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‘Discipline’:
Lord, to many it is a negative word,
heard so often as ‘punishment’;
but we are your disciples
and our discipline is learning, training,
structure, commitment, purpose.
Help us to strengthen
the disciplines of discipleship
that we need in these times.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
#MorningPrayer Tuesday 31st March 2020 - John Donne
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“Let us run with perseverance
the race that is set before us”
Lord, it doesn’t feel like a race
when we’re confined to our homes,
but a marathon it is.
Give us the gift of perseverance
that we may endure in faith and love,
never losing sight of the goal,
or of you.
“Let us run with perseverance
the race that is set before us”
Lord, it doesn’t feel like a race
when we’re confined to our homes,
but a marathon it is.
Give us the gift of perseverance
that we may endure in faith and love,
never losing sight of the goal,
or of you.
Sunday, March 29, 2020
#MorningPrayer Monday 30th March 2020
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Lord, we read of the great ‘heroes’ of the faith;
help us remember that faith
isn’t believing that you exist,
or believing 6 impossible things before breakfast,
or having only certainty;
help us know that faith is a relationship of trust.
In you, all shall be well.
Lord, we read of the great ‘heroes’ of the faith;
help us remember that faith
isn’t believing that you exist,
or believing 6 impossible things before breakfast,
or having only certainty;
help us know that faith is a relationship of trust.
In you, all shall be well.
Saturday, March 28, 2020
#MorningPrayer Sunday 29th March 2020 - 5th Sunday of Lent (Passiontide begins)
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“Sir” they said to Philip,
“we want to see Jesus”.
May the way we are
and the way we live
as your disciples, Lord,
make it obvious who we follow.
May we so shine with your light
that those around us want to meet you.
Show us this day
how we may best live your love.
“Sir” they said to Philip,
“we want to see Jesus”.
May the way we are
and the way we live
as your disciples, Lord,
make it obvious who we follow.
May we so shine with your light
that those around us want to meet you.
Show us this day
how we may best live your love.
Friday, March 27, 2020
#MorningPrayer Saturday 28th March 2020
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In faith, Lord,
may we look not backwards
to something we once had,
but forwards to your promises;
may we desire a better country:
both in your kingdom
and also here & now.
Inspire us
in and through these times
to shine your light,
show your love
& share your life.
In faith, Lord,
may we look not backwards
to something we once had,
but forwards to your promises;
may we desire a better country:
both in your kingdom
and also here & now.
Inspire us
in and through these times
to shine your light,
show your love
& share your life.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
#MorningPrayer Friday 27th March 2020
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Compassion.
Endurance.
Faith.
Courage.
Lord, we are reminded
that these are
hallmarks of your people
in testing times.
Many times are testing Lord,
for many reasons.
Help us meet the test
of the present time
with these marks
of your love and grace,
to your glory.
Compassion.
Endurance.
Faith.
Courage.
Lord, we are reminded
that these are
hallmarks of your people
in testing times.
Many times are testing Lord,
for many reasons.
Help us meet the test
of the present time
with these marks
of your love and grace,
to your glory.
#MorningPrayer Thursday 26th March 2020
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“provoke one another
to love and good deeds,
not neglecting to meet together,
as is the habit of some,
but encouraging one another...”
Lord,
we cannot meet physically for now,
but we rejoice
that technology allows us contact.
May we use it well,
and be your Body.
“provoke one another
to love and good deeds,
not neglecting to meet together,
as is the habit of some,
but encouraging one another...”
Lord,
we cannot meet physically for now,
but we rejoice
that technology allows us contact.
May we use it well,
and be your Body.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
#MorningPrayer Wednesday 25th March 2020 - The Annunciation
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Gabriel appeared to her, Lord.
How far outside of normality was that?!
A shock to a young girl;
and the message he brought?
How can that be?!
But wait; her faith is strong.
She knows she can trust you.
So if this is your call,
then YES is her cry.
May it be ours.
Gabriel appeared to her, Lord.
How far outside of normality was that?!
A shock to a young girl;
and the message he brought?
How can that be?!
But wait; her faith is strong.
She knows she can trust you.
So if this is your call,
then YES is her cry.
May it be ours.
Monday, March 23, 2020
#MorningPrayer Tuesday 24th March 2020 - S Oscar Romero (first day of lockdown re coronavirus)
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Lord, you established your covenant,
for us and all the world:
a covenant of love, mercy,
forgiveness, peace,
a covenant of self-offering and of life.
Give us the will, in the difficulties ahead,
to put the good of one another first;
to stay strong in you, in love.
Lord, you established your covenant,
for us and all the world:
a covenant of love, mercy,
forgiveness, peace,
a covenant of self-offering and of life.
Give us the will, in the difficulties ahead,
to put the good of one another first;
to stay strong in you, in love.
Sunday, March 22, 2020
#MorningPrayer Monday 23rd March 2020
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Lord Jesus, you gave yourself
for us and for all the world.
Each day in our prayer and at the altar,
we call to mind your sacrifice
that heals and saves us.
Help us then, to be selfless
in our dealings with others,
to show your love
by our consideration and care.
Lord Jesus, you gave yourself
for us and for all the world.
Each day in our prayer and at the altar,
we call to mind your sacrifice
that heals and saves us.
Help us then, to be selfless
in our dealings with others,
to show your love
by our consideration and care.
#MorningPrayer Sunday 22nd March 2020 - 4th Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) (Mothering Sunday)
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“In Christ Jesus
you who once were far off
have been brought near”:
we thank you, Lord,
for drawing us close to you;
help us stay as close to you
as we are in your heart;
and to reach out to others
at this difficult time,
sharing the love
which makes us one in you.
“In Christ Jesus
you who once were far off
have been brought near”:
we thank you, Lord,
for drawing us close to you;
help us stay as close to you
as we are in your heart;
and to reach out to others
at this difficult time,
sharing the love
which makes us one in you.
Friday, March 20, 2020
#MorningPrayer Saturday 21st March 2020
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Help us, Lord,
to know deep within our souls,
and express fully in our lives,
that you are our God
and we are your people.
May we look to the cross
to see Christ for us,
and look to the world
to be Christ for others.
Let your image in us
shine out this day,
to all.
Help us, Lord,
to know deep within our souls,
and express fully in our lives,
that you are our God
and we are your people.
May we look to the cross
to see Christ for us,
and look to the world
to be Christ for others.
Let your image in us
shine out this day,
to all.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
#MorningPrayer Friday 20th March 2020 - St Cuthbert
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Lord, on this feast of St Cuthbert,
we remember that you called him
as a shepherd of his flock
to be a shepherd of your flock.
Renew our awareness of your call
to offer ourselves as we already are,
that you might use us in your service
both at this time and always.
Lord, on this feast of St Cuthbert,
we remember that you called him
as a shepherd of his flock
to be a shepherd of your flock.
Renew our awareness of your call
to offer ourselves as we already are,
that you might use us in your service
both at this time and always.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
#MorningPrayer Thursday 19th March 2020 - S Joseph of Nazareth
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On this Feast of S.Joseph, Lord,
may we be inspired and encouraged
as he was,
to care for each other
not because we have to,
but because we want to.
May we nurture each other
in faith and wellbeing
as an outworking of your love
in us, and be faithful to you always.
On this Feast of S.Joseph, Lord,
may we be inspired and encouraged
as he was,
to care for each other
not because we have to,
but because we want to.
May we nurture each other
in faith and wellbeing
as an outworking of your love
in us, and be faithful to you always.
# MorningPrayer Wednesday 18th March 2020 - St Cyril of Jerusalem
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“...so that we who have taken refuge might be strongly encouraged to seize the hope set before us.
We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul...”
(Heb 6)
Lord, in testing times,
may we find our sure and certain hope
in you and your promises to us.
“...so that we who have taken refuge might be strongly encouraged to seize the hope set before us.
We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul...”
(Heb 6)
Lord, in testing times,
may we find our sure and certain hope
in you and your promises to us.
Monday, March 16, 2020
#MorningPrayer Tuesday 17th March 2020 - S Patrick
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Lord we know that,
however long we have journeyed with you,
we are still only beginners in discipleship,
beginners in Christlikeness.
Feed us with the spiritual milk of the kingdom;
and through the testing times we face,
teach us anew what it means to be your Body.
Lord we know that,
however long we have journeyed with you,
we are still only beginners in discipleship,
beginners in Christlikeness.
Feed us with the spiritual milk of the kingdom;
and through the testing times we face,
teach us anew what it means to be your Body.
Sunday, March 15, 2020
#MorningPrayer Monday 16th March 2020
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In you, Lord, we have a Saviour
who understands things from our perspective,
because you have lived it;
you have been tested as we are yet without sin;
you have learned through suffering.
At this time, we pray,
give us your understanding,
your heart for each other.
In you, Lord, we have a Saviour
who understands things from our perspective,
because you have lived it;
you have been tested as we are yet without sin;
you have learned through suffering.
At this time, we pray,
give us your understanding,
your heart for each other.
Saturday, March 14, 2020
#MorningPrayer Sunday 15th March 2020 - 3rd Sunday of Lent
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Lord, God of our consolation,
our encouragement;
at this difficult time in the life of our world,
give us your determination
to support and encourage one another.
Fill each heart with your love,
your compassion, your strength,
and empty each person of selfishness.
Lord, God of our consolation,
our encouragement;
at this difficult time in the life of our world,
give us your determination
to support and encourage one another.
Fill each heart with your love,
your compassion, your strength,
and empty each person of selfishness.
#MorningPrayer Saturday 14th March 2020
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May we know your rest, Lord;
may we enter into the assurance,
despite all that whirls around us,
that all shall be well;
for we dwell in your love,
you hold us and do not forsake us.
Give us your peace,
as we trust in you,
share your love,
and open our hearts to all.
May we know your rest, Lord;
may we enter into the assurance,
despite all that whirls around us,
that all shall be well;
for we dwell in your love,
you hold us and do not forsake us.
Give us your peace,
as we trust in you,
share your love,
and open our hearts to all.
Friday, March 13, 2020
#MorningPrayer Friday 13th March 2020
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Give us warm and encouraging hearts, Lord -
hearts that are not hardened against your will
or against one another,
but hearts that are open, compassionate,
caring and wise;
may we show your love to one another,
and walk in the way to which you call us,
day by day.
Give us warm and encouraging hearts, Lord -
hearts that are not hardened against your will
or against one another,
but hearts that are open, compassionate,
caring and wise;
may we show your love to one another,
and walk in the way to which you call us,
day by day.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
#MorningPrayer Thursday 12th March 2020
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Build us, Lord,
into a house fit for your dwelling.
Build us strong yet without walls,
with doorways wide and open to welcome all;
build us tall and graceful,
and fill your house
with the light of your presence
& the music of your love;
build us fit for your glory.
Build us, Lord,
into a house fit for your dwelling.
Build us strong yet without walls,
with doorways wide and open to welcome all;
build us tall and graceful,
and fill your house
with the light of your presence
& the music of your love;
build us fit for your glory.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
#MorningPrayer Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Remind us day by day, Lord,
that we are brothers and sisters in one family,
part of each other as we are part of you.
Give us compassion
that we may love one another as you love us.
When we are tested by life,
may we draw on your love,
your Passion,
your strength.
Monday, March 9, 2020
#MorningPrayer Tuesday 10th March 2020
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Lord, you have made us
a little lower than the angels,
and subjected all things under our feet;
give us wisdom and determination
to care for the things over which we are set,
with your heart, your priorities.
Make us good stewards of the earth,
so all may flourish.
#MorningPrayer Monday 9th March 2020
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For love of us, Lord,
you emptied yourself
and became human;
a little lower than the angels
for the sake of our salvation.
Inspire us to let go of our egos,
our focus on ourselves,
& give ourselves
to the wellbeing of others
as we seek to be more like you
each day.
For love of us, Lord,
you emptied yourself
and became human;
a little lower than the angels
for the sake of our salvation.
Inspire us to let go of our egos,
our focus on ourselves,
& give ourselves
to the wellbeing of others
as we seek to be more like you
each day.
Saturday, March 7, 2020
#MorningPrayer Sunday 8th March 2020 - 2nd Sunday of Lent
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Lord, we know that of ourselves,
we are not worthy to come under your roof,
yet you count us worthy:
you see in us your image, your child;
you see us with the eyes of love
and welcome us with open arms.
Give us eyes of love to see one another,
to welcome as you do.
Lord, we know that of ourselves,
we are not worthy to come under your roof,
yet you count us worthy:
you see in us your image, your child;
you see us with the eyes of love
and welcome us with open arms.
Give us eyes of love to see one another,
to welcome as you do.
Friday, March 6, 2020
#MorningPrayer Saturday 7th March 2020 - Ss Perpetua, Felicity & companions
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Give us wisdom, understanding
and compassion, Lord;
keep us from loading onto others
burdens they cannot carry,
weights they cannot bear.
Instead may we show to others
what we seek from you -
love, mercy, peace, forgiveness.
May your image in us
shine out to all.
Give us wisdom, understanding
and compassion, Lord;
keep us from loading onto others
burdens they cannot carry,
weights they cannot bear.
Instead may we show to others
what we seek from you -
love, mercy, peace, forgiveness.
May your image in us
shine out to all.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
#MorningPrayer Tuesday 3rd March 2020
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We are human beings, Lord;
by our very nature
we yearn for relationship and meaning.
Help us to find our meaning,
and focus ourselves,
not on things which cannot last
or which turn us in upon ourselves.
Help us rather to find ourselves,
our meaning,
our joy
in you.
#MorningPrayer Thursday 5th March 2020 - S Piran
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Lord, many things clamour
for our allegiance and our devotion,
many demand our attention.
So often we are told
“do this and all shall be well”.
Help us to know,
deeply and completely,
that all we need is you -
our relationship with you,
put into practice,
in love.
#MorningPrayer Friday 6th March 2020
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We cannot help but take a lead
from something in our lives, Lord.
Let it be your Spirit on which we focus.
May the fruit of your Spirit
blossom abundantly in our lives,
that your presence in us
and your love overflowing from us,
may be abundantly obvious,
to all.
We cannot help but take a lead
from something in our lives, Lord.
Let it be your Spirit on which we focus.
May the fruit of your Spirit
blossom abundantly in our lives,
that your presence in us
and your love overflowing from us,
may be abundantly obvious,
to all.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
#MorningPrayer Wednesday 4th March 2020
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You, Lord,
have made us to be heirs of your promise,
children of your kingdom,
brothers and sisters in your family.
Let us never take our identity and meaning
from other sources,
nor become addicted to their promises,
which only enslave us.
Let us be free in you.
You, Lord,
have made us to be heirs of your promise,
children of your kingdom,
brothers and sisters in your family.
Let us never take our identity and meaning
from other sources,
nor become addicted to their promises,
which only enslave us.
Let us be free in you.
Sunday, March 1, 2020
#MorningPrayer Monday 2nd March 2020 - S Chad
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“There is no longer Jew or Greek,
there is no longer slave or free,
there is no longer male and female;
for all of you are one in Christ Jesus”
Teach us this truth, Lord, deep within;
help us see all people with your eyes,
and love without prejudice,
as you love us
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