Prayer for the Day
A prayer for an end to violence
We pray for people around the world
Oh Bethlehem, house of bread,
under your skies the angels sang their song and in your humble surroundings the Creator’s life on earth began.
Oh Bethlehem’s child, Prince of Peace,
fill the world, we pray, with a hunger for justice that deep and lasting peace may come to the land of your birth.
Oh Jerusalem, city of God,
Outside these walls your divine hands were pierced, eternity held its breath as you were laid to rest in a borrowed tomb.
Oh Jerusalem, witness to your Resurrection,
we pray that new life may triumph over destruction, fear, violence, oppression and death, and radiate from these streets to the whole world.
In the name of the incarnate, crucified and risen God, Amen.
Alternative Prayer for the Day
A prayer for wisdom and strength
Each day and each night, may the wisdom of the Wonderful Counsellor guide us, the strength of the Mighty God defend us, the love of the Everlasting Father enfold us and the blessing of the Prince of Peace rest upon us. 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 24 November 2007
"Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. Do not turn my heart to any evil, to busy myself with wicked deeds in company with those who work iniquity..." (v.3-4)
Psalm 141Bible Month
This year Bible Month invites churches and small groups to dive into one of the most joyful and encouraging letters in the New Testament: Philippians.