The prayers below come from our "Prayer for the Braes" Facebook group , but you can also join us for live prayer on Thursday evenings at 8.15 p.m. via our YouTube Channel and Zoom meeting. Contact us for the Zoom login details.
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As the Brightons main page highlights, today is the SU Scotland Day of Prayer. Their downloadable resource encourages us to pray various prayers of Scripture, and I found this one very helpful (and it's one of my favourites!):
"I pray that Christ will live in your hearts because of your faith. I pray that your life will be strong in love and be built on love. And I pray that you and all God’s holy people will have the power to understand the greatness of Christ’s love. I pray that you can understand how wide and how long and how high and how deep that love is. Christ’s love is greater than any person can ever know. But I pray that you will be able to know that love. Then you can be filled with the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:17-19, ICB
Join me in praying this for the Braes area, that in churches, schools, groups, via social media and in our daily relationships, this prayer might become a reality here.
Amen. Thanks Scott. Paul's prayers are great. Good resource here: www.kevinhalloran.net/the-apostle-pauls-prayers-in-the-bible/
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come… will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.’ (Romans 8:38-39)
God of heaven and earth,
in these times of isolation,
apart from loved ones
distant from friends
away from neighbours
thank you that there is nothing
in all of creation,
not even coronavirus,
that is able to separate us from your love.
And may your love that never fails
continue to be shared
through the kindness of strangers
looking out for each other,
for neighbours near and far
all recognising our shared vulnerability,
each of us grateful for every breath,
and willing everyone to know the gift
of a full and healthy life.
Keep us all in your care.
Amen.🙏🏻
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Another of my absolutely favourite verses. I feel something inside every time I read it. X
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As we go about our day, let us turn again to Jesus in prayer
Jesus, our Saviour and Friend,
We look to You to see the Father. We know the Father is loving, because we see how You loved people. We know the Father is powerful, because we see Your awesome power in creating the universe and in transforming individuals. We know the Father is kind and gentle, because You are patient with us and forgiving towards us.
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*prayer taken and adapted from another source*
Today's song: Look to the Son [Look To The Son Lyric video - Hillsong Worship - YouTube](www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oLeXo3n2Lc)
Father,
We want to bring before you this morning all our friends and neighbours in the Braes area who are teachers.
We recognise the huge strain they are under as they prepare online lessons, teach pupils online and even go into schools to teach the children of key workers and vulnerable children. Despite safety measures, they are sometimes risking their own health.
So, Lord, we humbly ask you protect them when they are in school, strengthen them when they are working from home and encourage them to persevere as they serve our children. Please honour their good work.
We remember, Lord Jesus, that when you were on the earth, someone called you “Good Teacher” and we thank you that still day by day you teach us your way. We know you consider this calling of people to teach children to be a noble profession and so we ask you to bless the teachers of the Braes.
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Amen. So many people having to put themselves in danger for all of us. X
Bless them, Lord, Amen
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Amen, thank you David, I know how hard my daughter has been working for her class and trying to look after and teach her own children 🙏
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I have had these words, written by James Montgomery, in my head for several days and share them with you today:
1 Prayer is the soul's sincere desire,
uttered or unexpressed;
the motion of a hidden fire
that trembles in the breast.
2 Prayer is the simplest form of speech
that infant lips can try,
prayer the sublimest strains that reach
the Majesty on high.
3 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath,
the Christian's native air,
his watchword at the gates of death:
he enters heaven with prayer.
4 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice,
returning from his ways;
while angels in their songs rejoice,
and cry, 'Behold, he prays!
5 The saints in prayer appear as one,
in word and deed and mind;
while with the Father and the Son
sweet fellowship they find.
6 Nor prayer is made on earth alone:
the Holy Spirit pleads,
and Jesus on the eternal throne
for sinners intercedes.
7 O Thou by whom we come to God,
the Life, the Truth, the Way,
the path of prayer thyself hast trod:
Lord, teach us how to pray!
Father God,
We thank You for the opportunities we have to commune with you through prayer and for answered prayers in this past week. Thank You that we can speak to You with sincere words, even if they are as simple as a child’s.
As we continue to live through this pandemic, let us be courageous in our praying, giving thanks for those who are working tirelessly in science labs and in hospitals, for those who serve in shops, collect our bins, deliver our mail and parcels, teach our children online and many others who are keeping us going at this time.
We ask courageously that You will continue to be with each of us in our own situation, sometimes fully known only to You, and that You will help us to be examples of You wherever we are.
We do not know the path ahead but You do, and we ask for patience and perseverance in the coming days and months, safe in the knowledge that You are over all.
Be with us each in the coming week, in our very breath, and teach us each day how to pray afresh.
Amen.
Prayer is the Soul's Sincere Desire
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Words by James Montgomery (1771-1854); Music by Sally DeFordPerformed by Allyse Smith TaylorPiano and arrangement by Marvin GoldsteinViolin by April Moriarty...Amen 🙏🏻 Thank you Irene. Let us keep on praying.
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A great hymn indeed.
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I know these words and they are so powerful. Thank you. X
Dear Lord, we come to You once again and thank You for being with us during this past week. We look to You for guidance each day and remember that You hold our whole being in Your hands. You know each of our anxieties and fears. Calm our hearts, Lord, as we read your words written so long ago and yet so relevant today;
Isaiah ch 41 v10
So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
We bring all of our personal, local, national and worldwide events into Your presence and pray that You will direct the paths of Your people. Help us to stand firm on Your promise that You will never leave us nor forsake us.
To those who are working
Give them strength
To those who are leading
Give them guidance
To those who are suffering or grieving
Give them Your comfort
To those who are fearful and uncertain
Give them Your peace
To those who are being persecuted
Give them endurance
We pray all these things in the Precious name of Your son Jesus Christ, by whom we are saved,
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The Afters - I Will Fear No More (Lyrics)
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The Afters - I Will Fear No More (Lyrics)// No power can come against meCause You have overcome //http://smarturl.it/TheAftersFearNoMore• music meets heaven ...Amen 🙏🏻No more fear. 😇
Love the words of this song. Amen 🙏🏻
This is one of my favourite bible verses and I repeat it to myself if I feel stressed or worried.
Amen. and thank you for posting this music Chris, first time I’ve heard this and so good to be reminded in these uncertain times.
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Thank-you, Chris. Your prayers and songs are such a blessing.
"In the quiet, in the stillness
I know that You are God
In the secret of Your presence
I know there I am restored
When You call I won't refuse
Each new day again I'll choose
There is no one else for me
None but Jesus
Crucified to set me free
Now I live to bring Him praise
In the chaos, in confusion
I know You're sovereign still
In the moment of my weakness
You give me grace to do Your will
When You call I won't delay
This my song through all my days
All my delight is in You Lord
All of my hope, all of my strength
All my delight is in You Lord forever more"
Hillsong - None But Jesus [with lyrics]
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"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12No matter what happens in life, it could always be worse. But it’s easy to think we are the only ones struggling when life takes a sudden unexpected downturn. In order to not sink into self pity let us pray and keep our perspective:
Lord, thank You that in spite of what has come my way, I am still breathing.
Thank You that I am not abandoned or alone, but am able to call upon You for help at any time.
Thank You that I am not without hope, because I have a Saviour, Redeemer and Rescuer.
Amen 🙏🏻
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**A prayer based on ‘A Nurses Prayer’ (author unknown)**
Loving God and Father,
Help each nurse, doctor, and carer be the best you have made them, gifted them, and they have been trained to be.
Bless them with the words to impart knowledge with gentleness, patience, and a kind bedside manner.
Give them the vision to see those who are struggling with their illness, and the ability to help them understand it.
Show them how to provide expert care, while making their patients comfortable.
Help them to be a source of strength for their patients and their families.
Help them to be a support to their colleagues in their team.
May they be a true sign of Your love to every person under their care.
Lord, fill them with the energy they need for each day regardless of how they feel.
At the end of their shift, help them to process the stress and emotional pain of the day - to cry out to you, leaving their burdens with you.
When in need, may they be supported by those who will listen with empathy.
Bless and protect their family - as they encourage and support them in their role.
At the end of the day, give them peace of heart and mind, and restful sleep.
In Jesus' name,
Amen