TO HELP YOU PRAY

Let the peace of this place surround you as you sit or kneel quietly. Let the hurry and worry of your life fall away from you.

You are God’s child. He loves you and cares for you. He is here with you now - and always.

Speak to Him slowly and thoughtfully - give yourself time for Him to bring things to mind.

Lord, I am troubled

I am anxious and distressed for myself..., for others.... especially about…

Help me to trust your love, for you carry our sorrows.

Teach me to act and speak in the way that you want.

Give me the wisdom to know when not to interfere.

Calm my fears, for all things are in your hands.

Lord, thank you....

for your presence here,

for the opportunity to pray,

for the promise of peace,

for the beauty of the world,

the kindness of people,

for all those whom I love ...

and who love me....

for your love towards me

(and especially for ...)

for the Cross of Christ

and the power of the Spirit.

Help me to show my gratitude

in deeds as well as words.

Lord, I pray for

My family ... and friends…

My neighbours at home…, at work…

The ones I like ... and dislike ...

For those who are ill…

Those who are troubled…

Those who mourn…

For the oppressed…

For those involved in disaster or war….

Bless them, Father, in their various troubles and show me how I may help.

Lord, I am sorry for the times when I have been hasty or unkind (especially to ..) thought or acted selfishly, failed to forgive or ask forgiveness, forgotten your presence, taken your love for granted.

I thank you for your promise to forgive all those who turn back to you in penitence.

May the love of God fill you with His joy and His peace;

May the healing power of Christ strengthen and save you;

May the Holy Spirit encourage you;

May the compassion of Jesus surround you and protect you all your days.

Amen