Prayers
Discover prayers for different topics, themes, events, occasions and days of the month. These are for reference and use in planning services and events.
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30 Mar 2024
God in hiding, waiting in the dark, blowing over the formless void, speak a word of light and life, we pray
Read more31 Mar 2024
Holy and hidden God, your mystery and majesty fills the earth and all creation.
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Lord, we want an easy life – we come to you to escape our difficulties, for a solution to our problems, to find security.
Read moreLord, you offer freedom to all people.
We pray for those in prison.
Break the bonds of fear and isolation that exist.
God grant to those walking in darkness a light for their path.
To those riven with grief comfort.
Loving God,
Now that an election has been called, hear my prayers for our country and the campaign ahead.
Read moreGod of justice, love and grace we pray for all who stood as candidates in the General Election. We pray for our newly elected Government and for those parties who will serve on the opposition benches and those independent Members of Parliament.
Read moreOn election day, help us Lord, as we resolve to love, to pray, and vote.
Read moreGod Who calls us to action in your glorious world,
We are in awe of your gracious power to provide
For us in moments of despair, you provided
For us and our generations, people like Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela;
Our Father in Heaven,
Thank-you that everyone of us has a value and dignity that comes directly from Your creation, in Your own image and likeness.
We pray for all the victims of the horrifying incident in Southport yesterday. We pray for the families of those who have been killed - we pray that they will feel God close to them in their grief.
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