Prayer for the Day
A Chaplain’s Prayer
Lord, today I will encounter those struggling with life: the lost, the weary, the lonely. Amidst their pain and despair, help me to illuminate their lives with your kindness and compassion, let my words be encouraging and welcoming, and may they see in my eyes your love and acceptance.
Help me to point them towards moments of peace and show them glimmers of hope as they rest in your presence. May I take time today to remind all those I meet that they are a Child of God and loved beyond measure. Amen.
Alternative Prayer for the Day
A contemplative breath prayer
“My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”
James 1:2–3
(Breathe in) When I feel I’m breaking down, (Breathe out) you are building me up.
A prayer when we are exhausted
Loving God, you remind us in your Bible that when we find it difficult to pray the “Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words” (Romans 8:26). Thank you for the treasure hidden in these words of Scripture.
When we experience moments in life when we are exhausted by care, ground down by constant negativity, or know that words are not enough to heal the pain, help us to trust in your Holy Spirit.
Help us to see that when we cease from constant busyness, quieten our minds and silence our tongues, it’s then we might hear the “sighs too deep for words” and know again the comfort of your love.
Susan McIvor, District Safeguarding Officer, Nottingham and Derby District
Monday 01 October 2007
"The rich and the poor have this in common: the LORD is the maker of them all... Oppressing the poor in order to enrich oneself, and giving to the rich, will lead only to loss". (v.2,16)
Proverbs 22:2-16