Rev. Jan is asking us to pray together. Here are the prayers for this week:
January 6
As a new week begins, O God, grant us the energy to create a to-do list that will encourage us to do great things. Grant us the energy to see it through (and possibly more). And help us to make the time to set aside moments to connect with you. May we be intentional today in finding time to take three deep breaths and to give you thanks, every now and then. God be with us. In our Saviour’s name we pray. Amen.
January 7, 2025
Hope-filled God, today we pray for hope in our world. We hope for peace everywhere, we hope that everyone has food to eat and a roof over their head. We hope that no one is feeling lonely. We pray in hope that our world is connected to more than just themselves. We pray they are connecting with the divine. Help us to share hope in our world, O God. Through your grace, compassion, and generosity, may we share those with everyone we encounter. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 8, 2025
God who is everywhere, I pledge to you that wherever you will go, I will follow. I will trust that you will hold my hand when I’m anxious. I will cling to you when I am afraid. And I will dance within the light you share with us. Hold me accountable to trusting you in all things. Help me to let go of needing to know everything and free my heart from the burdens that it carries. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 9, 2025
God of all, as we work towards creating a world that is equitable, fair, just, and kind, we pray for all people. We pray for ourselves as we work to get to know our neighbours of different cultural backgrounds. We pray for our loved ones who are discovering who they are and sharing their truths with us. Help us to be patient and kind with them and ourselves. And God, we pray for all of us that we can have civil conversations. Disagreeing is okay but may our thoughts and ideas never cause harm to anyone else. In the name of Love we pray. Amen.
January 10, 2025
God of all Fridays in our lives, thank you for the end of the week. Today we pray that we make time to connect with Your Word and that it can inspire us in the weekend ahead. We ask for you to help keep us safe as we take time for rest and play. And God, encourage us to try something this weekend. May this prayer spark that ‘new thing’ into our mind and give us courage to do so. Be with us all our days. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 11, 2025
God of all, today we pray for the little ones in our lives. Not necessarily just the teeny children but the youth and young adults too. We miss them in church and sharing what they learn and know of God with us. Help us to draw more children into church communities so we can support their families and their life journeys. It takes a village to raise a child, O God, that we know. May our neighbours know that we are here for them. Bless all the children of our world. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 12, 2025
God of communities, today we pray for places of worship. Be with us all as we strive to be great greeters of kindness and welcome. May the doors we share with you, be open-hearted and open-minded in us. Grant courage to our neighbours who are thinking of going to a new church today. May your Spirit guide them with all that they need. And God, can there be chocolate after church? If not, that’s okay. We’re grateful for just gathering in your name. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 6
As a new week begins, O God, grant us the energy to create a to-do list that will encourage us to do great things. Grant us the energy to see it through (and possibly more). And help us to make the time to set aside moments to connect with you. May we be intentional today in finding time to take three deep breaths and to give you thanks, every now and then. God be with us. In our Saviour’s name we pray. Amen.
January 7, 2025
Hope-filled God, today we pray for hope in our world. We hope for peace everywhere, we hope that everyone has food to eat and a roof over their head. We hope that no one is feeling lonely. We pray in hope that our world is connected to more than just themselves. We pray they are connecting with the divine. Help us to share hope in our world, O God. Through your grace, compassion, and generosity, may we share those with everyone we encounter. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 8, 2025
God who is everywhere, I pledge to you that wherever you will go, I will follow. I will trust that you will hold my hand when I’m anxious. I will cling to you when I am afraid. And I will dance within the light you share with us. Hold me accountable to trusting you in all things. Help me to let go of needing to know everything and free my heart from the burdens that it carries. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 9, 2025
God of all, as we work towards creating a world that is equitable, fair, just, and kind, we pray for all people. We pray for ourselves as we work to get to know our neighbours of different cultural backgrounds. We pray for our loved ones who are discovering who they are and sharing their truths with us. Help us to be patient and kind with them and ourselves. And God, we pray for all of us that we can have civil conversations. Disagreeing is okay but may our thoughts and ideas never cause harm to anyone else. In the name of Love we pray. Amen.
January 10, 2025
God of all Fridays in our lives, thank you for the end of the week. Today we pray that we make time to connect with Your Word and that it can inspire us in the weekend ahead. We ask for you to help keep us safe as we take time for rest and play. And God, encourage us to try something this weekend. May this prayer spark that ‘new thing’ into our mind and give us courage to do so. Be with us all our days. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 11, 2025
God of all, today we pray for the little ones in our lives. Not necessarily just the teeny children but the youth and young adults too. We miss them in church and sharing what they learn and know of God with us. Help us to draw more children into church communities so we can support their families and their life journeys. It takes a village to raise a child, O God, that we know. May our neighbours know that we are here for them. Bless all the children of our world. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 12, 2025
God of communities, today we pray for places of worship. Be with us all as we strive to be great greeters of kindness and welcome. May the doors we share with you, be open-hearted and open-minded in us. Grant courage to our neighbours who are thinking of going to a new church today. May your Spirit guide them with all that they need. And God, can there be chocolate after church? If not, that’s okay. We’re grateful for just gathering in your name. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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