#MorningPrayer
Lord, give us your gift of wisdom,
that we may understand
our lives, our world,
our faith and ourselves,
from a true kingdom perspective.
May your priorities be ours,
your values be ours.
May we know
that the centre of your mission
is on the margins of the world’s.
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
#MorningPrayer Thursday 30th April 2020
#MorningPrayer
Give us faith, Lord,
that we might rest assured
on your promises to us.
Give us sure hope,
that we might be ready
to announce your kingdom
and speak your truth to all.
Give us love,
that we may point to your new dawn
breaking upon us,
and be agents of your peace.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
#MorningPrayer Wednesday 29th April 2020
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Lord,
you bring down the mighty from thrones,
and lift up the lowly;
you fill the hungry with good things,
and send the rich away empty.
Take from us all pride and self-satisfaction,
that we may have hearts open to the margins,
to be there with faith, hope and love
Lord,
you bring down the mighty from thrones,
and lift up the lowly;
you fill the hungry with good things,
and send the rich away empty.
Take from us all pride and self-satisfaction,
that we may have hearts open to the margins,
to be there with faith, hope and love
Monday, April 27, 2020
#MorningPrayer Tuesday 28th April 2020
#MorningPrayer
Keep us attentive, Lord,
to your presence
and ready to hear your word to us.
May we never receive
your calling upon our lives
in fear,
but with trusting hearts;
with minds open to your will.
Help us to explore
where you would have us go,
as we say our ‘yes’ to you.
Keep us attentive, Lord,
to your presence
and ready to hear your word to us.
May we never receive
your calling upon our lives
in fear,
but with trusting hearts;
with minds open to your will.
Help us to explore
where you would have us go,
as we say our ‘yes’ to you.
Sunday, April 26, 2020
#MorningPrayer Monday 27th April 2020
#MorningPrayer
May we be always ready Lord,
to receive your word to us;
to listen, hear, understand, and believe.
May we be ready to give our ‘yes’ to your call,
to bring your promises to bear
upon our world and its people.
Keep us open to your Spirit,
and poised to do your will.
#MorningPrayer Sunday 26th April 2020 - 3rd Sunday of Easter
#MorningPrayer
Like the two friends
on the road to Emmaus, Lord,
may we cast all our anxieties on you,
even if we’re unaware of your presence -
you care for us;
enough to come and find us where we are,
speak to what’s on our minds,
and meet us in our woundedness,
with your love.
Saturday, April 25, 2020
#MorningPrayer Saturday 25th April 2020 - St Mark the Evangelist
#MorningPrayer
On this feast of St Mark the Evangelist,
Lord, we thank you for his witness to you,
and for all those who have shared
the good news of your kingdom
with us.
Give us hearts full of excitement like his,
that we cannot help but tell others of you,
and share your love.
On this feast of St Mark the Evangelist,
Lord, we thank you for his witness to you,
and for all those who have shared
the good news of your kingdom
with us.
Give us hearts full of excitement like his,
that we cannot help but tell others of you,
and share your love.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
#MorningPrayer Friday 24th April 2020
#MorningPrayer
Help us clothe ourselves with you, Lord,
so as to be loving;
looking first for the Image of God
in every person.
But we are human,
we get things wrong;
so help us to be forgiving people,
as you are forgiving.
May we work to reveal your peace,
thankful in your love.
Help us clothe ourselves with you, Lord,
so as to be loving;
looking first for the Image of God
in every person.
But we are human,
we get things wrong;
so help us to be forgiving people,
as you are forgiving.
May we work to reveal your peace,
thankful in your love.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
#MorningPrayer Thursday 23rd April 2020 - St George
#MorningPrayer
Lord,
there is nothing in all creation
that can stand in the way
of your love.
In whatever we face
today and any day,
enfold us in that love.
Let the armour
of your way, your truth,
your life, your peace
be upon us;
armour not to hide behind
but to share with all.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
#MorningPrayer Wednesday 22nd April 2020
#MorningPrayer
Encourage us, Lord,
to know deep in our being
that we are
rooted and grounded in you;
built together as your body
even as for now
we must be apart.
Remind us that to you,
walls and doors are no barrier.
Bring us to fullness in you,
as you fill us with your Spirit.
Encourage us, Lord,
to know deep in our being
that we are
rooted and grounded in you;
built together as your body
even as for now
we must be apart.
Remind us that to you,
walls and doors are no barrier.
Bring us to fullness in you,
as you fill us with your Spirit.
Monday, April 20, 2020
#MorningPrayer Tuesday 21st April 2020
#MorningPrayer
Lord Jesus,
you show us what God is,
and call us to show you
to the world.
You form us as your body,
to do your work
and point to you,
as you reconcile us
to God and one another.
May we share this
sure faith,
certain hope,
and unstoppable love
with all,
day by day.
Lord Jesus,
you show us what God is,
and call us to show you
to the world.
You form us as your body,
to do your work
and point to you,
as you reconcile us
to God and one another.
May we share this
sure faith,
certain hope,
and unstoppable love
with all,
day by day.
#MorningPrayer Monday 20th April 2020
#MorningPrayer
You make us into one people Lord,
a living temple to your glory;
give us a true appreciation of one another
as brothers and sisters in your kingdom,
that we may give thanks for one another daily,
praying that each will be filled
with your wisdom, light, life & love
You make us into one people Lord,
a living temple to your glory;
give us a true appreciation of one another
as brothers and sisters in your kingdom,
that we may give thanks for one another daily,
praying that each will be filled
with your wisdom, light, life & love
Saturday, April 18, 2020
#MorningPrayer Sunday 19th April 2020 - 2nd Sunday of Easter
#MorningPrayer
You call us, Lord,
to infuse the world
with the fragrance of resurrection,
to permeate our communities
with the taste of your kingdom.
May we be like yeast,
alive and active,
bringing new life to bear
on those around us,
encouraging all
to be renewed in your love.
You call us, Lord,
to infuse the world
with the fragrance of resurrection,
to permeate our communities
with the taste of your kingdom.
May we be like yeast,
alive and active,
bringing new life to bear
on those around us,
encouraging all
to be renewed in your love.
#MorningPrayer Saturday 18th April 2020 - Easter Saturday
#MorningPrayer
“...this perishable body
must put on imperishability,
and this mortal body
must put on immortality”.
Help us, Lord,
to know that we are
already re-clothed
in your resurrection
and made children
of your kingdom.
May we live out this truth
day by day
in love for all.
“...this perishable body
must put on imperishability,
and this mortal body
must put on immortality”.
Help us, Lord,
to know that we are
already re-clothed
in your resurrection
and made children
of your kingdom.
May we live out this truth
day by day
in love for all.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
#MorningPrayer Friday 17th April 2020 - Easter Friday
#MorningPrayer
We die and rise with Christ
in baptism, Lord,
and you promise us a re-clothing
that we may be fitted
for life in your kingdom.
As we see around us
the kingdom’s green shoots,
so may we know ourselves changed,
clothed with Christlikeness,
enabled to share your love.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
#MorningPrayer Thursday 16th April 2020 - Easter Thursday
#MorningPrayer
In your resurrection, Lord Jesus,
we are given a sure and certain hope;
a hope born not of this world only,
but of your kingdom.
Fill your church with this hope,
this promise, this joy,
that we may overflow
with love, light and life
to the world around us
each day.
In your resurrection, Lord Jesus,
we are given a sure and certain hope;
a hope born not of this world only,
but of your kingdom.
Fill your church with this hope,
this promise, this joy,
that we may overflow
with love, light and life
to the world around us
each day.
#MorningPrayer Wednesday 15th April 2020 - Easter Wednesday
#MorningPrayer
In your resurrection, Lord Jesus Christ,
we see the first fruits of your kingdom
breaking into our world,
we hear the call to know and to show
the new life of the kingdom to all.
May your church flourish and burst forth
with this new life, a spring of love for all.
In your resurrection, Lord Jesus Christ,
we see the first fruits of your kingdom
breaking into our world,
we hear the call to know and to show
the new life of the kingdom to all.
May your church flourish and burst forth
with this new life, a spring of love for all.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
#MorningPrayer Tuesday 14th April 2020 - Easter Tuesday
#MorningPrayer
Fill us, Lord,
with joy at your resurrection.
May our hearts burst with love
as the tomb burst with new life
on Easter morning.
May our hearts burn with excitement
at encountering you today
as did our brothers’, on the Emmaus Road.
May we share your life with all.
Fill us, Lord,
with joy at your resurrection.
May our hearts burst with love
as the tomb burst with new life
on Easter morning.
May our hearts burn with excitement
at encountering you today
as did our brothers’, on the Emmaus Road.
May we share your life with all.
Sunday, April 12, 2020
#MorningPrayer Monday 13th April 2020 - Easter Monday
#MorningPrayer
Risen Lord Jesus,
day by day you come to us
and call us by name.
Help us open our hearts
to hear your word to us,
to be filled with the joy
of your resurrection,
to be encouraged and inspired
to share your life and love
with all,
through your light
shining in us.
Risen Lord Jesus,
day by day you come to us
and call us by name.
Help us open our hearts
to hear your word to us,
to be filled with the joy
of your resurrection,
to be encouraged and inspired
to share your life and love
with all,
through your light
shining in us.
Saturday, April 11, 2020
#MorningPrayer Sunday 12th April 2020 - EASTER DAY
#MorningPrayer
Alleluia!
Christ is Risen!
He is Risen indeed!
Alleluia!
Nothing in all creation,
not even death,
can overcome your love, O Lord.
New life bursts from the tomb
and floods the world.
May our Alleluias
resound this day,
and fill the world
with love, light & life.
Friday, April 10, 2020
#MorningPrayer Saturday 11th April 2020 - Holy Saturday
#MorningPrayer
‘What do you think Jesus did
on Holy Saturday?’,
asked the priest.
A child said:
“I think he went and searched
the darkest, coldest corners of Hell,
looking for his friend Judas,
to love him into life”.
Lord, may we
know and show your love
that brings us to life.
#MorningPrayer Friday 10th April 2020 - Good Friday
#MorningPrayer
What led you to the cross, Lord?
Not soldiers, whips, chains;
they could have been overcome in a moment.
What held you to the cross, Lord?
Not nails of iron, ropes or cords;
created things could not hold the uncreate.
No, what led you and held you there
was love.
What led you to the cross, Lord?
Not soldiers, whips, chains;
they could have been overcome in a moment.
What held you to the cross, Lord?
Not nails of iron, ropes or cords;
created things could not hold the uncreate.
No, what led you and held you there
was love.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
#MorningPrayer Thursday 9th April 2020 - Maundy Thursday
#MorningPrayer
Lord, when we are tempted like Judas,
to think we know best
and take matters into our own hands;
when we are tempted like Peter,
to refuse your example of washing our feet;
when we just don’t get it,
then may we be healed
in hearing your words
“Father forgive them”
Lord, when we are tempted like Judas,
to think we know best
and take matters into our own hands;
when we are tempted like Peter,
to refuse your example of washing our feet;
when we just don’t get it,
then may we be healed
in hearing your words
“Father forgive them”
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
#MorningPrayer Wednesday 8th April 2020 - Wednesday in Holy Week
#MorningPrayer
You call us, Lord,
to declare your love
and draw people to you;
deepen our faith and our resolve,
that in the tough times of life,
we may see things with your eyes,
and be ready to show
that we are your disciples:
not just by what we say,
but in all we do,
and are.
You call us, Lord,
to declare your love
and draw people to you;
deepen our faith and our resolve,
that in the tough times of life,
we may see things with your eyes,
and be ready to show
that we are your disciples:
not just by what we say,
but in all we do,
and are.
Monday, April 6, 2020
#MorningPrayer Tuesday 7th April 2020 - Tuesday in Holy Week
#MorningPrayer
‘The greatest among you
must be like one who serves”.
Lord Jesus, in our times
we are learning that the key workers
are those who serve;
bin collectors,
supermarket workers,
emergency services,
our NHS, etc.
Help us to honour them,
to be servants,
to be Christlike.
‘The greatest among you
must be like one who serves”.
Lord Jesus, in our times
we are learning that the key workers
are those who serve;
bin collectors,
supermarket workers,
emergency services,
our NHS, etc.
Help us to honour them,
to be servants,
to be Christlike.
#MorningPrayer Monday 6th April 2020 - Monday in Holy Week
#MorningPrayer
The disciples prepared the Upper Room
ready to share the Passover with you, Lord,
little realising that you yourself were the Lamb.
May we prepare our homes, hearts and lives
that we may be ready to welcome and share
your presence, your love, your light, your life.
The disciples prepared the Upper Room
ready to share the Passover with you, Lord,
little realising that you yourself were the Lamb.
May we prepare our homes, hearts and lives
that we may be ready to welcome and share
your presence, your love, your light, your life.
Saturday, April 4, 2020
#MorningPrayer Sunday 5th April 2020 - PALM SUNDAY
#MorningPrayer
How we long, Lord,
to be able to gather
and wave our palms
to welcome you into our city;
yet we cannot.
So may we welcome you
as you enter the gates
of our homes,
of our hearts,
of our lives this day.
May we find the peace you bring,
and live the life you offer us.
How we long, Lord,
to be able to gather
and wave our palms
to welcome you into our city;
yet we cannot.
So may we welcome you
as you enter the gates
of our homes,
of our hearts,
of our lives this day.
May we find the peace you bring,
and live the life you offer us.
#MorningPrayer Saturday 4th April 2020
#MorningPrayer
“Greet all your leaders and all the saints.
Those from Italy send you greetings”. (Heb 13.24)
Lord, we pray for our brothers and sisters in Italy,
hit so hard by the pandemic.
We pray for all affected by #covid19
wherever they are,
however it has hit them.
We pray.
“Greet all your leaders and all the saints.
Those from Italy send you greetings”. (Heb 13.24)
Lord, we pray for our brothers and sisters in Italy,
hit so hard by the pandemic.
We pray for all affected by #covid19
wherever they are,
however it has hit them.
We pray.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
#MorningPrayer Friday 3rd April 2020
#MorningPrayer
‘Do not neglect
to show hospitality
to strangers’;
how, Lord,
when our homes are shut up
and we inside them?
Help us to see
that to give each other space,
is to embrace one another
with safety.
Help us
to welcome one another in love
even while we keep
our distance.
‘Do not neglect
to show hospitality
to strangers’;
how, Lord,
when our homes are shut up
and we inside them?
Help us to see
that to give each other space,
is to embrace one another
with safety.
Help us
to welcome one another in love
even while we keep
our distance.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
#MorningPrayer Thursday 2nd April 2020
#MorningPrayer
You word, Lord,
encourages us to seek peace
and pursue holiness.
In these strange times,
so much of life has to be set aside;
help us to remember
that we are called to be set aside for you,
to offer all we are to your glory;
in that offering may we find your peace.
You word, Lord,
encourages us to seek peace
and pursue holiness.
In these strange times,
so much of life has to be set aside;
help us to remember
that we are called to be set aside for you,
to offer all we are to your glory;
in that offering may we find your peace.
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