The Act of Prayer Year C - Proper 6 - Year C
The Act of Prayer Year C - Proper 6 - Year C
by BRF - John Birch
Proper 6 Year C Opening prayer In the meeting of our lives, Lord, be the focus of all we are; in the singing of the hymns, the prayers that we shall make, the reading of your word and the preaching of the same. In the meeting of our lives, Lord, be the focus of all we are…
The Act of Prayer Year C - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year C
The Act of Prayer Year C - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year C
by BRF - John Birch
Fifth Sunday of Easter Year C Opening prayer Let us be still for a moment as we draw near to worship God. Let us remind ourselves why we are gathered together today. Listen. God speaks even through the background noise of the world around us…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Praise
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Praise
by BRF - Rona Orme
It is easy to praise God when life goes well, but it is more of a challenge when we are feeling sad or worried. Matt Redman's song 'Blessed be your name' emphasises the importance of praising God in 'the desert place' as well as in the land that is plentiful. It captures the impo…
I put the dark on
I put the dark on
by Michaela Youngson
First Published in The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom Based on Psalm 139, a reflection I put the dark on! I could hear my daughter playing with the light-pull in my bedroom. After a few minutes her smiling face peered round the bathroom door as she announced, ‘It’s all right, Mummy,…
The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom - From the moment before time began
The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom - From the moment before time began
by Michaela Youngson
First Published in The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom Based on Psalm 139, a Prayer of Adoration From the moment before time began Creator God, Immortal, intimate and imaginative, your breath brings life to all creation, your spark of love is at the heart of each atom: With all creat…
Prayer of praise - Psalm 65
Prayer of praise - Psalm 65
by Michaela Youngson
Psalm 65 Prayer of Praise We praise you, God of all creation, you who answer prayer! All people shall come to you looking for forgiveness, you will forgive each one. Happy are those who you invite into your courts, Satisfied are those who spend time in your house of prayer. We pr…
OPening words based on Psalm 145
OPening words based on Psalm 145
by Michaela Youngson
Ordinary 32 Year C Opening Words or Prayer of Praise based on Psalm 145. 1- 5 17 – 21 We will extol you, our God, AND BLESS YOUR NAME FOREVER Every day we will bless you, AND PRAISE YOUR NAME FOREVER Great is God, and greatly to be praised; God’s greatness is beyond our understan…
Wonderfully made
Wonderfully made
by Michaela Youngson
First Published in The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom Based on Psalm 139, a reflective paraphrase Wonderfully made My Lover, you know everything about me. You are concerned with each of my actions and understand my thoughts. You do not wait for me to find you, but you look for me an…
Praise our creator
Praise our creator
by Michaela Youngson
First Published in The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom Praise our Creator Prayer of Adoration Creator God, maker of all that is, we offer you our praise: Heaven and earth are full of your glory. You brought light out of darkness, day for our fulfilment and night for our rest: Heaven …
The Things He Carried - The Things He Carried Prayer
The Things He Carried - The Things He Carried Prayer
by SPCK - Stephen Cottrell
THE THINGS HE CARRIED A Prayer Loving God, your Son Jesus Christ carried us to the cross and shed his blood for us and brought us into new community with you: Help us to follow in his way... Taken from The Things He Carried by Stephen Cottrell. Published by SPCK
Gazing on the Gospels Year A - Proper 9 Year A