Prayer Diary

Please continue to pray for the following people. 

Those feeling unwell, recovering from operations, or who are sick or elderly. Those who worry.  David Part (MK), David Stevenson (MK), Barny Beddow, Carol, Sarah, Noella, Ann, Jeannie, and Monica Sainsbury and Sue Allen. For those living with and/or caring for them.  All people suffering with Covid-19 or LongCovid.   

We pray for the wellbeing of our doctors and nurses, our health care visitors and home help services, as well as all who are waiting for hospital appointments, in need of hospital treatment or waiting for an operation.

We pray for our care homes and the staff that look after the needs of the residents in them.  

We pray for their wellbeing and for the safety of their visiting relatives and friends. 

We pray for The Nestling Trust – for the on-going work of the clinics.  For the wellbeing of

the children in their care and those running the homes. And for the health and safety of street children everywhere. 

We pray for our education system and for our schools, headteachers and all staff as they continue to seek to educate our children in safety. 

We pray for our member of Parliament Danny Kruger and our local councillor Dominic Muns, and for all the decisions taken on our behalf.

And for families who are grieving and coming to terms with the death of a loved one. 

Philippa Thompson (E), Janet Edwards (LC), John Thornton (GC), Patrick Gilliam-Hill (WL), Anne Leary. And for Nancy.

We continue to pray for Ukraine

God of peace and justice,

We pray for the people of Ukraine today.

We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.

We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,

that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.

We pray for those with power over war or peace,

for wisdom, discernment and compassion

to guide their decisions.

Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,

that you would hold and protect them.

We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.     Amen.

Please pray for all Local People that have opened their homes, their hearts and most likely their purses to refugees arriving this weekend.

May God guide them in all the strangeness that will be theirs in the days to come.

Amen.

Prayer Diary 

Please pray one extra prayer each day. 

Monday                     O Lord most high, God of our ancestors, you have always heard our prayers.

                                    Hear us now as we pray for our world.  Where there is war, bring peace.  Where there is famine give food.  Where there is drought give water.  Where there is sadness give joy.  Where there is loneliness give love.  

Tuesday                    Lord our God, we thank you that we are wonderfully made.  We pray for everyone born with a disability.   Help us to understand their hardships and be generous in our care and love for them.  Help us to see the beauty of imperfection.

Wednesday              We thank you for this safe and beautiful place in which we live.  Help us not to take for granted the world and all its problems but to bring them to you in prayer.  Help us to view the whole of our planet as Holy Ground.

Thursday                  Lord, this is an imperfect and unjust world.  Help us, in the living of our day to day lives to always be aware of the struggles of those around us and to offer help when and where we can.

Friday                       We pray for our children and grandchildren, the generations to come.  That they do not hold against us the mistakes we have made but build upon the love we leave.  To be more just in their actions and to consider all people as equal.

Saturday                    We ask for your forgiveness when we fail to understand the true meaning of your love, your justice and your faith in us to do what is right.  When our heart fails, give us the strength of Samson.  When our courage is lacking, give us the courage of David.  When our love for one another falls short, remind us of the love of Christ.  May we always try to do what is right in your sight.

Promises from God.

I hear your voice when you call to Me in the morning.      Psalm 5:3

I know what you need before you even ask.      Matthew 6:8

All that I have is yours because you belong to Jesus.      John 16:15

My goodness and mercy will chase after you all your life.      Psalm 23:6

If you would like a copy of our newsletter sent to you each week please give your email address to the benefice office.

If you would like someone to pray with you or if you are in need of prayer for yourself or family or friend please do get in touch.

A prayer of faith in daily life from the Northumbria Community 

Lord, You have always given
bread for the coming day;
and though I am poor,
today I believe.

Lord, You have always given
strength for the coming day;
and though I am weak,
today I believe.

Lord, You have always given
peace for the coming day;
and though of anxious heart,
today I believe.

Lord, You have always kept
me safe in trials;
and now, tried as I am,
today I believe.

Lord, You have always marked
the road for the coming day;
and though it may be hidden,
today I believe.

Lord, You have always lightened
this darkness of mine;
and though the night is here,
today I believe.

Lord, You have always spoken
when time was ripe;
and though you be silent now,
today I believe.

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