Midday Prayer based on Northumbria Community Prayers

Pause

As I enter prayer now;
I pause to be still;
to breathe slowly;
to re-centre my scattered senses upon the presence of God

Opening Sentences

In your name Papa, Jesus and Spirit. Amen

Moravian Bible in a year

Moravian Daily Readings

And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful!

Psalm 90:17

The Lord's Prayer

Pray like this:

Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.

Matthew 6:9-13

Declaration of faith

I believe and trust in you, Papa.
I believe and trust in you, Jesus.
I believe and trust in you, Spirit.
I believe and trust in you, Yahweh

Canticle

Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.

Psalm 90:12

Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives.

Psalm 90:14

And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful!

Psalm 90:17

Blessing

Let nothing disturb me, let nothing frighten me; all things are passing, but you, You, never change!
Patient endurance achieves all things; those you possess will want for nothing; You, you alone are sufficient.
In your name Papa, Jesus and Spirit.
Amen