The Parish of South Lafford

Prayer Page

A prayer from Bishop Stephen

Loving God, we pray that this church may be a place of welcome, security and compassion. Keep us watchful yet caring, trusting yet ready to question, that all who worship here may do so in safety and in the knowledge of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen

God of justice and peace, we hold before you the Israeli and Palestinian people in all their need, pain, and fear. Bring an end to humiliation, injustice, corruption and violence. Prosper all who work for peace with justice, that all the people of the Holy Land may know security and prosperity. We ask this through your Son, the Prince of peace, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

Dear God, I don't know what to do. I can't see the path ahead. Jesus said he is the light of the world so please show me a light to lead me. Help me to think clearly, see new possibilities, and wait for what will be right for me. Then please give me the strength and courage to take the next step. Amen.

Dear God, I am learning to just be here and know that you are here with me. Thank you that I don't need special words to talk to you, or even any words at all. Thank you that you are close to me in the stillness of a moment's peace together. Amen.

Dear God, thank you for all the good things in my life, big and small. Thank you for the people who care about me. Thank you for the beauty of the world around me. I am blessed. Forgive me when I don't take time to notice or thank you and help me to be truly thankful for everything that makes me who I am and helps me to become who you would like me to be. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ,
you taught us to love our neighbour,
and to care for those in need
as if we were caring for you.
In this time of anxiety, give us strength
to comfort the fearful, to tend the sick,
and to assure the isolated
of our love, and your love,
for your name’s sake.
Amen.