Prayer at Alpha

We had a most interesting meeting tonight at Alpha in the Inchyra Hotel. We were considering the topic of prayer. We all agreed that we'd try and support each other over the next two weeks as we explore the purpose and meaning of prayer in our personal lives. The group will not meet next week so we hope to keep in touch through this blog. So where does one start if you want to develop a prayer life? I've found that the Psalms in the Bible often act as a kind of prayer book from which you can explore a relationship with God. The psalmists for me seem to cover all kind of topics and they help me address some of the major doubts and worries and short comings in my life. Anyway here is a prayer I found which certainly pertains to me. O Lord God, merciful and mighty: Help those whom I have neglected to help; Set aright those I have caused to stumble; Visit those I have neglected to visit; Bring back those whom I have led astray; Cheer the hearts of whom I have made sad; Draw with the cords of love those for whom my love has grown cold; Save them all, O Lord have mercy on me the chief of sinners, lest after I have preached the gospel to others I myself should be cast away Hear me, O Father for the sake of Christ my Lord Unknown author
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Posted By: italker   On: 17 Oct 2008   At: 8:30am

Michelle

Sorry to hear your new job is quite tough will remember you and your patients in my prayers and am sure through prayer god will help you find the strength you need right now

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Posted By: iTalker   On: 15 Oct 2008   At: 10:28pm

Well Michelle.

There is a great verse in the Bible where it says when I am weak then i am strong. Your job sounds really challenging. tI guess there will be some amazing people in the ward where your working. I’ll pray for them right now.

 

O God,

reach out

to the ones

who think

no one cares

no one understands.

Stand under them

now

lift them up

let them see

beyond

the walls

the pain

the disappointment

the grief.

let them fly

like eagles.

 

When you stand under us

there is a sense of

solidity

peace

contentment

a sense that

All is well.

 

Amen

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Posted By: michelle   On: 15 Oct 2008   At: 6:23pm

hi alpha guys,

i’ve started my new placement in a mental health ward with people in real distress.  I’m finding it really rough n would ask anyone if you want to practice praying please pray for these guys who need love n hope n pray for me to have the strength to respond, i’m feeling like i’m running on empty - my prayer life has increased!!! yours in fellowship

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