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, both … Continue 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, “Peace … Continue 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 restores … Continue reading A prayer for the sick
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God Have mercy on me A sinner
A prayer for minimalists
UNCLUTTER OUR LIVES By John Birch Unclutter our lives, Lord we have too much, consume too much, expect too much. Grant us perspective; to see this world through others’ eyes than just our own. Grant us compassion; where there is need to play our part not turn aside. Grant us gratitude for what we have, … Continue reading A prayer for minimalists
A Druid Prayer
A DRUID PRAYER From "A Book of Shadows" by Phylis Curott. Grant, Almighty, Thy protection And in protection, Strength And in strength, Understanding And in understanding, Knowledge And in knowledge, The knowledge of justice And in the knowledge of justice, The love of it And in that love, The love of all Existence And in … Continue reading A Druid Prayer
Praying the Gospel
I picked up this gospel focussed prayer from JD Greear, author of several books including Gaining by Losing: Why the Future Belongs to Churches That Send. The Gospel Prayer In Christ, there is nothing I can do that would make You love me more, and nothing I have done that makes You love me less. Your … Continue reading Praying the Gospel
Prayer against the darkness
My inner demons have been getting the better of me lately, so I am trying to fight back. This prayer comes from Saint Ignatius of Loyola: O Christ Jesus when all is darkness and we feel our weakness and helplessness, give us the sense of Your presence, Your love, and Your strength. Help us to … Continue reading Prayer against the darkness
An elemental prayer
I thought I would share this elemental prayer from Bulgarian philosopher, mystic, and esotericist Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov: "Lord God almighty, creator of heaven and earth, I beg you to send me your four angels: The Angel of Earth, the Angel of Water, The Angel of Air, and the Angel of Fire, That your will may … Continue reading An elemental prayer
Prayers For Joy And Laughter
A prayer from Knowing Jesus that I hope will brighten your day. Prayers For Joy And Laughter Dear Lord Jesus, there are so many sad and troublesome things to face in the world today, which too often cause our hearts to become weighed down with difficulties and doubts – but I pray that Your joy would … Continue reading Prayers For Joy And Laughter
Irish Christmas Blessing
May you be blessed With the spirit of the season, which is peace, The gladness of the season, which is hope, And the heart of the season, which is love.
Praying through our senses
Some creative prayer ideas from Methodist.org.uk: 1/ Rock of salvation Hold stones or glass beads to symbolise a hard problem; place it near a cross. 2/ Light of the World Scented tea lights placed in front of a newspaper (to pray for those in the news) 3/ Fruit of the Spirit Drink fruit juices which … Continue reading Praying through our senses
