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These
prayers, which have been written locally, are being sent to Church
of England clergy across Northamptonshire. The Bishop of Brixworth,
The Right Reverend Frank White, says that everyone could take a
few minutes to pray.
God
of Love,
turn our hearts to your ways
And give us peace. Amen.
Almighty
God, our heavenly Father, guide the nations of the world into the
ways of justice and truth.
Establish among them that peace which comes from living in ways
that honour you and respect all people. Amen.
O God
our heavenly Father,
For whom true strength is expressed in loving service,
grant to the leaders of nations
wisdom, courage and insight at this time.
Give to all who exercise authority
determination to defend freedom, love and tolerance,
strength to protect and safeguard the innocent,
and clarity of vision to guide the world into the paths of justice
and of peace.
This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Almighty
Father,
govern the minds and hearts of all in authority,
and bring the nations of the world,
divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin and evil.
To be subject to your just and gentle rule,
for you are alive and reign for ever more.
Lord,
make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is discord, vision.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light.
Where there is sadness, joy.
O divine master,
grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved, as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
God
is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1
Be still, and know that I am God.
Psalm 46:10
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I
do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be
troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27
Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and
I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for
I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls.
Matthew 11:28,29
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