Prayer for the Day
A prayer for those who mourn
Creator God,
risen Christ,
life-giving Spirit,
You weep with those who weep,
you comfort those who mourn,
you bring beauty from the ashes,
you bring life from death,
your presence brings peace and joy.
For those who mourn and grieve and
need hope,
may they know your invitation to join
with you in the dance of life. Amen.
Alternative Prayer for the Day
A contemplative breath prayer
“May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy.”
Psalm 126:5
(Breathe in) Though I may sow tears, (Breathe out) I will reap joy.
A prayer that we see the world through God's eyes
If we see the world through your eyes, Lord,
then we see a vision of our world as your love would have it:
a world where all who are weak are protected and none go hungry;
a world where your riches of creation are shared for everyone to enjoy them;
a world where mutual respect is expressed between different races and cultures and harmony descends;
a world where peace is built with justice, and justice is guided by love.
Give us the inspiration and courage to build it how you see it Lord!
That all may praise together and the only power exerted is the power of your love. Amen.
Gwynn Bamford, supernumerary deacon, Bromsgrove and Redditch Circuit
Sunday 19 October 2014
“Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” (v. 21)
Matthew 22:15-22