Prayer

A Prayer for February

Dear Lord,
February can be a trying month, but there are special associations too and we thank you for the hope they bring.
In February we remember how Jesus was taken, as a baby, to the Temple. Simeon took him in his arms and by the power of the Holy Spirit, recognised him as the Saviour you had sent as a light, to bring revelation to the whole world. And how this world needs your light and revelation in this new year, 2025.
Lord – as we notice more light in the lengthening days of this month, as we see the promise of the Spring in the bobbing heads of the beautiful snowdrops – help us most of all to recognise Jesus as our Light and to trust in him as our Lord and Saviour.
Thank you, Lord, for the gift of each new day. In Jesus’ name.

Amen.

 Prayer is at the heart of our Christian lives. 

Anyone can pray, at any time and in any place. God is always alongside us and ready to listen.

St Mary’s Church is open every day for people to go in and pray, sit quietly or look around. The prayer corner at the front of the church has some prayer leaflets which you can use or take away with you. There is also a board where you can post prayer requests: our prayer team will pray these prayers weekly.

If you’d like to pray with someone, we will always be happy to do this. Members of the prayer team are available at the front of church after the Sunday morning service. Alternatively, you can email prayers@luddendenchurch.org.uk and someone will contact you.

“…I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” (Ephesians 3: 14-17)

The Lord's Prayer:

One day Jesus' disciples said to him, 'Lord teach us to pray.' Jesus' response was simple - he gave them some words to use, which we know as the Lord's Prayer.

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,

your will be done on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread. 

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours

now and forever.   Amen.