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Take Courage, I Have
Conquered the World
EVening Prayer
O God, remind us
often that you are our guide and guard along lifes paths. Lead us in
the ways of justice and love, righteousness and peace, by the guidance
of the Spirit even as we prepare ourselves in thanksgiving to celebrate
the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
affirmations
I am
in the presence of The Father who created me.
I
am in the presence of The Son who redeemed me.
I am
in the presence of The Spirit who guides me.
In love and adoration.
I
rejoice in the Creator, Maker of heaven and earth.
I
rejoice in the Saviour, Who is of lowly birth.
I rejoice in
the Spirit, Giving life its worth.
In love and adoration.
I call upon
the Father, To strengthen and uphold me.
I call upon
the Son, To forgive and to shield me.
I call upon
the Spirit, To comfort and direct me.
In love and adoration.
I rest
in the love, Of the glorious Father.
I rest in the
love, Of the wonderful Saviour.
I rest in the
love, Of the blessed Spirit.
In love and adoration.
Today
and forever,
In love
and adoration.
Glory to you ...
Gospel Reading
John 16
His disciples said,
"Finally! You're giving it to us straight, in plain talk--no more
figures of speech. Now we know that you know everything--it all comes
together in you. You won't have to put up with our questions anymore.
We're convinced you came from God."
Jesus answered them,
"Do you finally believe? In fact, you're about to make a run for it
saving your own skins and abandoning me. But I'm not abandoned. The
Father is with me.
I've told you all
this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at
peace.
In this godless
world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I've
conquered the world."
O GOD, MAKE SPEED TO SAVE US
O God, make speed to
save us. O Lord, make haste to help us.
With trouble all
around: O God, make speed to save us.
All
our foes confound: O Lord, make haste to help
us.
In our
sore distress: O God, make speed to save us.
In the
time of fearfulness: O Lord, make haste to help
us.
Grant us, Lord, your
peace: O God, make speed to save us.
From our sins
release: O Lord, make haste to help us.
When
we shed a tear: O God, make speed to save us.
Let
your presence be near: O Lord, make haste to
help us.
As in
days of old: O God, make speed to save us.
Your
love and peace unfold: O Lord, make haste to
help us.
Glory to you ...
intercessions
Let us pray to the
Lord who is the origin, companion, and goal of our life's journey.
Stay with us, Lord, through the gift of your
Spirit.
Lord Jesus, you
strengthened your disciples with the promise of your Spirit:
Sustain your Church in our daily journey of
faith.
You do not
disappoint those who hope in your mercy:
Remember that we are slow to believe, and
strengthen our faith.
You guide those who
walk in darkness:
Teach your paths to all those who seek the road to life.
Personal intentions
CLOSING HYMN
"Prayer for Peace" (David Haas - As One Voice, Vol. 1, # 91) |
