
Prayers for this time
A light that shines in the dark, a light that darkness could not overpower.John 1:15Our clergy team continue to pray for us all on a daily basis. If you would like a prayer said for you privately by the clergy of the Bourne Parish please email The Parish Office . If you feel it would be helpful to speak to someone about a problem or personal matter, the ministry team can be contacted on 07947 652309. Prayers for Wednesday 13th JanuaryLord of Hope We give you thanks for a new day. We arise today to a horizon guiding our eye beyond the everyday; to a dawn gently lighting up the wonders of Your creation; to a whispered dew rooting us firmly to this precious earth. For this and more we thank you.
Lord of Hope We give You thanks for a new year. We arise today to the knowledge that Your Son, our Lord, goes before us; to the hope that through His presence all people will be transformed; to the promise of salvation for all. For this and more we thank You.
Lord of Hope We give You thanks for a new start. We arise today turning our backs on the ways of judgement and criticism; sloughing off narrow-minded assumptions; reaching out to enemy and friend with generous compassionate hearts. For the promise of a new start, a new year, a new day, for these gifts and for so much more we thank You. Amen
fear or dread or despair across our globe ( our prayers for those struggling with Covid, and those in the caring professions)
We hold in God`s light this one fragile planet which we inhabit. ( our prayers for all who work for creation justice)
We pray for justice for the poor and the persecuted (our prayers for particular parts of the world we know where life is hard)
We pray that the Prince of Peace may remind us and remind us and remind us that our task is to be His hands and hearts on this earth. Amen
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May our journeys into this new year be filled with the hope and promise of God for the sake and the peace of the world. Amen. A BlessingGo forth into the world in peace; Amen A resource for private prayerYou may like to use these prayers compiled by the Rt. Revd. Dr. Christopher Herbert. Click here to download these prayers for printing. Heavenly Father, You console and lead us in times of doubt and confusion,
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