Prayers for the Journey

Earth touches heaver – photo by Coe Hutchison

Better late then never. Sorry for the slowness of posts over the last week. I have not had very good internet connection here in Australia so please have patience – should have lots to report when I am back in the US.

Let us praise the Lord for his commands are just and good,

Let us thank him for paths that are trustworthy and true,

Let us obey faithfully and with integrity,

Remembering always the love and compassion of our Lord

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Tomorrow is Pentecost – this prayer was written as I contemplated the Holy Spirit breathed into us by Jesus (Jn 20:22)

Spirit of God may we breathe in and hold your love within us

May we breathe out and share it with the world

Spirit of God may we breathe in and hold your peace within us

May we breathe out and share it with the world

Spirit of God may we breathe in and hold your life within us

May we breathe out and share it with the world.

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walk this path of life through all its twists and turns,

God before and behind m,e

Christ beside on left and right,

Spirit deep within.

Let me not hurry and move ahead of you,

Let me not worry and move without you,

Let me not give up and move away from you,

May I hold firm to the hope to which you call me.

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Lead us forward Lord into the ways of your kingdom,

Lead us forward Lord into the purposes of your heart,

Lead us forward Lord into the wonder of your love.

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Walk with us Lord through all the twists and turns of life,

Walk with us when the clouds obscure the way,

when what seemed close is now so far away.

Walk with us Lord until we trust in you,

Lead us to the centre of your love.

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Lord Jesus Christ

In your faithfulness hold us close to your heart of love,

In your righteousness show us mercy when we stray from your truth,

In your holiness shine upon us when we proclaim your salvation.

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Lord may the eyes of our hearts be enlightened,

Let us not wander, or worry or stray.

May we know the hope to which you have called us,

And make room for the Spirit to move.

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