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![]() ![]() JANUARY Because you are with me, Lord, I can wait in patience and in hope for the new life you bring. Let us pray: Lord Jesus, at this time we can look back to the old year, and forward to the new. We give thanks for the blessings of the past year, and we place into your hands the mistakes we have made. As you are “the Light of the world”, take away the darkness in our lives. As you are “the Way”, lead us in the year ahead. As you are “the gate of the sheepfold”, protect us from danger. We entrust the past to your mercy, Lord, the present to your love, and the future to your providence. Amen.
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![]() ![]() Let us pray: Lord Jesus, light of the world, open our eyes to notice the magnificence of creation. Open our eyes that we may always value and appreciate all who are part of our lives. Open our eyes that we may be quick to notice when people are going through difficulties. Open our eyes so that we may share your vision and “really see”. Amen.
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![]() ![]() Let us pray: If the word “compassion”, Lord, means “to suffer with”, lead us to be ready to stand beside those who suffer. Amen.
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![]() ![]() Let us pray: Lord, there is so much that I don’t know, and I ask you to inspire me with a thirst for knowledge. I pray, too, for wisdom and understanding that I may use my knowledge well. I give thanks for many people I have never met whose knowledge and understanding have been passed on to me. I ask that I may benefit from their work and experience and may contribute, in turn, to the well-being of others. Amen.
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![]() ![]() Let us pray: Lord, I give thanks for the “gold” in my life: for the people who are precious to me, for the happy memories I treasure, and for all that has been good over the years. May all that has been “gold” for me, remind me always to appreciate all who are part of my life. Inspire me, Lord, to live in such a way that I help to bring out the best in others. Amen.
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![]() ![]() Let us pray: Lord Jesus, you call me to live every aspect of my life in your presence, and so I come before you as I am. With the myrrh that the wise men carried I bring, too, the pain and sorrow and suffering that I have experienced. I lay them before you because they are all part of who I am. I ask that good may come from whatever negative things happen to me, knowing that nothing can ever separate me from your love. Amen.
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Let us pray: Lord, as I offer you all that is ordinary and everyday in my life, I ask you to give me the power of your Spirit that I may transform each day by living with a positive attitude, looking for the best in people and situations. Inspire me to live in your presence every day so that I may share your outlook and do the ordinary things of life in an extraordinary way. May this, Lord, my prayer today, rise before you like the burning of incense. Amen. Quote: There is a saying: “Wise men followed Jesus. People who are wise still do.” ===== January 8 Let us pray: Lord God, may all of your creation - from the vastness of mighty planets and stars to the lowliness of the smallest living creature I can see - remind me to live in wonder and appreciation of all that is around me. Amen. ===== January 9 Let us pray: Lord, give us each day the wisdom to recognise which things are important, and which things are not. Show us how best to use the time and talents you have given us. Help us to use all opportunities wisely that we may give in service to others the good gifts we have received from you. Amen. ===== January 10 Let us pray: Commemorative stamps, Lord, call to mind famous people, sport and inventions, and nature, art and history. As I value what these images represent, lead me particularly, Lord, to value every individual person - made as we all are in your image and likeness. Inspire me to show appreciation to all who are a part of my life. May I use well all the opportunities that come my way to make my part of the world a better place. Amen.
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![]() January 11 Let us pray for all who will be making journeys today We pray, Lord, - for those who are going to a new job and for those who are going to work for the last time today; - for the emergency services who will travel at high speed on land, water or in the air, to bring help to others; - for those starting a new life as they move house; - for those travelling to or from prison; - for people who will go into hospital today; - for young people on their way to school, college and university; - for those who are lost on the journey of life; - for those who will die today and make their final journey. On all these people we ask your blessing, Lord. Amen. ===== January 12 Let us pray: We pray, Lord, for all who will need strength and courage in the day ahead: - for those who face danger; - for those who risk themselves for others; - for those who must make an important decision today; - for people who are seriously ill; - for those facing persecution or torture. We ask you, Lord, to give them the power of your Spirit. Amen. ===== January 13 Let us pray: Lord our God, may the playing and the watching of sport remind me of the qualities I need for living: developing skills and talents, appreciating the different skills that others have, learning to co-operate with others, being positive, having respect for others, being determined and committed, having a clear goal at which to aim. Inspire me to work hard at developing these qualities in daily life so that each of us - working together - may help to build up your Kingdom. Amen. ===== January 14 We can use a short prayer of his today - a prayer of offering. It’s the kind of prayer some people memorise and use from time to time: “Here, Lord, is my life. I place it on the altar today. Use my life as you will.” ===== January 15 Let us pray: Father, may our human family not become separated from you by building barriers of race or colour, of religion or class. Inspire us to recognise that we are all made in your image and likeness, so that we may grow in appreciation of all people, and encourage each other to grow in pride in who we are and who we are called to be. May we recognise your Son in our midst, and live truly as brothers and sisters. Amen.
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![]() January 16 For our prayer today we will use words that are based on an ancient Chinese blessing: May God guard us and keep us in safety and comfort and in health and strength, sending us nothing but good. May God send down so many blessings that the day is not long enough for them all. Amen. ===== January 17 Let us pray: Father, I ask you to help me to be generous when I think of the attitude and actions of others. Forgiving someone isn’t an easy option, and I know that forgiveness isn’t somehow pretending that something wrong hasn’t happened. For what I have done wrong, forgive me Father, to the extent that I am generous in forgiving - or hoping to forgive - those who have done wrong to me. Amen. ===== January 18 Pope John wrote a prayer which we will make our own today: “Renew in our own days your miracles like a second Pentecost. Grant that the Church, re-united in prayer, may extend the kingdom of Jesus - a kingdom of truth and justice, of love and peace. Amen.” January 19 Let’s pray for our school community that, students and teachers together, we may learn to recognise the face of God in others today Father, teach us to recognise your face in the people you put into our lives today. Amen. ===== January 20 Let us pray: God our Father, with the gifts you have given to us we have responsibilities and duties. Inspire us to take the initiative in treating others as we would like them to treat us. Amen. ===== January 21 Let us pray: Lord, inspire me to live in such a way that I always give of my best and be welcoming and generous towards others. Amen. Quote: “If only I’d known, I’d have given my best.”
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![]() January 22 Let us pray: God our Father, you call each of us by name, and you treasure each of us individually as though no-one else exists. Inspire us to respect and value each person who comes into our lives this day. Amen. January 23 . Let us pray: Lord, whilst I pray for peace and goodwill in our world, I ask you to help me to change my own attitude for the better, so that peace and goodwill may start with the way I behave towards those who have hurt me. Inspire me to be as generous to others as I would like them to be with me. Amen. Quote: Churchill wrote this about how a great nation should act in war and in peace: “In war, resolution; in defeat, defiance; in victory, magnanimity; in peace, goodwill.” ===== January 24 Let’s pray in silence for a moment for people across the world, like Terry Waite, who are prisoners of conscience… Quote: “Dear Terry, You are not forgotten. People everywhere are praying for your release, and that of other hostages. With best wishes, Joy Brodier. January 25 Let us pray, using some words of blessing that Paul wrote to the Christians in Corinth: May the life of the Lord Jesus, and the love of God the Father, and the companionship of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Amen. (2 Cor 1313)
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January 27 Let us pray: Lord, we ask you to inspire us to encourage others by what we say and do today. Amen. January 28 Let us pray: Father, please be with my attitude toward others. Help me be more patient with the failures of others, just as You are patient with mine. Forgive me for not being more of an encouragement to those who are weak and struggling. Forgive me for sometimes being a hindrance to others. Please use me to be a blessing. In Jesus' name. Amen. From my site The Gathering of Eagles January 29 Let us pray: God and Father of all people, never let me look down on others or make anyone feel inferior. Show me how to remove any prejudices so that I may appreciate individuals more for who they are. Inspire me to live in such a way that I may discover you in the people I will meet today. Amen. Quote:
January 30 Let us pray: Lord, this day and forever, may I have the courage never to be afraid of anyone. May I have the generosity to bear ill-feeling toward no-one. Lead me to live in such a way as to treat others in the same way as I would like to be treated. Inspire me never to be violent in thought, word or action, and lead me to conquer evil with goodness. Amen. Quote:
January 31 Let us pray: Lord, show me how to live today with genuine concern for others. In expressing my care, may I show people that they are valued, loved and appreciated for who they are. Amen. Quote:
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