Prayer for the Day
A prayer that we might make a difference
Creator God, our joy is in the beauty of creation, in the splendour of nature and in
bringing well-being and peace to the lives of those we are called to serve.
Generous God, our hearts are filled with sorrow when humanity tears itself apart in war, in conflict, in the devaluing of individuals and of creation.
Pour into us your life-giving grace that we may be the light of heaven in the darkness of the world. May we strive to make the world a better place, strengthened by Christ who lives in and through us. Amen.
Alternative Prayer for the Day
A prayer that the Holy Spirit bring us to life
Let your Holy Spirit blow over the earth, like the power of the storm; break into our lives, like blood into our veins and bring us to life like the energy of the sun. Amen.
A prayer calling on the Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, inspiration of prophets and strength of apostles. Come, Holy Spirit, power of the Father and wisdom of the Son. Come, Holy Spirit, source of all joy and rest of the weary. Come, treasure of Majesty and mercy of the Most High. Come, Holy Spirit, come. Amen.
Acts of Thomas, Syrian (3rd century)
Tuesday 17 November 2020
'Look, the money that we found at the top of our sacks, we brought back to you from the land of Canaan; why then would we steal silver or gold from your lord’s house?' (v. 8)
Genesis 44:1-34