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PRAY NOW: TODAY'S PRAYER
Vulnerable Relationships - Jesus and Simon of Cyrene
As they went out they came upon a man from Cyrene named Simon; they
compelled this man to carry his cross.
Prayer
Jesus at your most broken and vulnerable
a stranger came
and took up your cross
holding the weight, easing the burden and pain.
So we too pray for that presence in our lives
when the knocks of life seem hard to bear
and the accompaniment of someone near
just might make the difference.
We pray:
F or those in debt
who panic about where the money for the next bill will come from.
For those who are unemployed or facing redundancy
who need to hear an affirming 'Yes! You are chosen.'
For those who are ill in mind, or body or spirit
who need to feel a tender healing presence
For those who are lonely
who ache for human companionship
For the elderly waiting...
For those who are experiencing a breakdown in relationships
who need to believe again in the potential to love
Come close to all Lord who need help with the burdens of life
Come carry the load
Come ease the pain
Come and be a presence alongside us.
Readings
Psalm 42 Psalm of Lament
Psalm 68:19-20 Psalm of thanksgiving
Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus bears
the burden
Galatians 6:1-10 Bear each other's
burdens
Prayer activity
Write down some of the burdens that you are carrying. Burn the paper over a
candle or throw it away. Give your burdens over to God and be free.
Prayer for the Church
Those who care for members of the armed forces as they seek to preserve peace in the world
especially the Committee on Chaplains
to Her Majesty's Forces.
Blessing
Lord Jesus
When we carry a heavy load
May you accompany us in our sorrow
And give us the strength to carry on walking the way of your kingdom.
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