Prayers



Prayers Thy Kingdom Come Thursday 26 May to Sunday 5 June Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. What started in 2016 as an invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Church of England has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer. https://www.thykingdomcome.global/ Prayer for peace in Ukraine Holy and Gracious God. We pray for the people of the Ukraine and the people of Russia; for their countries and their leaders. We pray for all those who are afraid; that your everlasting arms hold them in this time of great fear. We pray for all those who have the power over life and death; that they will choose for all people life, and life in all its fullness. We pray for those who choose war; that they will remember that you direct your people to turn our swords into ploughshares and seek for peace. We pray for leaders on the world stage; that they are inspired by the wisdom and courage of Christ. Above all, Lord, today we pray for peace for Ukraine. And we ask this in the name of your blessed Son. Lord have mercy. Amen RoadHoG News For the latest news and prayer prompts, visit https://roadhogbus.org.uk/ Coffee, Chat and Prayer on Zoom Wednesday mornings at 10am. Everyone is welcome to join in, bring their own tea/ coffee and we are only sorry we can't pass the biscuit tin round . . .There will be a time to chat together, catch up on news etc. . . then a time of led prayer and reflection. We hope to see you there! Contact by email for details. Other Ways to Pray Wherever we are, we are called to prayer, which is “oxygen for the soul” and “a conversation of the heart with God”. For suggestions for how to pray individually: https://www.methodist.org.uk/our-work/our-work-in-britain/evangelism-growth/year-of-prayer/praying-individually/ Dial-a-Prayer Do you know someone who is not online but might appreciate hearing a prayer and to catch up on Church news? The Methodist Church offers a free phone service, updated each Thursday. Listen to a prayer: 0808 281 2514 Listen to news: 0808 281 2478 Find out more and download a print and cut sheet to hand out in your community: https://www.methodist.org.uk/about-us/coronavirus/prayers-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/dial-a-prayer/ ~~~ God of all hope we call on you today. We pray for those who are living in fear: Fear of illness, fear for loved ones, fear of other’s reactions to them. May your Spirit give us a sense of calmness and peace. We pray for your church in this time of uncertainty. For those people who are worried about attending worship. For those needing to make decisions in order to care for other For those who will feel more isolated by not being able to attend. Grant us your wisdom. Holy God, we remember that you have promised that Nothing will separate us from your love – demonstrated to us in Jesus Christ. Help us turn our eyes, hearts and minds to you. Amen. ~~~ Zion Prayer Chain If you would like prayer (or would like to join the prayer chain) you can contact any member of the prayer chain. This is a confidential service that anyone can use. Contact by email ~~~ PRAYERS Prayer for the day - (This will take you to 'The Methodist Church Website') PRAYER Loving God, I want to trust you, but I’m scared of getting hurt. I want to follow you, but my weakness makes me stumble. I want to soar high, but my doubts keep me firmly on the ground. I want to run far and fast but I lose strength at the first hurdle. I want to walk with you, but I grow tired so quickly. Give me the courage to face my fears. Give me the patience to follow where you lead me. Give me the stamina to keep going when things are tough. Give me a new strength. Amen Based on Isaiah 40:31; Christy-Anna Errington, Methodist Youth President, 2010/11 From ‘Run the Race’ the Methodist Prayer Handbook 2011/2012 -------- Dear Lord, Give me enough tears to keep me human, Enough humour to keep me wise, Enough setbacks to keep me humble, Enough accomplishments to keep me confident, Enough patience to teach me waiting, Enough hope to teach me trusting, Enough friends to give me love, Enough memories to give me comfort. Amen -------- DEAR GOD I want to thank you for what you have already done in my life. I am not going to wait until things in my life look better – I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry – I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears – I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves – I am not going to wait until I get the job – I am not going to wait until the job gets easier – I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief; I am thanking you right now. I am thanking you because I am alive. I am thanking you because I made it through the day. I am thanking you because I have walked around the obstacles. I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better. Most of all, I’m thanking you, God… because you haven’t given up on me. *THANK YOU GOD* -------- A PRAYER FOR GUIDANCE Lord, guide me in the decisions I make today, large and small. Help me to weigh the effects they will have on others; Grant me courage in those which are difficult. Give me time to think before I act. In all that I say or think or do this day, Inspire me with your love and lead me into your truth. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen

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