Prayers for illumination

Prayers for Illumination

With what words does a reader of scripture release hold of the words to be read and allow the spirit to speak? How does a preacher relinquish control and open themself to proclaim the unharnessed ‘word of God’? These prayers might be used preceding or following a scripture reading, or as a segway into the […]

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Prayers for Illumination — Zambia

These prayers for illumination, variations on a theme, were shared by students of theology and ministry preaching at morning devotions at the United Church of Zambia University, Mindolo. By Thomas Bwalya God, our father and mother, we open our hearts to you this morning.  Speak to us as we interact with the text read. By […]

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