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PRAY NOW: TODAY'S PRAYER

Elemental - Rain

They are like clouds carried along by the wind but bringing no rain.

Jude 1:12

Prayer

Battering against the window
Drenching every object
A wall of water outside the door
Barrs the way
and stops us going out.

Rain carried in dark clouds
oppressively hovering
Changing every mood and plan
Brings disappointment and
Dampens our spirits.

Yet, God of the living water,
Today we give thanks for the rain,
For all it refreshes and cleanses and nourishes.

underground cave

Help us enjoy an opportunity to be indoors
Appreciating all that is within.
Help us to notice growing and greening
In our world around us.
Help us savour the taste of clean water,
Forgive our moaning and groaning at the weather
As we remember those who see dark clouds that bring no rain.

Readings

John 4:1-42 Living water
Matthew 5:43-8 Refreshing attitude

Prayer activity

As you shower or bathe this day, every time you use water, remember you are a baptized child of God - every day God pours his goodness and love upon you. How does that knowledge affect how you face this day?

Prayer for the Church

Those who speak for the Church and show the relevance of the Gospel for our life in society

especially the Church and Society Council and the Scottish Churches' Parliamentary Office.

Blessing

It's world of sunshine, a world of rain;
It's a world of laughter, a world of pain;
It's a world we must share, where we must learn to care,
For the world belongs to God.
This is God's world after all,
This is God's world after all,
This is God's world after all,
Yes, it's God's good world.
CH4 245

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