Prayer for the Day
A prayer that we might share God's beauty
We thank you, loving God, that you have put us in a place where we can reach out and support all those who are active in bringing your word to your people. Let us be open to your Holy Spirit so that what we do brings blessings to others. May we hear the song you have placed in our hearts and be open to sharing it so that the beautiful music of your Resurrection will be heard throughout the land.
Alternative Prayer for the Day
A prayer for God's presence with us
Be to us at all times, O Lord, our joy, our bliss and our comfort. Be light in our darkness, strength in our temptations and refreshment in the desert. Penitent may we know your peace, faithful may we behold you in glory. Amen.
A prayer for faith, hope and love
Gracious God,
lamp to my feet,
light on my path.
Where the path before me is unclear, my perception falters, your purpose is obscure and your good will concealed,
Grant me…
Faith to trust that what is currently concealed will, through your grace, one day be revealed.
Hope and confidence that you will be my companion, guide and confidant on the way.
Love enough to know that one day I shall gaze upon you fully, face-to-face.
O God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who lives in eternal and perfect light, may your will and way be known in me and through me, in your community and in your world. Amen.
Richard Andrew, District Chair, Darlington District
Saturday 03 August 2019
You know for yourselves that I worked with my own hands to support myself and my companions. (v. 34)
Acts 20:17-38