A prayer for the reign of Christ
Come and reign, O Christ, in our home and its life; in our church and its mission; in our nation and its politics; in our world and its affairs. Come, O Christ. Come and reign.
A prayer for God's light in the darkness
Creator God, you separated light and darkness giving us the precious gifts of day and night. You used the stars of the sky to illustrate your covenant promises. You sent messengers to the shepherds as they kept watch by night. Speak to us through the darkness.
Christ Jesus, you often prayed under the cover of darkness, searching for guidance about the next steps in your journey. In Gethsemane we sense you wrestling with questions yet affirming your commitment to God’s will. From the hidden darkness of the tomb came resurrection and new life. Intercede with us in the darkness.
Holy Spirit, you brooded over the waters of the deep, calling forth rich treasures where we saw only a void. Elizabeth was filled with your presence as her baby leapt for joy in the darkness of the womb. In the secret depths of sleep, you spoke to your servants through dreams and visions. Show us what is hidden in the darkness. Amen.
Prayer for the Channel Islands
Loving Lord, we lift up the Channel Islands District to you and pray that your loving, healing light would nurture the seed of your Holy Spirit that is planted deep within all believers in this place. Transform all associated with this District with your light of hope, joy and redemption, so that all would become reflections of your light in the darkness. Bring your restoring presence to the dark places in our broken islands and your love and compassion to all those walking in darkness. Help all to strengthen their faith and see your hidden treasures. Bless each person that they may share your wondrous love with every person they meet.
Lorraine Wheeler, local preacher
Saturday
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