God of all goodness, By the hell and victory of the cross, embolden us to come to you, with our loud cries for tears to receive mercy and help in time of need. – Joy Tetley. England. – As at Pg 52, “Prayers Encircling The World” Westminster John Knox Press
Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in the name of your Son: Accept and fulfil our petitions, we pray, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our sinfulness, but as you know and love us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. – The Book of Common Prayer
Lord God, give me victory over myself, that nothing may imprison my life. Be the guiding light of my heart, lift me up from the dark depths. May my sou be caught up in your wisdom, Fight its way upwards in fiery flight. For you alone understand me, and only you can give me the power to keep going. – This prayer…
I am so completely caught up in me – Lord, may I catch a glimpse, a breath, an idea… of You. Amen. – Doug.
Be with us as we: learn to see one another with new eyes, hear one another with new hearts, and treat one another in a new way. – Corrymeela Community, Northern Ireland – Collected by Doug.
Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, present in all places and filling all things, Treasury of Goodness and Giver of life: come and make your home in us. Cleanse us from every stain of sin and save our souls, O Gracious Lord. Amen.
Forgiving God, when we notice how many things are still undone, and begin to regret, Restore our hearts. Forgive our mistakes. Bind up wounds of past mistakes. Transform our guilt into love and by your grace make us whole. In the name of Christ. Amen.