Prayer
Prayer
is communicating with God.
There is no right or wrong way of praying
and how we pray will probably change as we grow in our relationship with God.
If you are unsure where to start the suggestions below may help.
You also may like to discuss this exploration with someone,
if you do please contact Revd Lis.
You can pray any where and any time, you can follow a set format or simply talk and listen to God. It good to get into a routine of praying that works for you. Like any relationship it will only grow if time is given to it, however there is no need to feel guilty about missing prayer time.
Many Christians pray in the morning and in the evening; one way is:-
To begin the day is to pray about
- the people and tasks you are going to encounter that day,
- the stories in the news
- the local community
- those who are unwell, sick and the dying both known and unknown.
- the church
- yourself
And conclude the day by
reviewing the day's the highs and lows and handing them over to God.
or saying the phrase
"As I end this day in your safe keeping,
I count my blessings before my sleeping"
If you prefer a more formal structure, you may find the following links helpful.
Other Websites include:
Sacred Space http://www.sacredspace.ie/daily-prayer
Pray as you go - Daily Podcast to help you pray any time, anywhere http://www.pray-as-you-go.org/
Northumbria Community
http://www.northumbriacommunity.org/pray-the-daily-office
For Saints and Holy People
http://www.excitingholiness.org/first-edition/index.cgi?title.html
Apps are available for all these sites except Exciting Holiness