Here at St Luke’s we believe in the power of prayer.
We believe in a loving God who knows all of His children, and cares for them as only a Father can.
We also know how difficult it can be sometimes to find the right words………
Why not take some time quietly contemplating the enormity of God’s love for you and for your family and friends.
If you feel like you want to pray, but you’re not sure what to say, then here are a few ideas. You don’t have to say a word, just read through them and if any of them seem to be especially right for you today, read it again slowly, and be assured that God will be listening.
You may be amazed at how you will feel afterwards.
Dear God,
You know me, don't you? I’m not just a person on a bus or a train. I’m not just another face on CCTV; or just another login name.
I’m me, and I have stuff going on. Love life issues; bills to pay. So much to do.
Please, give me strength. Guide me to focus on what's really important. And help me make the most of every moment of every day. Thank you.
Amen
Lord
I want to pray for my family.
I love them and I want them to be happy, I want them to be safe.
I can’t always be there with them Father, but You can.
Please be with them, please look after them, and let them know that You love them.
And let them be sure that I love them
Amen
Loving God
There are so many areas in the world where there’s pain, suffering, hunger, fear.
I want to bring the people of……….. to You now.
Please Father, move by Your Holy Spirit through that place.
Replace fear with hope,
hatred with love,
war with peace.
Protect the innocent Lord, and save Your children
Amen
Heavenly Father
I’m scared.
I don’t think I can cope.
Everything seems to be so difficult, so frightening, and so tough to deal with on my own.
Help me Lord, show me which way to go, and please go there with me.
Amen
Loving Father
Your Son Jesus performed miracles and healed people who were sick.
All the time he said that he was doing Your work.
Well I know someone who is sick and could do with some of that healing.
His/Her name is…………………………..
Please God, pour Your healing power into him/her, fill them with Your love, and let them know Your peace.
Amen
Father
I thank You and praise You for all of the things You have given to me.
For the blessings You have showered on me, for my family, friends and neighbours.
Thank You Father
Amen
The Lords Prayer
(Traditional Version)
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever,
Amen
We believe in a loving God who knows all of His children, and cares for them as only a Father can.
We also know how difficult it can be sometimes to find the right words………
Why not take some time quietly contemplating the enormity of God’s love for you and for your family and friends.
If you feel like you want to pray, but you’re not sure what to say, then here are a few ideas. You don’t have to say a word, just read through them and if any of them seem to be especially right for you today, read it again slowly, and be assured that God will be listening.
You may be amazed at how you will feel afterwards.
Dear God,
You know me, don't you? I’m not just a person on a bus or a train. I’m not just another face on CCTV; or just another login name.
I’m me, and I have stuff going on. Love life issues; bills to pay. So much to do.
Please, give me strength. Guide me to focus on what's really important. And help me make the most of every moment of every day. Thank you.
Amen
Lord
I want to pray for my family.
I love them and I want them to be happy, I want them to be safe.
I can’t always be there with them Father, but You can.
Please be with them, please look after them, and let them know that You love them.
And let them be sure that I love them
Amen
Loving God
There are so many areas in the world where there’s pain, suffering, hunger, fear.
I want to bring the people of……….. to You now.
Please Father, move by Your Holy Spirit through that place.
Replace fear with hope,
hatred with love,
war with peace.
Protect the innocent Lord, and save Your children
Amen
Heavenly Father
I’m scared.
I don’t think I can cope.
Everything seems to be so difficult, so frightening, and so tough to deal with on my own.
Help me Lord, show me which way to go, and please go there with me.
Amen
Loving Father
Your Son Jesus performed miracles and healed people who were sick.
All the time he said that he was doing Your work.
Well I know someone who is sick and could do with some of that healing.
His/Her name is…………………………..
Please God, pour Your healing power into him/her, fill them with Your love, and let them know Your peace.
Amen
Father
I thank You and praise You for all of the things You have given to me.
For the blessings You have showered on me, for my family, friends and neighbours.
Thank You Father
Amen
The Lords Prayer
(Traditional Version)
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever,
Amen