Friday, April 30, 2021

#MorningPrayer Saturday 1st May 2021

 #MorningPrayer

In all the trials of life, Lord,

in the ups and downs,

in the joys and disappointments,

in the opportunities and obstacles we face,

may we always seek your wisdom,

ever mindful of our identity in you,

our place in your kingdom.

Remind us that your love trumps all.

Thursday, April 29, 2021

#MorningPrayer Friday 30th April 2021

 #MorningPrayer

Wherever we find ourselves

in the household

of your kingdom, Lord,

may we inhabit that place

in faith and trust,

and build good relationships

with those among whom we are set.

Help us always to know

your presence and love,

that we may show them

to those around us.

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

#MorningPrayer Thursday 29th April 2021

 #MorningPrayer

Remind us daily, Lord,

that you have made us

members of your family,

one body with many parts.

Help us to love one another,

that we may show our love for you.

May we be always

attentive to your Spirit,

responsive to our ever-changing context,

alive for the kingdom.

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

#MorningPrayer Wednesday 28th April 2021

 #MorningPrayer

Early in the morning,

while it was still dark,

the women came to the tomb,

and found the light

of resurrection life

bursting out into the world.

In the midst of darkness, Lord,

help us not only

to see the light of your kingdom,

but to shine with your light

for all.

Monday, April 26, 2021

#MorningPrayer Tuesday 27th April 2021

 #MorningPrayer

Help us, Lord,

to lift our eyes

from our own

wants and desires,

to focus on your kingdom.

Give us a vision

for the wellbeing

of your people

and your world;

open our hearts

to shine with your light

in dark places,

living out for others

the love you have shown

to us.

Sunday, April 25, 2021

#MorningPrayer Monday 26th April 2021

 #MorningPrayer

Keep us always

attentive to you, Lord,

making space in our busyness

to wait upon you,

to listen for your guidance,

to seek out your voice.

Give us minds

that hear when you call

and hearts ready to follow,

that we may go

where you lead us

and gladly share your love.

Saturday, April 24, 2021

#MorningPrayer Sunday 25th April 2021 - THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

 #MorningPrayer

Risen Christ,

as you journey with us each day,

may we be attentive to your presence

and intrigued by your words.

May our hearts burn within us

as we engage with you today,

that we may know

your risen life among us,

and burst with joy

at sharing your love

with all.

#MorningPrayer Saturday 24th April 2021

 #MorningPrayer

We are your family, Lord,

one Body with one Head;

strengthen our desire and resolve

to express that in our daily lives,

as your Spirit

roots us and grounds us

in your love.

As we glimpse

the extraordinary reach of your love,

may we show the same

in all that we are.

Thursday, April 22, 2021

#MorningPrayer Friday 23rd April 2021 - St George

 #MorningPrayer

As we seek to be your people, Lord,

remind us of the truth

that all are made in your image,

that our righteousness

is won for us by your love.

In your Spirit

may we build deep relationships

across your church,

that your peace and salvation

may shine from our faith.

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

#MorningPrayer Thursday 22nd April 2021

 #MorningPrayer

You call us, Lord,

all of us,

in our wonderful diversity,

to be your people;

we who were once far off

are now brought together

in your love

to be your body,

your church.

May we rejoice in one another,

each bringing our song

to enrich the harmonies

of your kingdom.

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

#MorningPrayer Wednesday 21st April 2021

 #MorningPrayer

Enrich our faith, Lord,

that we may live

in and through

the love you pour into us.

May we lift our gaze

to the light of your promises

and be alive

with the joy of your kingdom.

Lead us beyond

what the world can offer;

help us understand

what you have already given.

Monday, April 19, 2021

#MorningPrayer Tuesday 20th April 2021

 #MorningPrayer

Fill us, Lord

with your Holy Spirit;

help us to see

with kingdom vision,

and the wisdom

that only you can give us.

Reveal to us your priorities

and your promises,

your power

and your presence

among us and within us.

As we share in you,

so may we share you

with all.

Sunday, April 18, 2021

#MorningPrayer Monday 19th April 2021

 #MorningPrayer

You choose us, Lord,

to be your people.

In your love,

you choose us all;

help us respond

with our own love,

that we may rejoice

in our adoption

as your family,

at our inheritance

in your kingdom.

May we live always

in the light and life

of the promises

you give us.

Saturday, April 17, 2021

#MorningPrayer Sunday 18th April 2021 - THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

 #MorningPrayer

You know, Lord,

that our human fragility

is not capable

of the strength

to resist

every temptation

to go wrong,

or to withstand

every pressure

to fail you.

Fill us with your risen life,

with your Holy Spirit;

may we be

guarded and guided

by your love

in all things.

#MorningPrayer Saturday 17th April 2021

 #MorningPrayer

You seek out

each one of us

as disciples, Lord.

No-one has to be

‘signed in’ by another

to gain access

to your kingdom.

Teach us that

you seek us for ourselves,

that you welcome us

on our pilgrimage

for who we each are,

for you love us

and see your own image

in us.

Thursday, April 15, 2021

#MorningPrayer Friday 16th April 2021

 #MorningPrayer

As the evocative smell

of a charcoal fire

took Peter back

to his denial, Lord,

your heart reached out for his;

you restored him

to wholeness

of relationship with you,

setting him firmly back

on the path of discipleship.

Lift us when we fall;

assure us of your love.

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

#MorningPrayer Thursday 15th April 2021

 #MorningPrayer

When we fall back

into relying on our own strengths,

thinking that’s all we have,

surprise us Lord

with your guidance

and prompt us to think bigger.

May we be ready to listen

to the nudging of your Spirit,

ready to follow where you lead.

Nourish us with your love.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

#MorningPrayer Wednesday 14th April 2021

 #MorningPrayer

To your fearful

and huddled

disciples, Lord,

encountering you

was evidence enough

of your resurrection.

Thomas needed

to encounter you

for himself,

not adopt second hand

the faith of others.

Keep us open

to our own encounters

with you,

and to leading others

to you.

Monday, April 12, 2021

#MorningPrayer Tuesday 13th April 2021

 #MorningPrayer

Meet us, Lord,

in our moments

of puzzle and perplexity,

and fill us with wonder

at your work in and among us.

May we hear our name

on your lips,

may we feel your love

flooding our hearts,

may we know your new life

coursing through us,

may we shine

with your light.


Sunday, April 11, 2021

#MorningPrayer Monday 12th April

 #MorningPrayer

Like Mary,

Peter, and John,

Lord, we often encounter

signs of your activity,

and yet we do not know

how to understand them fully.

Fill us with

the same excitement

they felt

in knowing that

you are working among us,

and open our minds

to see you

and your blessings.

Saturday, April 10, 2021

#MorningPrayer Sunday 11th April 2021 - THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

 #MorningPrayer

He was old, Lord,

and just one person.

Surely the promise

could not be fulfilled

in him now.

But Abraham believed.

He had faith

that when you promise,

you mean it.

The blessing came.

The promise? Fulfilled.

Help us to live out the faith

that your promises are sure.

Friday, April 9, 2021

#MorningPrayer Saturday 10th April 2021 - Easter Saturday

 #MorningPrayer

In the midst of life we are in death;

but in the face of death we are in life:

for you Lord are risen from the tomb,

and nothing in all creation,

not even death,

can separate us from your love.

Give us the sure and certain hope

that shines out

from your empty tomb.

Thursday, April 8, 2021

#MorningPrayer Friday 9th April 2021 - Easter Friday

 #MorningPrayer

Lord, give us

a kingdom view of others;

let us not be so preoccupied

with the ‘important’

that we cannot be interrupted

by the ‘lowly’,

and know that both

are equally loved by you.

May we show

that none stand outside

the way of your love,

your light,

and your life.

#MorningPrayer Thursday 8th April 2021 - Easter Thursday

 #MorningPrayer

When the fallenness

and brokenness

of the world

seem to have

overwhelmed

everything, Lord,

you bring

new life,

new hope,

new possibility

and new purpose.

Help us to know the explosion

of hope, promise, life and colour

that is your kingdom;

let it burst forth

in us.

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

#MorningPrayer Wednesday 7th April 2021 - Easter Wednesday

 #MorningPrayer

May the new life of Easter

give us courage, Lord,

to go where you have asked us to go,

to be where you have asked us to be,

and to encounter you,

to heed your call

not to keep this blessing to ourselves,

but to encourage others

into the joyful way of your kingdom.

Monday, April 5, 2021

#MorningPrayer Tuesday 6th April 2021 - Easter Tuesday

 #MorningPrayer

Let our response

to your resurrection, Lord,

be not fear or perplexity,

but joy and excitement.

Never let us become

so familiar with Easter

that it loses its impact,

but let us be so intimate

with its message of new life

that we cannot help

but share and live it.

#MorningPrayer Monday 5th April 2021 - Easter Monday

 #MorningPrayer

This Eastertide, Lord,

may we encounter

your risen life

so intensely

that it sends our hearts

running with joy

on the way you lead us,

jumping for joy

at the life you bring us,

shouting for joy

at the news you tell us,

and beating with joy

at the love you show us.

Saturday, April 3, 2021

#MorningPrayer Sunday 4th April 2021 - EASTER DAY

 #MorningPrayer

As we meet you at the empty tomb

may we hear you say our names,

and Easter joy fill us.

As we encounter you on our way

may our hearts burn within us,

and Easter joy fill us.

As we hasten to share the good news,

may our lives tell your story

and Easter joy fill us.

Friday, April 2, 2021

#MorningPrayer Saturday 3rd April 2021 - HOLY SATURDAY / EASTER EVE

 #MorningPrayer

Watching. Waiting. Wondering.

We struggle with them all, Lord;

we like our answers

to be obvious, quick, clear.

Everything neatly resolved,

everything in its box.

Teach us to watch with you.

Teach us to wait on you.

Teach us the wonder of you.

Our God of surprises.

Thursday, April 1, 2021

#MorningPrayer Friday 2nd April 2021 - GOOD FRIDAY

 #MorningPrayer

Lord,

we want to be faithful,

but we end up

denying you anyway;

we want to seek justice,

but we end up

finding scapegoats anyway;

we want to follow you,

but we end up

betraying you anyway,

nailing you to your cross.

Yet you forgive us,

and you lead us

to new life.

#MorningPrayer Wednesday 27th May 2026

#MorningPrayer Inspire us, Lord Jesus, to seek not position, prestige or power for ourselves, but to pursue healing, humility and wholeness ...