Prayer Diary - January 2012
Dear Lord and Father bless and keep us all through this coming year. Amen.January is the month when we look, really look at our life's journey and rejoice over the gift of another year given to us. The perception of life that enables us to walk into a new year with this hope and confidence is the perception that we can begin anew, that we are constantly being offered fresh beginnings by our God. J. Rupp
1st Adventurous God, you have been with me in all the journeys of my life and you still walk beside me whether I am aware of your presence or not. Help me to step joyfully into this New Year and to walk gladly in the way you have chosen for me.
Amen.
2nd We give thanks for the gifts of food, warmth and company, for your love and protection freely given.
3rd Holy Spirit dwell in me that I may become a prayer.
4th Lord give me the grace to follow your example.
5th We thank you for our church, we give thanks for the fellowship we enjoy within it and for the guidance for life and living which we receive there.
6th We remember all those we know who are sick in body, mind and soul. Grant them your peaceful touch Lord.
7th We pray today for carers, home helps, nurses, doctors and residential care workers. Those who are called to care for loved ones or friends. Grant them energy and vitality, fresh love and patience for their difficult task.
8th Lord today help us to still our hearts and listen to who you are. Amen.
9th We pray for the youth of Moncreiff and give thanks for their energy and vitality.
10th Help us today not just to be religious people but "Christians".
11th We should give as we would receive; cheerfully, quickly and without hesitation: for there is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers. Seneca
12th May we never be too busy for prayer.
13th Help us to try and know someone better every day.
14th Give us grace to accept the situation in which we are, and there to serve.
15th We pray for our ministry team this morning, bless them Lord with your peace.
16th The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. Ps 145
17th Let love break through Lord where justice is destroyed.
18th Lord we pray today for those who bear the responsibility of leadership among the nations of the world.
19th We give thanks for the music and poetry of the psalms and the hymns we sing and all the memories they awaken.
20th We remember today all who work to keep Moncreiff Church looking beautiful with banners and flowers.
21st The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
22nd Be with all who are sad and lonely today, especially those who are housebound. In their loneliness may they be surprised by your joy.
23rd In silence I receive once more this gift of life from you.
24th Always be a little kinder than necessary. J.M. Barrie
25th We remember today our national bard and the wisdom of his works.
26th Lord, whatever the world may say, may we only pay attention to what you are saying to us today.
27th We give thanks today for the privilege of knowing elderly people. Thanks for their experience and wisdom and the stories they can tell us.
28th Come Holy Ghost our hearts inspire.
29th May our hearts and minds be open to your word today.
30th Whatever your past has been, remember you have a spotless future.
31st Blessing and laughter and loving be yours. The love of a great God who names you, who holds you, while the earth turns and the flowers grow. This day, this night, this moment and forever. Amen.
1st Adventurous God, you have been with me in all the journeys of my life and you still walk beside me whether I am aware of your presence or not. Help me to step joyfully into this New Year and to walk gladly in the way you have chosen for me.
Amen.
2nd We give thanks for the gifts of food, warmth and company, for your love and protection freely given.
3rd Holy Spirit dwell in me that I may become a prayer.
4th Lord give me the grace to follow your example.
5th We thank you for our church, we give thanks for the fellowship we enjoy within it and for the guidance for life and living which we receive there.
6th We remember all those we know who are sick in body, mind and soul. Grant them your peaceful touch Lord.
7th We pray today for carers, home helps, nurses, doctors and residential care workers. Those who are called to care for loved ones or friends. Grant them energy and vitality, fresh love and patience for their difficult task.
8th Lord today help us to still our hearts and listen to who you are. Amen.
9th We pray for the youth of Moncreiff and give thanks for their energy and vitality.
10th Help us today not just to be religious people but "Christians".
11th We should give as we would receive; cheerfully, quickly and without hesitation: for there is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers. Seneca
12th May we never be too busy for prayer.
13th Help us to try and know someone better every day.
14th Give us grace to accept the situation in which we are, and there to serve.
15th We pray for our ministry team this morning, bless them Lord with your peace.
16th The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. Ps 145
17th Let love break through Lord where justice is destroyed.
18th Lord we pray today for those who bear the responsibility of leadership among the nations of the world.
19th We give thanks for the music and poetry of the psalms and the hymns we sing and all the memories they awaken.
20th We remember today all who work to keep Moncreiff Church looking beautiful with banners and flowers.
21st The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
22nd Be with all who are sad and lonely today, especially those who are housebound. In their loneliness may they be surprised by your joy.
23rd In silence I receive once more this gift of life from you.
24th Always be a little kinder than necessary. J.M. Barrie
25th We remember today our national bard and the wisdom of his works.
26th Lord, whatever the world may say, may we only pay attention to what you are saying to us today.
27th We give thanks today for the privilege of knowing elderly people. Thanks for their experience and wisdom and the stories they can tell us.
28th Come Holy Ghost our hearts inspire.
29th May our hearts and minds be open to your word today.
30th Whatever your past has been, remember you have a spotless future.
31st Blessing and laughter and loving be yours. The love of a great God who names you, who holds you, while the earth turns and the flowers grow. This day, this night, this moment and forever. Amen.
