Book of Prayer: Historical Prayers
Morning Prayer
The morning light is breaking Lord, another day is here.
Life’s problems must again be met with heart and vision clear.
Strength for today I ask dear Lord, strength only for today;
Renew my faith, my hope revive, illumine my skies of grey.
For yesterday is past, dear Lord, tomorrow I ne’er may see.
Today alone lies in my grasp, to use or lose for eternity.
Help me to lend a helping hand, to dry the falling tear,
To give to all whose lives touch mine, some comfort or good cheer.
Help me to forget myself, my longings, hopes and fears,
In service to my fellow-man, all through this vale of tears.
Morning Offering
Thank you Lord for bringing me to the beginning of another day.
Be part of this day in the work that I do,
the people I meet, the family I’m part of.
Help me not to be discouraged by my weakness.
Be with me as I go on my way & help me to be aware
of your presence with me in the bits & pieces of my day.
Oh my God, I offer you all my thoughts, words & actions of this day
for your greater honour & glory. Amen.
Morning Offering
We thank you Lord, for this new day which is now beginning.
Help us to spend it doing what we can for you and for others,
especially those who need our help most. Amen.
An Offering of Oneself
Lord Jesus, I give you my hands to do your work.
I give you my feet to go your way.
I give you my eyes to see as you see.
I give you my tongue to speak your words.
I give you my mind that you might think in me.
I give you my spirit that you might pray in me.
Above all, I give you my heart that you may love in me;
love the Father and love all humankind.
I give you my whole self that you may grow in me,
so that you Lord may be the one
who lives and works and prays in me. Amen
My Prayer Today
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Father, send now your Spirit over the
earth. Set the Spirit alive in the heart of all nations.
May we be preserved from danger, disaster and war.
May Our Lady of all nations be our advocate.
God our Father, our human nature is the wonderful work of your
hands, made all the more wonderful still by our redemption.
In Jesus your Son, draw me closer to you and to all today.
Lord, may your Holy Spirit bring light in times of darkness,
understanding in times of difficulty and
the joy of your presence always.
Lord Jesus, help me to carry my cross with patience.
Give me courage, generosity and strength, to help my sisters and
brothers, who are struggling with crosses heavier than mine. Amen.
Blessing For a New Day
Lord, may everything I do this day
begin with your blessing and continue with your help.
May everything I say this day
begin with your peace and continue with your grace.
May everything I plan this day
begin with your inspiration and continue with your love,
so that throughout my life all that I begin in you may by you be
happily ended, all that I fail to do may be mercifully mended
and all that I hope in you may by you be lovingly tended. Amen.
Meet Me, Lord Jesus
In the rising of the sun at dawn, and as the sunset fades,
meet me Lord Jesus;
In the hard decisions of the moment,
meet me Lord Jesus;
On a well-lit road, in a time of plenty,
meet me Lord Jesus;
On a stony path, in a time of need,
meet me Lord Jesus;
In the faces of friends & in the hands of strangers,
meet me Lord Jesus;
In my setting out & in my coming home, meet me Lord Jesus.
Thank You For Today
Lord thank you for the gift of yet another day,
Full of possibilities that I must not wish away.
If I’m busy or apprehensive, feeling tired, strained or stressed,
Help me to remember the many ways in which I’m blessed.
If the day is quiet and offers time and space to breathe,
May I live it lightly, laugh, dance, sing and read.
Worrying about the future or trawling through the past,
May mean I miss this moment and live it far too fast.
So help me to find purpose in the work that is at hand,
Trusting in your presence and all that you have planned.
I only have this moment. I only have this day.
Don’t let me waste it Lord, or wish my life away.
It’s me again God! Remember me God?
I come every day just to talk with you Lord and to learn how to pray.
You make me feel welcome, you reach out your hand.
I never need explain for you understand
I come to you frightened and burdened with care,
So lonely and lost and so filled with despair.
And suddenly Lord I’m no longer afraid.
My burden is lighter and the shadows fade.
O God what a comfort to know that you care
And to know that when I seek you you will always be there.
A Daily Prayer
Dear God, as I begin this day let me turn my thoughts to you,
and to ask your help in guiding me in everything I say & do.
Give me the patience that I need to keep my peace of mind,
and with life’s cares, I hope dear God, peaceful happiness to find.
Let me live but for today, not worrying whats ahead,
for I have trust that you will see I get my “Daily Bread.”
Give me the courage to face life’s trials & not from troubles run,
let me keep this thought in mind, “Thy will” not “mine” be done!
And if some wish I do not get though I have prayed to Thee,
help me to believe & understand You know whats best for me.
I’ve failed You many times I know, but when tonight I rest,
I hope that I can kneel & say “Dear God, I’ve tried my best.”
The Good Morning God Prayer
Good Morning God! You are ushering in another day,
Untouched and freshly new.
So here I am to ask You, God, if You’ll renew me too.
Forgive the many errors that I made yesterday
And let me try again dear God to walk closer in Your way.
But Lord, I am well aware, I can’t make it on my own.
So take my hand and hold it tight, for I cannot walk alone. Amen.
A Prayer for the Coming Week
Dear Lord, prepare me for the coming week.
Help me to let go of the past and restore my hope for the future.
Help me to remember that grudges and resentment
are toxic to my soul.
Give me the wisdom to make the right decisions.
More importantly, give me the courage to act on my decisions.
Help me to ignore those people who don’t believe in me.
Surround me with people who know my worth,
who love me and who appreciate me.
Bless my family and friends and be with them this week.
In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Another Prayer for the Coming Week
Dear Lord, prepare me for the coming week.
You know my heart and all the situations I am dealing with and
you know the things that are happening beyond my control.
Please give me your peace and
help me to accept what I cannot change.
Take away my stress, my worries,
my disappointments, my frustrations and my sadness.
Help me to live with an attitude of gratitude,
live each moment to the fullest and take nothing for granted.
Help me to remember that no matter what comes my way,
your grace, love and strength are sufficient to carry me through.
Please wrap your arms around those who are sick and hurting and
let them feel how much you love them.
Bless my family and friends and guide us through this week.
In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
Living with the Spirit – Daily reflections
Monday: It is so easy to get caught up in the hectic pace of life.
Pressure to do more, and to be more, to buy more and to see more,
comes from all sides. Father, give me serenity, and help me to hear
Your voice above the noise. You are my rock, Father, and when I
remember that, everything else falls into place. Amen.
Tuesday: Holy Spirit, give me wisdom and the courage of my
convictions, as I make life decisions today & every day. Some may
be simple, others complex, but all require honesty & quiet reflection.
I pray that, with your guidance, my heart will be open to God’s will
& whatever choices I am asked to make. Amen.
Wednesday: Abba, Father, I look to You this day with joy in my
heart and praise on my lips. I want to savour every moment, to
celebrate this gift of life. May I always see Your hand at work in the
details of each day and may I never forget what a blessing it is
to experience the wonder of Your creation. Amen.
Thursday: Jesus my brother, walk with me today as I continue on
my journey. Give me patience & understanding, courage & grace.
Help me to be strong in body, mind & spirit, and lead me along the
path of compassion & forgiveness, kindness & love. Amen.
Friday: Heavenly Father, I thank you for my family and friends, for
those who stand by me in good times and bad, for those who love me
for exactly who I am. Their care and concern bring joy to my life and
remind me that I am truly blessed. Amen.
Saturday: For the sky above me, for the earth at my feet, for the
stars in the sky, for water rushing downstream, for the breath in my
lungs, for the beat of my heart, for all these things, I thank You dear
Lord. For all I’ve accomplished, for what lies ahead,
for the promise of tomorrow, Lord thank you. Amen.
Sunday: I stand before you today Lord ready for the challenges that
this new week will bring. Help me to keep the spirit of Your word
alive in my heart & to remember that you are always with me, at
home or at work, among strangers or friends, faced with struggles or
joys. Be with me, Lord, and guide me wherever I may go. Amen.
