Prayer for the Day
A prayer for the ushering in of God's kingdom
Hope does not disappoint: Spes non confundit (Romans 5:5)
Let us pray for all
Pilgrims of Hope
What do we sing?
Alleluia!
When do we sing it?
Beaten
Fastened to the stocks
Yet, singing hymns to God at midnight (Acts 16:22)
Thank God we arrived here
But the door is firmly shut
And we are at the end of our tether
Jesus Christ, you proclaimed
The jubilee year of the Lord
Liberty to the oppressed (Luke 4:18-20)
You said you are the door (John 10:9-16)
We rejoice and sing for joy as
A door shall be opened to the excluded (Luke 6:22)
You blessed the poor of the earth
Bring it on, Lord: an earthquake
Shaking the foundations
And ushering in your kingdom
When do we want it?
Now(!) and forever. Amen.
Alternative Prayer for the Day
A prayer that we may live to God's glory
Be a light, O Lord, to our eyes, music to our ears and contentment to our heart. Be sunlight in our day, food at our table and rest in our night. Receive into your protection our body and our soul, our freedom and our life. Being about your business let us live to your glory. Amen.
A prayer for light from God
In the darkness of your world Lord, I need your light. When I am worried about paying for my heating; the mortgage; the food I will feed myself and my family, I need your light. When I am feeling concerned about the health and well-being of family, friends and strangers, I need your light. In the hours I am in most need I seek you and find you in the food banks; the warm spaces; the cards, emails and telephone calls I receive; the smile and friendly greeting that is unexpectedly given as I go about my day. In those moments, Lord, I find the hidden treasure of hope, peace and love that helps me through another day. Amen.
Rob Russell, worship leader
A prayer for Black History Month 2024
Norman Mullings MBE marks the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the ship Empire Windrush to the UK.