In Christ alone my soul finds rest… In Christ alone my soul… In Christ alone… In Christ. – Inspired by Psalm 62:1, 5 – From Bill Gaultiere at www.soulshepherding.org – Pray slowly reflecting on each line quietly.
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Take My Heart – Francois De Salignac
Lord God, take my heart, for I cannot give it to you. And when you have it keep it, For I would not take it from you. And save me in spite of myself, For Christ’s sake. – Francois de Salignac (1651-1715)
Sour Faced Saints – Terisa of Avila
From silly devotions, And from sour-faced saints, Good Lord, deliver us! – St Terisa Of Avila 1515-1582AD. Now this one may seem a bit pointless at first, but go with it. What kinds of silly worship, crazy stuff, and put-on shows have you seen in the name of God? We need to pray about it! Reflect on what God…
We Have This Day Only Once
Dear Lord Jesus, we have this day only once; before it is gone, help us to do all the good we can, so that it is not wasted. Amen.
Prayer To Forgive
Lord Jesus, we remember how you forgave the people who hurt you. Help us to forgive those who hurt us. May we never try to pay them back. Amen.
Your Will Not Mine – St Terisa Of Avila
Your wisdom first Lord, My soul always be serving you in the way You will and not as I choose. Let me die to myself so that I may serve you; let me live to you who are life itself. – St Teresa of Avila 1515-1582AD
Giving Up Control
Lord, Forgive me for my pride and my need to control, Forgive me for my fear and my desire to please at any cost. Forgive me Lord, for my lack of listening and for holding on too tightly. Thank you Lord, for the miracle you work despite the obstacles I put in your way, for I am but dust in…
A Grateful Heart – George Herbert
You have given so much to me, Give one thing more; A grateful heart! – George Herbert 1593-1633AD
Prayer To The Holy Spirit – John Milton
Holy Spirit, I know you prefer before any other temple or building, To live in an upright heart. Teach and instruct me, For you were there in the beginning, Over the abyss before the earth was formed. Holy Spirit of Christ, Live in me, your wisdom in me, do your work in me. Amen. – Adapted from a poem…
Prayer At The Cross
God of all goodness, By the hell and victory of the cross, embolden us to come to you, with our loud cries for tears to receive mercy and help in time of need. – Joy Tetley. England. – As at Pg 52, “Prayers Encircling The World” Westminster John Knox Press
Accept Not As We Ask
Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in the name of your Son: Accept and fulfil our petitions, we pray, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our sinfulness, but as you know and love us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. – The Book of Common Prayer
Beethoven’s Prayer
Lord God, give me victory over myself, that nothing may imprison my life. Be the guiding light of my heart, lift me up from the dark depths. May my sou be caught up in your wisdom, Fight its way upwards in fiery flight. For you alone understand me, and only you can give me the power to keep going. – This prayer…