Blessed are you, Lord our God, who has promised us your salvation through the prophets, and that in you we will find healing and peace. We come to you, for in our coming we turn away from the darkness and enter into the light of your presence and your love. Mighty God and Saviour, we …
Tag Archive: David Adam
Jan
06
Prayer of the day: Epiphany
Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all and lover of all humankind; to you be praise and glory for ever. As Christ the Morning Star rises in our hearts, grant us the joy of the Good News, that we may proclaim your name in all the earth. Blessed are you, Father, Son and Holy …
Dec
22
Prayer of the day: Celebrate Jesus’ birthday
Lord Jesus, help us to love you like Mary and Joseph, to worship with the angels, to come to you with the shepherds, to give our lives to you like the wise men. Help us to celebrate your birthday with joy. (Taken from Welcoming the Light, by David Adam.)
Dec
14
Prayer of the day: the Word made flesh
Blessed are you, Lord our God for in your deep love for us you have shared in our humanity that we might share in your glory. Help us to make room in our lives to be aware of you and of your coming to us through Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh. Amen. (Taken from …
Nov
30
Prayer of the day: St Andrew’s Day
God, we thank you for our ancestors in the faith, Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob and Rachel, for all who passed their faith on to us. You are their God and our God: you are their Father and our Father. Help us to know that as you came to them you come to …
Nov
25
Prayer of the day: The courage to persevere
O God, who by the leading of a star brought the wise men to Bethlehem, guide us through each day and night on our journey of faith. Lord, give us the courage to persevere, that we are not put off in our search for you. May we witness to your Gospel and rejoice in your …
Nov
16
Prayer of the day: Monday blessing
The love of the Father strengthen you: the love of Jesus surround you: the love of the Spirit guide you: and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be upon you and your loved ones this day and for always. Amen. (Taken from Welcoming the Light: Services for Advent …
Oct
30
Prayer of the day: All Saints’ Day
Blessed are you, Lord our God, for you have called us out of darkness into your own most marvellous light. You call us to know and to love you. Grant that our lives may help to reveal your love and glory in the world. As you have called each of us to be saints may …
Oct
19
Prayer of the day: Strength for the week
Lord God, Holy and Strong One, look with mercy on all who are struggling with life, all who are finding it hard to cope, all who are giving in to despair. We remember before you all who are ill or who are suffering through accidents or acts of violence. May they know your presence and …
Oct
09
Prayer of the day: Good News
God, thank you for those who have told me the Good News of your love and that Jesus is risen from the dead. As I know the risen Christ, let me tell others about this wonderful miracle. Amen. (Taken from Living in the Light, by David Adam.)