Prayer for the Day
A prayer that we might be instruments of God's praise
Ow, Fadda! Eternal Creator, the story of our relationship as revealed in Scripture with you begins with a hymn; a hymn of creation. Thank you for the reminder that chaos and darkness give way to order and beauty.
Thank you, God, that the rhythms of music are written deep in our spirits. Yet because “guilty feet have got no rhythm” we too often feel like we might never dance again the way we danced with you. We come to you now in the language of one prison programme, Changing Tunes, asking you to change, to shift the narrative of hopelessness often running around in our head.
Make us once again instruments of praise; instruments of worship! Retune us, glue our cracked pots with gold like in Kintsugi master craft; make us more valuable than we recognise. Although we may feel fit for the rubbish pile, you see us. You greet us – sawbona! You see… our past, our heritage, our people and you smile. Sit with us as we learn to sing again, show us how to sing in harmony with you. Nature’s harmony. Yes, Fadda. Amen.
Alternative Prayer for the Day
A prayer for purity of heart and strength of purpose
Grant us, O Lord, purity of heart and strength of purpose, that no passion may hinder us from knowing your will and no weakness from doing it. In your light we may see light clearly, and in your service find perfect freedom; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer for an End to Violence Against Women and Girls
Merciful God,
We lift before You all women and girls who suffer from violence,
those whose bodies and spirits have been wounded,
and those who live in fear, silence, or shame.
Surround them with Your healing love,
and give them courage to reclaim their lives.
We pray for justice and compassion - that hearts may turn from cruelty to kindness,
and that leaders, communities, and families will stand together to protect the vulnerable.
Teach us to speak out against abuse, to comfort those in pain, and to build a world where every woman and girl can live in safety, dignity, and peace.
Through Your grace, may love triumph over violence, and hope rise stronger than fear.
Amen.
A Prayer for an End to Violence Against Women and Girls
Monday 14 August 2017
“… he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that tied around him.” (v. 5)
John 13:1-11