Resources on Prayer

Topical Study on Prayer Prayer is address to God. It may include praise, thanksgiving, confession, lament, or petition, including intercession. Prayer may be said, thought, or sung. Prayer calls for reverence toward a holy God, but may also provide fellowship with a loving God.

Prayer of Confession for Ordinary Time Prayer by Deborah E Harris https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/05/prayer-for-ordinary-time.html Prayer by Deborah E Harris Topics: Gratitude , Praise , Thanksgiving , Worship Source: Re-Worship This is a prayer of thanksgiving and commitment praises God for being our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. The prayer is designed for use during ordinary time, the season between Pentecost and the beginning of Advent.

Prayer for the Holy Spirit to Come Prayer by Michael Saward https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/04/prayer-john-3-1-17.html Prayer by Michael Saward Topics: Holy Spirit , The New Birth , Belief , Eternal life Source: Re-Worship This responsive prayer by Michael Saward is based on John 3:8. The prayer asks the Holy Spirit to come into our hearts to make us new, to open our eyes, and to help us believe.

Prayer for Renewed Strength Prayer by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/10/prayer-for-renewed-strength.html Prayer by Christine Longhurst Topics: Renewal , Holy Spirit , Gratitude Source: Re-Worship A short prayer to the Holy Spirit. It begins: "With astonishment, we see that you renew our strength constantly. Allow us not to forget your presence, even in adversity."

Christ the King Prayer Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving by Richard J Fairchild https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/11/prayers-of-people-christ-king.html Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving by Richard J Fairchild Topics: Thanksgiving , Intercession , Christ the King Sunday Source: Re-Worship This is a prayer of thanksgiving and intercession for Christ the King Sunday written by Richard Fairchild.

Loving God Hears Our Prayers Prayer of Intercession by Paul Sauer https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/10/prayers-of-people-proper-25-b.html Prayer of Intercession by Paul Sauer Topics: God's Love , Attributes of God Source: Re-Worship This prayer of intercession, written by Paul Sauer, is based on Mark 10:46-52; Job 42; and Hebrews 7:23-28. It highlights many attributes of the Trinity.

Christmas Communion Prayer for God to Come Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Andy James https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/11/communion-prayer-for-christmas-eve.html Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Andy James Topics: Christmas , Peace , God's Presence , Second Coming Source: Re-Worship Andy James’ responsive Communion prayer for Christmas Eve summarizes salvation history. He alludes to phrases from “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” and includes an epicleses prayer, invoking the power of the Holy Spirit.

Prayers Prayer https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/common-worship/daily-prayer/prayers Prayer Topics: Intercession , Christian Calendar Source: The Church of England ... of England "Common Worship: Daily Prayer" including Bidding Prayers and Responses, intercessory prayers (in a cycle and for particular ... seasons), prayers for morning and evening, seasonal prayers and acclamations, litanies, and other ......

All Saints Day Prayer Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving by Bonnie Tarwater https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/10/all-saints-day-prayer-of-thanksgiving.html Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving by Bonnie Tarwater Topics: All Saints' Day , Thanksgiving , Saints , Faithfulness Source: Re-Worship Bonnie Tarwater's prayer of thanksgiving for All Saints Day invites the congregation to recognize influential people in their lives.

Prayers for the Armed Forces Prayer https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/topical-prayers/prayers-armed-forces Prayer Topics: War Source: The Church of England Prayers for the anniversary of D-Day, for those serving in the Armed Forces, on active service, a prayer from the Field Service Book of the British Army, and a litany for the Armed Services.

Hannah's Prayer Call to Worship by Moira Laidlaw https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/10/call-to-worship-1-samuel-2-1-10_24.html Call to Worship by Moira Laidlaw Topics: Faithfulness , Poor , Rejoicing Source: Re-Worship Moira Laidlaw's call to worship based on Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel 2:1-10. God "brings low and lifts up, raising up the poor from the dust and the needy from the ash heap."

Prayers for Life Events Prayer https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/topical-prayers/prayers-life-events Prayer Topics: Journey , School Source: The Church of England Prayers for work and school, birthdays, growing up, moving, sport, travel, and retirement.

Prayers for Remembrance Prayer https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/topical-prayers/prayers-remembrance Prayer Topics: Grief , Death , Memorial Day Sunday Source: The Church of England Prayers from the Church of England for remembrance and those who are no longer with us, including prayers titled "For those who have died," "For those who have died on active service," and "At a bereavement."

"You Find Us" Advent Prayer Prayer by Christine Jerrett https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/11/a-prayer-for-advent-you-find-us.html Prayer by Christine Jerrett Topics: Advent , Home , Light , Trust Source: Re-Worship Christine Jerrett writes a prayer for Advent addressed to the “God of mystery and miracles.” She asks for God's light to enter hidden parts of our lives, that God may be “born in us.”

Prayers for Our World Prayer by Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson https://worshipwords.co.uk/prayers-for-our-world-opening-words-thandiwe-dale-ferguson-usa/ Prayer by Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson Topics: Prayer , Intercession , World Source: Worship Words Prayers for our world by Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson, for the opening of worship.

Prayers for the Breath of God Prayer by Margaret D McGee https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/04/prayer-breath-of-god.html Prayer by Margaret D McGee Topics: Blessing , Holy Spirit , Pentecost Source: Re-Worship Inviting the Holy Spirit to come by listing the Spirit's roles, Margaret D. McGee's Pentecost prayer of blessing requests that all people and creatures will experience blessing as the Spirit is poured out upon the world.

Prayers for Lent & Eastertide Artwork by W David O Taylor https://www.wdavidotaylor.com/blog/prayers-for-lent-and-easter Artwork by W David O Taylor Topics: Prayer , Ash Wednesday , Holy Week , Easter Source: W. David O. Taylor David Taylor uses artwork and prayer to help us "discover new graces through our willing embrace of Spirit-enabled acts of mortification," offering several prayers for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.

Prayers for a Violent World Sermon Preparation or Illustration by W David O Taylor https://www.wdavidotaylor.com/blog/prayers-for-a-violent-world Sermon Preparation or Illustration by W David O Taylor Topics: Prayer , Violence , Intercession , Worship Planning Source: W. David O. Taylor David Taylor uses artwork and prayer to reflect on the obvious violence in our world, offering several prayers on topics such as mass shooting, bloodthirstiness, war, lament, justice, anger, self-deception, law enforcement, and our neighbours.

Prayers for the Prejudiced Prayer of Intercession by Roddy Hamilton https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/04/prayers-of-people-easter-3-c.html Prayer of Intercession by Roddy Hamilton Topics: World , Violence , Oppression Source: Re-Worship Inspired by Acts 9:1-6, this prayer of intercession by Roddy Hamilton laments world violence and prays for people who are caught up in prejudice, religious extremity, boundary building, and dehumanizing ways of life.

Prayer for quiet, laughter & connection Prayer by Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson https://worshipwords.co.uk/prayer-for-quiet-laughter-connection-thandiwe-dale-ferguson-usa/ Prayer by Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson Topics: Prayer , Hope , Love , Worship Source: Worship Words Prayer for quiet, laughter, and connection by Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson.

Prayer in the time of COVID Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Barbara Bradley Hagerty https://biologos.org/podcast-episodes/prayer-in-the-time-of-covid/ Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Barbara Bradley Hagerty Topics: Prayer , Science , Faith Source: BioLogos This hour long podcast explores the intersection of science and faith when it comes to prayer.