Random acts of kindness are an easy way of making prayer practical and positive. It can move our focus away from our needs, and onto the needs of others.
Here is a way of praying for others by using your fingers to trigger you into thinking about different groups of people.
Stick a favourite prayer up on the fridge door, then each time you visit the fridge, you can say that prayer.
The summer holidays are a time to do things we wouldn’t get to normally, but they’re also a time for us to regain our energy.
‘I Bow Down’: performed before intercessions on 25th August 2019 – words and Music Cindy Rethmeier, performed by Jane and Leigh of St Mark’s choir.
Each individual has their own battles and challenges, and is known and loved by God. Pray simple prayers of blessing over the lives of those around you and make people watching a prayer activity.
Prayers given on our Family Communion service on the ninth Sunday after Trinity.
What time do you set your alarm to start your day? Why not, over the coming seven days, set an alarm for 7:14am – and at this time, join with others to pray “together in spirit” for our community?
Prayers given on our Iona Communion service on the eighth Sunday after Trinity.
In the week ahead, why not leave a note where someone can find it, wishing them well in their lives and offering your support where life may be harder for someone else? Can your prayer reach a stranger in need?