Thursday Morning Prayer
We gather to meet with God
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
To give God praise
And to seek God’s face
To bring before God all our days
And every part of our lives
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, draw near to us
As we draw near to you.
Amen
silence
Confession
As individuals and as a community we hold before God our regrets and our failings
We turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
I turn to Christ
I turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
Lord Jesus
Champion of lost causes
Redeemer of eternity
Help us this day
To walk in step with your Holy Spirit
That we may find meaning and purpose
That we might speak of your glory
With our words and actions
And that we might be a blessing
To those we encounter
Amen
A reading from the book of Psalms
silence
A reading from the Old Testament
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Intercessions
We pray with those who seek the conversion of unjust systems. We pray for those who campaign for equal rights and fair treatment of people of every ethnicity. We pray for those who stand with minorities and seek a fairer society.
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The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
As we go out into your world today
We ask that you would empower us
To be co-conspirators in your Kingdom
Strengthen our resolve to live radical lives for you
Amen
Thursday Mid-day Prayer
We gather to meet with God
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
To be aware of your presence in our day
For you Lord are here now; your Spirit dwells within us
To bring you our worship
And offer you our praise
To be conscious that you walk beside us
And we do not make the journey alone
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, draw near to us
As we draw near to you
Amen
Silence
Confession
As individuals and as a community we hold before God our regrets and our failings
We turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
I turn to Christ
I turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
Loving Heavenly Father,
All authority in our vast universe is yours
Yours are the fingers who fashioned creation
The unfathomable depths of azure oceans
And startling stars in the heavens without number
All glitter and glint out their grateful praise to You
And cause us to bow earthward in abject adoration.
Holy are you Lord.
Amen
Silence
A reading from a Gospel
Intercessions
For all those whose calling in life is to be in authority over others.
Silence
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen
Silence
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Three in one and one in three
Whose authority all are subject to
We rejoice in your example of living in joyful unity
Enable us, broken and fallible creatures
To follow your pattern and submit our will to your sovereignty
That our naturally rebellious nature might be
overruled by your generous gift of grace.
Amen
Thursday Evening Prayer
Father in heaven,
we come before you.
Lord Jesus,
we come before you.
Spirit of God,
we come before you.
Silence
Loving Father,
for the things this day that have brought us joy,
We give you thanks.
Healing Lord,
for the things this day that have brought us sorrow,
Bring peace.
Spirit of life,
in the closing of this day,
Give us rest.
Eternal and everlasting God,
from whom, through whom, and for whom all things in heaven and on earth are made,
be with your people this evening and grant that as we approach you in prayer we may be renewed in your Spirit.
Amen
A reading from the book of Psalms
A reading from the New Testament
Silence
Heavenly Father,
we pray this evening that the leaders of this world may be given wisdom over the decisions they face, that they may discern the brighter path.
Be with those in positions of power and strengthen their resolve to work towards a better world, whether waking or sleeping at this present moment.
Amen
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen
All praise to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
and as this day comes to a close,
Lord, draw near.
Amen
Thursday Night Prayer
The day draws to a close
And the sky grows dark
The sun fades behind the horizon
And the moon takes its place in the sky
So let us pray, to hold before God
The day that has passed and the night to come.
Author of Eternity
As we approach
The end of this day
We are hungry to hear your voice
Make yourself known to us
We pray
Amen
Confession
As individuals and as a community we hold before God our regrets and our failings
We turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
I turn to Christ
I turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
A reading from the book of Psalms
silence
A short reading from a Gospel
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Space For Reflection
In the silence we hold before God the day now passing into history and we give thanks
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Lord, for this day
We give you thanks
Lord, for the moments when we encountered grace and beauty
We give you thanks
Lord, for conversations that have made an impact on our lives
We give you thanks
Lord, for the times when we have seen you at work
We give you thanks
In the silence we hold before God the hurts of the past day
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Lord, we remember the times when we have not shown love through our thoughts, words and actions
We seek forgiveness
Lord, we remember the times when we have been hurt by the words and actions of others
Help us to forgive
Lord, we remember the times when we have been distracted from seeking after you
Lord, make yourself known to us, help us to see you in the midst of the noise and clamour of this world
In the silence we hold before God tomorrow and the opportunities it bears
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Lord, we pray that your Holy Spirit would guide us into the ways of righteousness
That you would give us strength for the journey
Lord, you know the shape of our lives at this time, you know the delights we enjoy and the pressures we endure.
Guide us and give us wisdom to know your will, strengthen our resolve to discern your call.
Lord, make yourself known to us in the daily pattern of our lives,
Help us to see the fruit borne out of small actions
Lord, help us to live faithfully amidst uncertainty,
Fortify us to be followers in your Way
Lord, help us to not live as autonomous units,
But as fellow travellers on a journey.
Lord, build up the community of which we are part,
And shape it around the cross of your Son Jesus Christ.
Lord, as we sleep tonight, may we rest in the knowledge of your relentless love
When we wake tomorrow, may we be prepared for all that lies ahead
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen
Author of Eternity
Give us rest
Assure us of your love
And help us to sleep
Safe in the knowledge of your glory
Amen
