Prayer for the Day
A prayer that we may care for others
Holy One – far beyond our imaginings,
yet coming to meet us through Jesus – in the joy and messiness,
the hopefulness and the hardships of our lives.
May our places of worship be safe and authentic spaces
for sharing who we are and how we are
as we journey alongside one another and with you.
May we listen attentively and compassionately,
as we seek one another’s well-being and flourishing,
knowing that all are cherished by you. Amen.
Alternative Prayer for the Day
A prayer that God discipline our energies
Discipline our energies, O God, to your purposes; school our tongues to your praise and soften our hearts to your wisdom. Amen.
A prayer for wisdom and strength
Each day and each night, may the wisdom of the Wonderful Counsellor guide us, the strength of the Mighty God defend us, the love of the Everlasting Father enfold us and the blessing of the Prince of Peace rest upon us. Amen.
Based on Isaiah of Jerusalem (eighth century BC)
Tuesday 15 August 2017
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law.” (v. 4)
Galatians 4:4-7Bible Month
This year Bible Month invites churches and small groups to dive into one of the most joyful and encouraging letters in the New Testament: Philippians.