Ali E and Minty read Psalm 2 this Morning Prayer and thank God that we have woken to a new day and to the rising of life itself. As we get dressed we ask God to enrobe us in the shadow of a protecting wing. May God guide us as we carry out our work...
Rob recites Psalm 68, asking our Father of the fatherless, defender of widows, protector of the solitary, home to the homeless and a place of freedom for prisoners; “you make your home among the weak, you deliver us from death, you bring us joy beyond our imagining.” Rob reminds us of ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ this...
Psalm 98 encourages us to “Sing to the Lord a new song… Make music to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and the voice of melody.” Don’t worry Ali E is not about to break into song, however, this Morning Prayer we sing praises to God for the beauty of nature and our...
Rob’s first Evening Prayer this week, in his reading of Psalm 18 Rob describes God’s deliverance when we pray for help; “He made darkness his covering round about him, dark waters and thick clouds his pavilion.” Rob prays that God will support us until tonight’s shadows lengthen and evening comes, the world is hushed and the...
We come before God as we begin our day’s work and ask that this day is blessed. This week our Morning Prayer is led by Ali E who prays for a simple, sincere and serene life. For help to turn away from self-seeking, anxious and discouraging thoughts, to cultivate cheerfulness, kindness and generosity of spirit,...
Evening Prayer – Rick’s final prayer this week and he recites Psalms 84 and 85 – contemplating God’s temple and God’s mercy. Rick asks that all who hear God’s word may be drawn to our Lord, reminding us of ‘Thy Kingdom Come’, as we pray for five individuals tonight. Rick prays for quiet, that we...
Our last Morning Prayer with Blanca this week who prays that God’s spirit bring light and life to all creation today, so that we may walk as children of light. Blanca reads Psalm 21 and considers the might and salvation of God. She prays for all who are prevented from reaching their full potential, through...
Evening Prayer and Rick reads Psalm 80 – this psalm includes prayers for Israel and relates the story of a ‘vine’ brought out of Egypt by God. Rick reminds us that today is the start of ‘Thy Kingdom Come’, where we pray for 5 individuals so that they will know God’s love and presence in...
“As your Spirit moved over the face of the waters bringing light and life to your creation” we offer our Morning Prayer. Blanca recites Psalm 16 and considers faith, asking Christ in the fullness of his grace, to go with us in our lives. Blanca reminds us of our sleeping world, how each spring nature...
Ascension day – Rick asks God that our hearts and minds may ascend to heaven and live there forever. Rick reminds us Christ Jesus is exalted at the right hand of God and asks that he hear us as we pray for the church throughout the world. Rick prays that God make us receptive to...
