Let the peace of this place surround you as you sit or kneel quietly. Let the hurry and worry of your life fall away from you. You are God's child. He loves you and cares for you. He is here with you now and always. Speak to him slowly and thoughtfully - give your self timefor Him to bring things to mind.
LORD, Thank you for. . .
..Your presence here,
..the opportunity to pray,
..the promise of peace,
..the beauty of the world,
..the kindness of people especially. . .
..all those whom I love including .....
..Your love toward me, and especially for. . .
..the Cross of Christ and the power of the Spirit.
Help me to show my gratitude in deeds and well as words.
Lord, I am sorry for...
the times when I have been hasty or unkind, especially to....
though or acted selfishly, failed to forgive or ask forgiveness..
forgoten Your resence,
taken Your love for granted,
Lord, I am troubled
I am anxious and distress for myself, esp. ..
for others, esp. . .,
Help me to trust Your love, for you carry our sorrows,
Teach me to act and speak in the way that You want.
Give me the wisdom to know when not to interfere.
Calm my fears, for all things are in Your hands.
I thank you for your promise to forgive all those who turn back to You in penitence.
Lord, I am troubled for..
..My family especially...
..my friends, esp...
..my neighbors at home, at work, the ones I like, esp...., and dislike...
..those who are ill,
..those who are troubled or who mourn,
..the oppressed,
..those involved in disaster or war,
Bless them, Father, in their various troubles
And show me how I may be of help.
Oh heavenly Father, Your will for me (and for all people) is my eternal happiness now and forever. I thnaks You for the blessings you have given me and ask for strength to walk in the ways where You lead me. Help me to remember the love of Jesus shown on the Cross and to accept the new life and love and freedon which He offers to me.
Amen.
(Originated in
St. Mary's Parish Church
Lower Slaughter
(in the Cotswold)
Gloucestershire, England, 1991)
