Lord Jesus Christ, we are not good at letting go of the past, at recognising there are times when we need to move on in life; to take a step forward in faith if we are ever truly to grow. We prefer the security of the familiar, the comfort of that which does not stretch …
Tag Archive: Nick Fawcett
Dec
23
Prayer of the Week: Child in the manger
Lord Jesus, child in the manger, man on the cross, risen Saviour, Lord of all, be born in me today. Amen. (Taken from Prayerfully Yours, by Nick Fawcett.)
Dec
03
Prayer of the Week: The hope of Advent
Lord Jesus Christ, we remember today how so many looked forward to your coming, but we remember also how it became harder to go on believing as the years went by; how hope started to splutter and dreams began to die until, finally, you came – the fulfilment of prophecy, the culmination of God’s purpose, …
Nov
12
Prayer of the Week: Remembrance
Sovereign God, on this day of remembering, remind us how much we owe to others and how much we owe to you. Teach us how fortunate we are to enjoy peace, how precious a gift that is, but speak also of the price that securing and maintaining peace can entail; the sacrifices so many have …
Nov
05
Prayer of the Week: Sing of your steadfast love
Remind us of that wider fellowship of which we are a part, and may we recognise more fully the rich heritage you have given us, the great cloud of witnesses to which we belong. Open our eyes to all we may learn of you, through these and one another. I will sing of your steadfast …
Sep
10
Prayer of the Week: Secure in your love
Living God, I praise you for the assurance that your will shall be done and your purpose shall finally triumph. I thank you that in all the changing circumstances of life you are constantly active, day by day working to fulfil your sovereign purpose. Teach me, then, to live each moment with total confidence, knowing …
Jul
16
Prayer of the Week: Loving
Living God, we want to love you, we want to love others, but we’re not very good at doing either. Today, as we worship you, teach us more of what love really means. Speak to us through Christ, and, through your Holy Spirit, equip us to follow his way, turning the other cheek, going the …
Jul
02
Prayer of the Week: Hurdles
Whatever hurdles obstruct my faith, Lord – hindering me from loving you, preventing me from knowing you, impeding me from serving you – help me to surmount them all. (Taken from The Animal Lover’s Daily Prayer Book, by Nick Fawcett.)
Jan
05
Prayer of the day: For the God who will not fail us
Lord, you have blessed me and filled me with joy, granting me life that no ill can destroy. Day after day brings new reason to praise, blessings to thrill and delights to amaze. Guidance, forgiveness, renewal and grace, strength and support in whatever I face, peace beyond words, constant help from above – so much …
Jan
04
Prayer of the day: New beginnings
Loving God, we thank you for the gift of this and every day. We praise you for all the possibilities each brings, the innumerable opportunities for love, joy, fascination and fulfilment that every one opens up. Teach us to count our blessings and to welcome this day as your gift, consecrating it to your service …
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