TO HELP YOU PRAY

 

Let the peace of this place surround you as you sit or kneel quietly.  Let the hurry and worry of your life fall away from you.  You are God’s child.  He loves you and cares for you.  He is here with you now – and always.  Speak to Him slowly and thoughtfully – give yourself time for him to bring things to mind.

 

Lord, Thank you …

for your presence here, for the opportunity to pray,

for the promise of peace,

for the beauty of the world, the kindness of people …

for all those whom I love … and who love me …

for your love towards me (and especially for …)

for the Cross of Christ and the power of the Spirit.

Help me to show my gratitude in deeds as well as words.

 

Lord, I am sorry …

for the times when I have been hasty or unkind (especially to …) thought or acted selfishly, failed to forgive or ask forgiveness,

forgotten you presence, taken you love for granted.

I thank you for your promise to forgive all those who turn back to you in penitence.

 

Lord, I am troubled

I am anxious and distressed for myself … for others …

Help me to trust you love, for you carry our sorrows,

Teach me to act and speck in the way that you want.

Give me wisdom to know when not to interfere.

Calm my fears, for all things are in you hands.

 

Lord, I pray for …

My family … and friends,

My neighbours at home, at work, the ones I like … and dislike … for those who are ill … those who are troubled or who mourn,

For those involved is disaster or war.

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And show me how I may help.

 

O heavenly Father, your will for me (and for all people) is my eternal happiness now and for ever.  I thank you for the blessings you have given me and ask for strength to walk in the way where you lead me.  Help me to remember the love of Jesus shown on the Cross and to accept the new life and love and freedom which he offers to me.