Prayer

A prayer based on Genesis 1 and 2 Lord God, You created all things by your word and Spirit you brought: order from chaos; and light from darkness. You made everything very good. We praise you for the beauty of creation, We stand in wonder at the might in this world, We pause to say thank-you for the diverse and integrate world that you made. Great God, We are so thankful for the dignity which you have given to us. Men and women - created to bear your image. We praise you for

Miller tells the story of a transformed church prayer meeting as the whole church grasped the concept of Kingdom Prayer. As I read it, I knew I needed to grasp this concept, and I desired a church which grasped it too.

A prayer based on Psalm 103. Living God,You have established your throne in the heavens,Your kingdom rules over all.There is no-where we can go and you do not reignThere is no time when you take a break or nip off for a holiday.You reign forever. Gracious God,You are good.Your rule is just and fair; your actions are always right. You don't sit back and watch from your throne,no - you are bringing about righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed.We praise you for the

A prayer based on Joshua 24:1-33. Lord God, We praise you for leading your people to the promised land. Ever since you called Abraham, and his descendants you have been faithful. We thank you for Jesus, who came according to your promise. His life, death and ressurection - give us sure and certain hope of eternal rest. We thank you for your church, And for the particular way in which you have worked in the communites of Chryston and Moodiesburn. As we anticipate a new cha

A prayer based on Joshua 22:1-34. Prince of Peace,We praise you for the peace you have won for us.Your death on the cross has brought us peace with God.Your sacrifice has drawn us into peace with each other.Lord God,We are sorry for seeking to continue the war.We fail to walk in your ways, we continue to sin.We prefer to dig in or settle for uneasy truces, rather than dwell in the peace you have won for us.Loving God,We are so thankful that your love is steadfast.You continue

A prayer based on Joshua 7:1-8:29 Lord God,We praise you because you are big enough for our questions,You are patient with our accusations,You are honest in all your dealings with us.We cannot hide from you.You know all that we do.You examine the motives and attitudes of our hearts.You know us who for we truly are.You see through the pretence.You see our sin.Thank you - for shining your light into our livesFor humbling us.For placing the mirror of your word before us.For not

A prayer based on Joshua 5:13 - 6:27 Lord God AlmightyWe bow down before you, in awe of your power.We are sorry for domesticating you.For treating you as a lap dog. Looking to you to bring us comfort or help us out of a tricky situation.We are so sorry for insisting that you fall in behind our plans,that you march to our beat, and work out our agenda.Forgive us to our foolish pride.And grant us humility before you.Holy God,We bow down before you, in fear of your purity.We ar

A prayer based on Joshua 5:2-12 Living God, We come to you in prayer, knowing that you are our God.You care for us, you listen to us, you have bound yourself to us in covenant.We praise you because you are powerful.You opened up the Jordan river.Your people walked through on dry ground.Your power has no limits. You do not grow weary, your power never fades.We stand in awe of you, and give you our praise.We praise you because you are faithful.You keep your word, your promises

A prayer based on Joshua 3:1 - 5:1. Lord God,You do amazing things - rescuing your people from slavery.You do the impossible - stopping the Jordan river in its track.You lead your people - providing a way when all seemed lostSo we praise you.Living GodYou ask us to trust you.You call us to follow you.You want us to obey you.But we doubt, wonder and disobey.So forgive us.Loving GodYou know how forgetful we are.So you give us a memorial - a reminder of all that you have provide

A prayer based on Joshua 1:1-18 Lord God,You are unchangeable in your nature,Faithful in all your ways,True to all your promises.We praise you, for keeping your word,for leading your people into the promised land.And we thank you for raising up Joshua,to be the next leader of your people.As you command Joshua, so you command usto be strong and courageous.So we pray that you would enable us to walk in your strength and to live out your courage.May we always have your law on ou

A prayer based on Acts 11:19-30 Lord God,Thank you for calling us to be your church.We praise you for the privilege of worship and the honour of witnessing to you.Above all, we thank you that your gospel is true. As we and those we witness to meet and respond to you - their sins are forgiven and lives transfromed.As your church - gathered or scattered,we ask that our witness will be clear and our love genuine.May we never hide, spin or be ashamed of Jesus. May we never with

A prayer based on Titus 1:1-9 and Acts 20:28 Heavenly Father , We praise you for your deep love for the church .Thank you Jesus,For shedding your blood, to redeem us.For dying, so that we can be part of your people.Spirit of the living God,You dwell in your people,You call people to lead and serve the church. Thank you that we are never alone.Thank you for leading your church into a secure and certain future. Lord God,As we come to choose elders for Moodiesburn Parish ChurchW

A prayer based on Romans 12. Lord God,Your mercy is great, your love is unending,your grace is sufficent for all our needs. Our words are not enough to say thank you.How can lips tell of all that you have done?We cannot sing loud enough to declare how great your are. You deserve more; you deserve our all.We offer you our bodies as a living sacrfice.We give you our all, as an act of continual worship. Thank you for equipping us with gifts,May we know these and use them in the

A prayer based on 1 Peter 1:22 - 2:12 Lord God, You have spoken, And your word has brought us to live. We praise you for your living and enduring word.Word which nourishes and sustains us. Word which causes us to grow. You are building, Taking and placing us as living stones in your spiritual house. We praise you for bringing us together as your people in this place, For making us a holy people, a royal priesthood,For giving us a song to sing, declaring your praise. As you sp

A prayer based on Revelation 7:9-17 Lord of the Churc h, We are struck by the glorious sight of your church praising you.People from every tribe, nation and language - lifting their voices, pouring out their hearts and falling on their faces before you in praise. Thank you for making your church diverse.For the mix of nations, cultures, personalities, ages - that makes your church diverse and vibrant.May we be a church where all people are welcomed, as you the Lord of the chu

A prayer based on Psalm 24 Almighty God, You are Lord of all, Your rule stretches to the end of the earth, You reign over all nations, No-where or no-one falls outside of your dominion. Holy God, You are pure, nothing unclean can enter your presence. You are light, in you there is no darkness at all. You are true, you never hide the truth or act in deceptive ways. We stand in awe of you - almighty and holy God - and bring you our praise. Loving God, My hands are not clean; n

A prayer based on Psalm 22 Thank you Jesus, For your willingness to suffer for us. For not giving up, when you were forsaken by God. For not answering the taunts of those who walked by. For not giving into the fear or the pain. We cannot imagine the depths of your suffering. Forgive us, we are so used to the story, it dulls our wonder. So we pause, to say thank - you Jesus, for suffering in our place. Loving Father, When we are surrounded by darkness, cause us to remember yo

A prayer based on Psalm 21 Lord God, We rejoice in your strength. We praise you for the countless blessing you give to us. We are so grateful for the victory that you have won for us. Your gifts give us so much joy. Cause us to find deeper joy in you. Victorious King, Let your Kingdom come. The enemy is defeated, yet he still has a grip on so many lives. Crush him and so release his grip. Awaken those who are dangerously ignoring you. May they see your glory, and so turn to

A prayer based on Psalm 20: Lord God, We thank you that you have given victory to your anointed. The war has been won; the enemy defeated. We lift up our banners and shout with joy! Hallelujah! Lord God, We are still engaged in a battle with the world, flesh and the devil. Forgive us for closing our eyes and laying down our arms. Forgive us for being casual on the battlefield. Forgive us for trusting in our own strength and wisdom, resolve or wit to win the battle for us. Cau

A prayer based on Psalm 16 Lord God, You are my safety, my refuge and my delight. There is no one better than you; no pleasure greater than knowing you. All the good things I have are gifts from your hands. Thank you, for the many blessing you give to me Lord God, I am sorry for those times when I have treated you as a crutch. Forgive me for crying out to you in tough times, and ignoring you when times are good. Forgive me for drifting from your word, your people and your way