Daily Prayer

A prayer for simple quiet rest

Simple Quiet Rest

From: A Cry for Mercy: Prayers from the Genesee

Why, O Lord, is it so hard for me to keep my heart directed toward you? Why do the many little things I want to do, and the many people I know, keep crowding my mind, even during the hours that I am totally free to be with you and you alone? Why does my mind wander off in so many directions, and why does my heart desire the things that lead me astray?... The only thing you ask of me is not to hide from you, not to run away in despair, not to act as if you were a relentless despot. Take my tired body, my confused mind, and my restless soul into your arms and give me rest, simple quiet rest.

(Henri Nouwen)

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a prayer for a broken world

God of love and mercy,

Look upon our hurting world with compassion.

Mitigate the weight of pain, conflict, and division in our world.

Where there is brokenness, bring a blessing of wholeness.

Where there is hatred, let your love break through.

Where there is fear, grant your courage and steady peace.

Give wisdom to those in authority, that healing might come.

Soften the hearts of all people so that kindness may flourish.

Start with each of us, Lord, mend our own broken places.

Use our hands to bring hope to those around us.

In your beautiful name, we pray.

Amen.

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A Prayer to our God Within

Dear Lord,

You rest in the quiet center of my inner being,

Thank you for the breath of life that fills me.

Clear my mind of worry and fear.

Still the noise of the world around me.

Let your inner light shine through my shadows.

Give me peace for this present moment.

Show me strength and love from deep within.

Amen.

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Prayer to focus on God's Love

Dear Lord Jesus….

Through your human heart we can catch a glimpse of the divine love with which we are loved and with which you yourself love us, because you and your Father are one.

It is so hard for me to believe fully in the love that flows from your heart. I am so insecure, so fearful, so doubtful and so distrustful. While I say with my words that I believe in your full and unconditional love, I continue to look for affection, support, acceptance and praise among my fellow human beings, always expecting from them what only you can give…

O Lord, why is it that I am so eager to receive human praise and human support even when experience tells me how limited and conditional is the love that comes from a human heart.

Help me Lord to look to You!

In Jesus' Name

Amen

Reflection Question: Where are you looking for affirmation from people and how might you listen more deeply to God's divine love for you?

Source: Henri Nouwen (adapted)

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Don’t be afraid!

So thankful that we can TRUST in Jesus!! We can take our every pray and every petition to Him and know that He is Sovereign over all!

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A vocation prayer

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He is our TRUST

“And those who know Your Name will put their trust in You, for You LORD, have not abandoned those who seek You.” (Psalm 9:10)

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a prayer for a weary heart

Dear Lord,

I am tired and discouraged.

My body feels weak, and my mind feels heavy.

I give you my burdens. They are too heavy for me.

I cannot carry all these things on my own today.
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Thank you for the promise of rest when I come to you.

Give me new strength and fill me with peace.

Help me breathe easy as you walk with me.

Hold my hand and guide me through my day.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

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Work and prayer can give God glory

Lord

Help me to see that I can give You glory through my work.

Help me to see that when I work heartily for You, You are pleased, and You get the glory You deserve.
Help me find joy in my work that I may honour You.
Help me to be in a spirit of prayer as I work.

In Jesus' Name I pray

Amen

Colossians 3:23 (ESV)

23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

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a prayer of inner restoration

Heavenly Father,

I come to you today because my spirit is tired and my heart feels heavy.

Please grant me your inner peace and prosper the good things inside me.

End what is broken inside me and gently restore my soul.

Wash away my heavy worries, filling up my empty spaces with your love.

And lead me back to a place of quiet strength and wholeness.

Amen.

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A prayer when we sing "Amazing grace"

Lord,

When I next sing that beautiful hymn, "Amazing Grace", help me to remember that I was lost but now am found because of the Gospel.

So help me share the good news with others so others may not die without knowing, but live experiencing your grace.

Help me to remember that "I was blind, but now I see" because I understood the good news of God's love.
So help me when I share the good news to demonstrate in word and deed Your love for me, and for the world.

Help me to rejoice that my chains are broken, and I am free because of Your mercy.

So help me when I share the good news to show mercy to those who may reject You.

Help me in everything to remember that the good news of your mercy, grace, and love is all centred on Jesus Christ, my Lord and Saviour.

So help me to honour and love You!

In Your Name I pray

Amen

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a prayer to accept and love our neighbors

Gracious God,

You are the creator of all life and you love each of us.

Help us to love and accept those who think differently.

You have blessed us with such a rich diversity in our human family.

Open our hearts and minds to understand those who follow different paths.

Take away our fear, pride, and judgment of those not like us.

Give us gentle words, listening ears, and open minds.

Bless us with a shared desire for peace, love, and the common good.

Amen.

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a prayer to be a positive influence

Lord of all Providence,

Thank You for placing me where I am today.

Grant me grace to enlarge my capacity to impact those around me.

Make my words kind, my actions helpful.

Help my daily example to be a reflection of your love.

Give me wisdom to know who to encourage.

Bless me to have courage to stand for what is right.

Bring me opportunities to lead others closer to you.

Use my life as a light in a dark place.

Let every measure of influence I receive bring glory to you.

Amen.

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Help us to be peacemakers

Lord,

Help me be a peacemaker in a world filled with strife and hostility.
It is hard to be a peacemaker, so help me remember the special blessing You give when I am one.
Help me to see the different perspectives that create strife.

Then help me bring Christ's light. love and wisdom to the situation.

In Jesus' Name I pray

AMEN

Matthew 5:9 (ESV)

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

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