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Prayers for Easter Day
Prayers for Easter Day
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving for Easter Day ADORATION Rejoice! We thank you, The stone is rolled away, and Jesus Christ is risen from the grave! Halleluiah! Continues... CONFESSION When our faith stands at the grave, grieving at a stone that's rolled away, fo…
Prayer based on 1 Peter 1: 3-9
Prayer based on 1 Peter 1: 3-9
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer based on 1 Peter 1: 3-9 Second Sunday of Easter 1 Peter 1: 3-9 Living God, we rejoice that in the events of this Easter season we can see how you offer us a living hope for all time. We believe in that hope, even though we live in times that test our faith and sometimes st…
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
Do not be anxious
Do not be anxious
by John Birch
Four prayers on a general theme of 'do not be anxious' “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” (Psalm 46: 1-2 NIV) Extract from Prayer One: I enter t…
Holy God
Holy God
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Holy God Fourth Sunday in Lent Ephesians 5. 8-14 Holy God, you call us to live in the light and to be light: you ask us to use that light to expose the darker things of life: you expect us to be full of goodness, truth and holiness. We hear your words and understand why w…
Open with God Book - February - Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
Open with God Book - February - Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
by Christine Odell
February – Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) Calendar of Prayers Luke 2.22-40 God of our lives, when we look at the state of the world, of society, community and church, we can feel weary and disillusioned. Very little seems to change for the better. Hope is kindle…
Open with God Book - Birthdays
Open with God Book - Birthdays
by Christine Odell
BIRTHDAYS Prayers for Various Occasions Reading Psalm 139.1-6, 13-18 Loving God, we praise you for all that you have done for us: for the beauty and generosity of your creation; for your offers of forgiveness and never-ending love; for your presence with us throughout our lives..…
Open with God Book - Care Homes for the Elderly
Open with God Book - Care Homes for the Elderly
by Christine Odell
CARE HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY Prayers for Various Occasions Reading Psalm 23 God, our loving Shepherd, wherever we go, you are there, whatever we experience, you are with us. We know that we can trust your promise that you will be with us until the end of time. We pray for the elder…
Do it again, Lord, do it again!
Do it again, Lord, do it again!
by Reg Ellis
DO IT AGAIN, LORD, DO IT AGAIN! (From words written by Max Lucado after the terrorist attack of 11thSeptember 2001) Dear Lord, as the innocent are interred, Our innocence is interred as well. The belief in our safety is shattered, We’re not unlike the rest of the World. We rememb…
Prayer: Your love flows like a stream
Prayer: Your love flows like a stream
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving for Epiphany ADORATION This world and all within it is part of your glorious plan, devised and created in love for your people to enjoy. Such divine mystery; Such wonder; that you should consider humankind so precious and provide …
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…
Prayer: You challenge us this Advent-time