Prayers for Today - Saturday
Take a moment to listen to the still small voice of God within the bustle of the day which has begun. Find a quiet place where you can enjoy precious moments of peace in God's presence. Sit quietly and listen to the sounds of the world around you, both outside and in the place where you are. Breathe slowly and rest in God's presence......
O Being of life !
O Being of peace !
O Being of time !
O Being of eternity !
O Being of eternity !
Keep me in good means,
Keep me in good intent,
Keep me in good estate,
Better than I know to ask,
Better than I know to ask !
Shepherd me this day,
Relieve my distress,
Enfold me this night.
Pour upon me Thy grace,
Pour upon me Thy grace !
(taken from Carmina Gadelica)
Bring to God those times when you have walked alone, wrapped up in your own thoughts, failing to connect with those around you, failing to connect with God.
Forgive me when I fail to take time
to be in fellowship with you
when I fail to take time
to be in fellowship with others
when I have been so wrapped up
in my own existence
that I have wasted time
precious time
your gift of time
Grant me the desire
to walk with you
talk with you
and be your voice and comfort
to those I meet
this day and all days
Listen if you have a minute to this Taize song - Dominus spiritus est - and as you listen to the words and music just empty your mind of the coming day's fears and concerns
Bring to God your closest friends and family.
Extend your thoughts to those you’ve not heard from for some time.
Let your prayer spread like a wave to encompass all those whose lives
you have touched.
Be encouraged by the words of the psalmist
"Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth." (Psalm 46: 10)
And of a God who knows the smallest detail about you, is concerned for
you:
"We cannot but admit that not even the least thing takes place unless
it is ordered by God. For who have ever been so concerned and curious
as to find out how much hair he has on his head? There is no one. God,
however, knows the number. Indeed, nothing is too small in us or in any
other creature, not to be ordered by the all-knowing and all-powerful
providence of God."
Zwingli, Huldryrch
Know that as you journey through this day, that you have a helper, a source of strength and comfort, the reassurance that we are never further from God than a whisper.
Alone with none but thee, my God
I journey on my way.
What need I fear, when thou art near
O king of night and day?
More safe am I within thy hand
Than if a host did round me stand.
Columba, c 521-97
You might also find useful........
A Cycle of prayer from Common Worship: Services and Prayers
for the Church of England for Morning, Evening and Night prayers
Morning Prayer ..... Yesterday | Today | Tomorrow
Evening Prayer..... Yesterday | Today | Tomorrow
Night Prayer ........ Yesterday
| Today
| Tomorrow
("Daily Prayer provided by the official Church of England web
site,
© The Archbishops' Council of the Church of England, 2002-2004.")
The Methodist Church has a very accessible Daily Bible Study which you may like to look at - 'A Word in Time' - learn, reflect, and share your thoughts
You can also find daily prayers on the Sacred
Space website,
the Northumbrian
Community and the Salvation
Army website
A selection of favourite quotes for meditating upon
