-age service as part of a Narnia Weekend Dear Lord Sometimes our world feels like the eternal winter forced upon Narnia. So much hurt, Very little love and joy. People paralysed by their grief, fear, loneliness and pain, …
Drama/Monologue: Talking about Lydia