SPEAKING TO THE SOUL

Week commencing Sunday 4th November

A prayer for each day of the week

Sunday – The Fourth Sunday before Advent
O God, our refuge and strength, 
who art the author of all godliness; 
Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear 
the devout prayers

of thy Church; 
and grant that those things which we ask faithfully 
we may obtain effectually; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Almighty and eternal God, 
you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints: 
Grant to us the same faith and power of love, 
that, as we rejoice in their triumphs, 
we may be sustained by their example and fellowship; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Monday 5
Providing God,
you journeyed with Ruth 
and comforted Hannah
 when their lives were burdened by grief.
 Grant us faith to believe you will provide a future
where we see none,
that bitterness may turn to joy
and barrenness may bear life. Amen.

Tuesday 6
Beloved Companion,
you deal with us kindly in steadfast love,
lifting up those bent low with care
 and sustaining the weak and oppressed.
Release us from our anxious fears,
that we, holding fast to your commandments,
may honour you with all that we are and all that we have. Amen.

Wednesday 7
Eternal God,
teach us to love you not only in mind and heart
but also in purpose and action,
that we may love the children of the earth,
in Jesus Christ. Amen.

Thursday 8
As you heard the prayer of Isaac and Rebekah, O God,
and guided them in the way of your love,
so listen now to those who call upon you.
Move us to praise your gracious will,
for in Christ Jesus you have saved us from the deeds of death
and opened for us the hidden ways of your love.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Friday 9
We praise your abiding guidance, O God,
for you sent us Jesus, our Teacher and Messiah,
to model for us the way of love for the whole universe.
We offer these prayers of love
on behalf of ourselves and our neighbours,
on behalf of your creation and our fellow creatures.
Loving God,
open our ears to hear your word
and draw us closer to you,
that the whole world may be one with you 
as you are one with us in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saturday 10
God of salvation,
who sent your Son to seek out and save what is lost,
hear our prayers
on behalf of those who are lost in our day,
with your unending compassion.
Redeeming Sustainer,
visit your people
and pour out your strength and courage upon us,
that we may hurry to make you welcome
not only in our concern for others,
but by serving them
generously and faithfully in your name. Amen.Rich Text AreaToolbarBold (Ctrl / Alt + Shift + B)Italic (Ctrl / Alt + Shift + I)Strikethrough (Alt + Shift + D)UnderlineUnordered list (Alt + Shift + U)Ordered list (Alt + Shift + O)OutdentIndentAlign Left (Alt + Shift + L)Align Center (Alt + Shift + C)Align Right (Alt + Shift + R)Insert/edit linkUnlink (Alt + Shift + S)Insert/edit imageEdit CSS StyleInsert More Tag (Alt + Shift + T)Insert Page break (Alt + Shift + P)Toggle spellchecker (Alt + Shift + N)▼
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A prayer for each day of the week
Sunday – The Fourth Sunday before Advent
O God, our refuge and strength, 
who art the author of all godliness; 
Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear 
the devout prayers of thy Church; 
and grant that those things which we ask faithfully 
we may obtain effectually; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Almighty and eternal God, 
you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints: 
Grant to us the same faith and power of love, 
that, as we rejoice in their triumphs, 
we may be sustained by their example and fellowship; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Monday 5
Providing God,
you journeyed with Ruth 
and comforted Hannah
 when their lives were burdened by grief.
 Grant us faith to believe you will provide a future
where we see none,
that bitterness may turn to joy
and barrenness may bear life. Amen.
Tuesday 6
Beloved Companion,
you deal with us kindly in steadfast love,
lifting up those bent low with care
 and sustaining the weak and oppressed.
Release us from our anxious fears,
that we, holding fast to your commandments,
may honour you with all that we are and all that we have. Amen.
Wednesday 7
Eternal God,
teach us to love you not only in mind and heart
but also in purpose and action,
that we may love the children of the earth,
in Jesus Christ. Amen.
Thursday 8
As you heard the prayer of Isaac and Rebekah, O God,
and guided them in the way of your love,
so listen now to those who call upon you.
Move us to praise your gracious will,
for in Christ Jesus you have saved us from the deeds of death
and opened for us the hidden ways of your love.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Friday 9
We praise your abiding guidance, O God,
for you sent us Jesus, our Teacher and Messiah,
to model for us the way of love for the whole universe.
We offer these prayers of love
on behalf of ourselves and our neighbours,
on behalf of your creation and our fellow creatures.
Loving God,
open our ears to hear your word
and draw us closer to you,
that the whole world may be one with you 
as you are one with us in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Saturday 10
God of salvation,
who sent your Son to seek out and save what is lost,
hear our prayers
on behalf of those who are lost in our day,
with your unending compassion.
Redeeming Sustainer,
visit your people
and pour out your strength and courage upon us,
that we may hurry to make you welcome
not only in our concern for others,
but by serving them
generously and faithfully in your name. Amen.
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