This is a prayer that may be used to open a session of Bible study. It was written by Julie Palmer. As we open our Bibles We also open our hearts. May these words of truth fall upon the very fabric of our lives. Father, we pray that these ancient scriptures would come alive withinContinue reading “Prayer before studying the Bible”
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Blessing for the lighting of a fire
This blessing comes from the Carmina Gadelica, a collection a Celtic poetry and prayers. It is called Blessing Of The Kindling. I am thinking an adapted version would be good for my fire pit nights. I will kindle my fire this morning In presence of the holy angels of heaven, In presence of Ariel ofContinue reading “Blessing for the lighting of a fire”
Medical Healing and the Christian
I think it’s a sign of our times that, while I have seen many Christians commenting on the pros and cons of vaccination, I don’t think I’ve seen too many articulate their theology of medical healing for fellow Christians. Once again, much of our practice seems to be happening in a theological vacuum. It shouldn’tContinue reading “Medical Healing and the Christian”
A prayer for living the gospel
From the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council God of yesterday, today and tomorrow, we call to mind your presence within us and around us. Open our ears that we may hear your Word.Open our hearts that we may understand your Word.Open our mouths that we may speak your World. Inspire us with the Gospel message,thatContinue reading “A prayer for living the gospel”
Prayer to the Sacred Three
This prayer was sourced from a Forest Church liturgy at Brigid’s Mantle by Gelli Ma Prayer to the Sacred Three Sacred Three, whose love spirals the Universe I ask you to guide my footsteps To open my eyes, to reveal your presence in the world that is your gift to me. May the blessing ofContinue reading “Prayer to the Sacred Three”
When did Christians start meeting on a Sunday?
When did Christians start meeting on a Sunday? Many assume that it’s a tradition that arose centuries after the apostles. And yet evidence survives within the Bible itself that churches began meeting on the first day of the week soon after the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week. For instance, inContinue reading “When did Christians start meeting on a Sunday?”
In the Fading Summer Sun
In the Fading Summer Sun In the fading of the summer sun, the shortening of days, cooling breeze, swallows’ flight and moonlight rays we see the Creator’s hand In the browning of leaves once green, morning mists, autumn chill, fruit that falls frost’s first kiss we see the Creator’s hand – Author Unknown
Prayers for prosperity
The following prayers are for prosperity. To engage your body as well as your mind you may wish to inscribe a word from these prayers on a large seed to bury in the ground. May you and yours be blessed so you may bless others. Psalm 115:14-15 May the Lord cause you to flourish, bothContinue reading “Prayers for prosperity”
A prayer for the church
Psalm 122:6-9 I pray this with the understanding that the bride of Christ is the new Jerusalem Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels. ” For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “PeaceContinue reading “A prayer for the church”
A prayer for the sick
Psalm 41 Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. The Lord protects and preserves them— they are counted among the blessed in the land— he does not give them over to the desire of their foes. The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restoresContinue reading “A prayer for the sick”
