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 3rd November
The German theologian Meister Eckhart once said, ‘if the only prayer you ever say in your life is “thank you”, that will be enough’.
Today, throughout the day (or whatever is left of the day), simply look for opportunities to pray the words ‘thank you’ to God.
Thank you for the sunrise. Thank you for that I have enough food for the day. Thank you for my health, such as it is. Thank you for that lovely conversation with a friend.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Amen.

Tuesday 4th November
Gracious God, I know you have plans for me- plans for me to be a part of your kingdom and an agent of love in the world.
Today, show me how to respond to the invitations I might receive. Help me to be open to the opportunities to share your love.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.

Wednesday 5th November
It’s Bonfire Night today in the UK, and perhaps you are hearing fireworks going off as you read this or making plans to attend or host a party of some sort over the weekend.
As you listen to or see a firework, think about the explosive nature of these little bits of cardboard and gunpowder, which can be seen for miles around.
Perhaps they are like your faith – it may seem small and relatively insignificant, but it can light up the sky and be a source of encouragement and wonder for others.
Pray about how you can be a firework for others this weekend, and in the weeks ahead.

Thursday 6th November
God of all blessings,
Thank you for the gift of food to eat,
For the flavours and the smells,
The energy and enjoyment I can get from the food I eat.
I’m sorry for all the times I’ve taken for granted the food on my plate, the ingredients in my fridge, the ready meals in my freezer.
And for all the other blessings I have received that I often overlook or forget to be thankful for.
Thank you, Lord, for you are good to me.
Amen.

Friday 7th November
Go outdoors and find something natural: a stone, leaf, flower, or something else.
Consider the ways God has made this thing and then reflect on how you too are wonderfully made by God.
What does this mean to you?

Saturday 8th November
On this day in 2008, Barack Obama became the President of the USA.
Today we pray for all world leaders, whether we agree with their politics or not. We pray for grace, for wisdom, for the courage to lead and to discern the best way forward for our planet and the people who live in it.
God of all grace, show us how we can support those most in need in our world, through our political systems and by engaging in democracy.
Amen.

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.