“Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled.” (John 14:1)
I have enjoyed sitting in the garden today, listening to the birds, enjoying the bright red roses, writing some poetry and actively avoiding the news. I know the importance of being aware of what’s going on and staying up to date with issues I can pray about; but recently I’ve found my anxiety rising. So, for today at least, I’m taking a news break and praying these simple words:
God you know what every situation and person in the world needs. I pray for you to enter every place of pain and bring your blessing and peace.
Amen
If it was good enough for the disciples to follow Jesus’ command “‘Do not let your hearts be troubled.” then I’m sure that’s more than good enough for me.
If you’re struggling to find the right words for your prayers, then feel free to pray these words as well. I hope they bless you in
In the APCM booklet Daphne wrote about the importance of prayer and listed all the ways we offer prayer at St Nicolas including in our intercessions at Wednesday and Sunday services, with the prayer team after the Sunday service, online on Sunday evenings via zoom, and through the prayer chain. If you would like have any situation prayed for then please fill in a prayer request card in the prayer space in church, or contact Jenny Bryce via the office office@stnicolas.org.uk and the prayer chain will add you to their prayers.
If you feel called to pray more, perhaps by joining the prayer team or the prayer chain, then please do get in touch with the office, Rev Mark, Daphne or myself for a chat.
With prayers
Emma
Emma Major, Licensed Lay Minister (LLM)