Prayer Resources

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Daily Prayer Resources

From the Methodist Prayer Handbook, a Prayer for Today

Quarterly Prayer Card

Developed by the Nurturing Faith Mission Group , the quarterly prayer card provides a focus for the quarter.

Weekly Prayer Resources

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Monday 10th November
Light a candle if you have one and sit quietly for a moment.
God of love, I remember today those without a safe place to call home.
Bring comfort to those who are cold or afraid,
and stir my heart to work for justice and shelter for all.
May your light guide me to a person of welcome and hope. Amen.

Tuesday 11th November
Be still.
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still for the presence of the Lord is in this place.
Find spaces for stillness today. Be still, with no objective or intention, other than stillness, which is an end in itself.

Wednesday 12th November
Hold your hands open on your lap.
Lord Jesus, friend of the lonely, be close to those who feel forgotten.
Fill empty hearts with your peace,
and remind us that no one is ever beyond your love. Amen.

Thursday 13th November
Draw a picture of your local church.
Include on the picture all the ways you see God at work, and all the things you want to ask God to work in. Pray about it.

Friday 14th November
Place your hand on your heart.
God of justice, open my eyes to the needs around me.
Give me courage to speak out and hands ready to serve.
May your kingdom of peace and fairness grow among us, here on earth. Amen

Saturday 15th November
Sit quietly and take a deep breath in and out.
Merciful God, I lay before you my mistakes and regrets.
Wash me clean with your grace,
and help me to begin again in love this weekend. Amen.

Monday 17th November
Why not spend some time in silent meditation today?
You could set an alarm – perhaps for 10-15 minutes, and then finding somewhere comfortable, where you can sit and empty your mind.
If it helps, you could use the Headspace app or website, or a similar service, to help you focus on the meditation and get used to the idea of sitting in silence for a length of time.
Is this a practice you could include in your daily spiritual life?

Tuesday 18th November
If you can, go on a prayer walk. Or ask someone to help you make a journey around your neighbourhood – just the few houses near you would be fine or go on a longer trip if you’d like to take in a whole estate or community.
As you travel past each house, pray for the people who live there – just in your mind, or under your breath. Hold their situations, whether you know them or not, in your heart.

Wednesday 19th November
Clench your fists, then slowly open them as you pray.
God of courage, be with all who struggle with burdens too heavy to carry.
Give them strength, hope, and companions on the journey.
Hold us all in your care. Amen

Thursday 20th November
Today is World Children’s Day – take a moment to pray for the children in your life, perhaps in your family, your neighbourhood, or your wider community. Pray for their safety, and their growing awareness of God’s love for them.

Friday 21st November
Today, pray for peace.
The world is full of conflict and violence and war. How can you be a person of peace in the midst of that context?

Saturday 22nd November
God of love,
Show me something of the mystery of your love for me this day, I pray.
Help me to learn more of you and your designs for me and my life. Amen.