This prayer has been written specifically for congregations connected to Commitment for Life and Christian Aid. It might be adapted using other countries or areas with which your congregation is connected through prayer and action. The people of the world, our neighbours near and far, cry out to God. In faith, we pray on their […]
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Tune: Passion Chorale by Hans Leo Hassler (1562-1612) Harmony: JS Bach (1685-1750) What does it mean to trust you With trouble everywhere? What does it mean to serve you When no-one seems to care? What does it mean to need you When life says just be strong? What does it mean to love you When […]
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A prayer inspired by the Sacred Ally Quilt Ministry* Loving God, Stitch us anew Forming the fragments Of your human family Into something more Than the world sees As possible or probable. Let no story be scrapped As unimportant Or unworthy of notice All carrying something of you And your beloved unfolding. Let your Christ-presence […]
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Ready-to-print music: God, The Soaring Eagle, music God, the soaring eagle, God, the mother hen, Architect and potter, shelter, shield and sun, Comforting the people others have condemned: You of many names, you nameless one: All our words of praise have just begun. God the gentle shepherd, God the mighty king, Crying out in […]
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God loves a try-er or so ‘they’ say. And God, you know that I’m trying. But somehow I never feel good enough. There’s always something just beyond my reach; something I can’t get right. And somehow I always seem to let me – and you – down. Living Spirit uplift me, I pray. Breathe a […]
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