The Methodist Church The Square
Prayer
Prayer is an important part of our lives as Christians. Prayer is the way that we can talk with God. It enables us to communicate with him on a very personal level and through prayer we can develop a relationship with God.
Through prayer we can:
If you would like to take this opportunity to spend some time in prayer then please feel free to use the suggested prayers below, your own words or simply use silence. Whatever approach we use God will listen and wants to hear from you.
“Be still and know that I am God”
A Prayer of Approach
“Lord I come to your awesome presence,
from the shadows into your radiance.
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness.”
A Prayer of Praise
Lord God, Creator of all life, Origin of all love, Inspiration of all goodness, I adore you.
“From everlasting to everlasting you are God.”
Recognising Our Need of God
In you I live and move and have my being. Calm me with your presence. Help me to rethink life before you. “Let every moment of my life be your moment, whether or not I consciously remember you, and make me more open to the pulse of your life, and the breath of your love.”
“O love who created me, recreate me, that with my whole heart, soul, strength and mind I may love you; and I may love my neighbour as I love myself.”
A Fresh Start
For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, who died for me, forgive me for all that is past, and grant that I may serve you in newness of life.
“Dear Lord and Father of mankind,
Forgive our foolish ways;
Reclothe us in our rightful mind;
In purer lives thy service find,
In deeper reverence praise.”
Sharing Concern for Other People
Lord, I pray for …
My family ……… and friends ………,
My neighbours at home, at work,
the ones I like ……… and dislike ………
for those who are ill ………
those who are troubled or who mourn,
for the oppressed,
for those involved in disaster or war.
Bless them, Father, in their various troubles
And show me how I may help.
A Prayer of Thankfulness
“O Lord, in a world where many are lonely, we thank you for our friendships. In a world where many are captive, we thank you for our freedom. In a world where many are hungry, we thank you for our provision. We pray that you will enlarge our sympathy, deepen our compassion, and give us grateful hearts.”
Words of Reassurance
“They who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.”
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The Methodist Church
The Square
Dunstable
Beds.