The Prayer That Changed The World

‘Give Us Today Our Daily Bread’

Pray

Almighty and eternal God,

you have revealed yourself as Father,

Son and Holy Spirit,

and live and reign in the perfect unity of love:

hold us firm in this faith,

that we may know you in all your ways

and evermore rejoice in your eternal glory,

who are three Persons yet one God,

now and for ever.

Activity

Take part in the Agape Meal by tasting the bread and drinking the wine.

The Prayer That Changed The World

‘Forgive Us Our Sins’

(Confession)

Pray

O King enthroned on high, filling the earth with your glory: holy is your name, Lord God almighty. In our sinfulness we cry to you to take our guilt away, and to cleanse our lips to speak your word, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Activity

Pick up an Alka-Seltzer (a symbol of whatever you are asking forgiveness for) and drop it in the water. Watch as your sins disappear and move onto the next prayer station in the knowledge that you are restored in God’s image to the praise and glory of his name.

The Prayer That Changed The World

‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name’

Exodus 3:14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

14 God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” He said further, “Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘I am has sent me to you.’”

Activity

What other names for God can you think of? Write them on a label and add them to the burning bush.

The Prayer That Changed The World

‘As We Forgive Those Who Sin Against Us’

Pray

Dear Merciful Lord,Thank you for your gift of forgiveness. Your mercy flows to me in spite of my faults and failures. Help me demonstrate unconditional love today, even to those who hurt me. I understand that even though I feel scarred, my emotions don’t have to control my actions. Father, may Your sweet words saturate my mind and direct my thoughts. Help me release the hurt and begin to love as Jesus loves. I understand there are no levels to your love. When I forgive in words, allow your Holy Spirit to fill my heart with peace. I pray this peace that only comes from Jesus will rule in my heart, keeping out doubt and questions. With gratitude I can draw closer to you and let go of unforgiveness. With gratitude I can see the person who caused my pain as a child of the Most High God. Loved and accepted. Help me find the compassion that comes with true forgiveness.

Amen.

The Prayer That Changed The World

‘your will be done, on earth as in heaven'

Activity

Pick up a seed and hold it…

Reflection

What seeds might we sow for the Kingdom?

Pray

Lord we thank you for your faithfulness to your word! You give seed to the sower. Father I thank you for all seed that you have placed in my hand. By your faith in me, may I show faith in you.

(Prayer based on 2 Corinthians 9:10)

The Prayer That Changed The World

‘Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil’

A labyrinth is an ancient way to pray and reflect. This labyrinth was used outside Wells Cathedral as part of Thy Kingdom Come.

There are many ways to pray as your journey round a labyrinth (which is like a maze but it only has one path so you can’t get lost). The journey is designed to focus our minds and hearts which is a great way to prepare for the temptations we face in the world.

One traditional way to journey the labyrinth is to pray for yourself as you walk in and others on the way out…

There are some suggested prayers to use if you wish.

Activity

Walk the Labyrinth…

The Prayer That Changed The World

‘For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours’

‘Doxology’ comes from the Greek words ‘Doxa’ and ‘Logos’ which mean ‘Glory’ and ‘Word’. Doxology is thus a word of glory. Such words are common in the Scriptures and in the liturgy. The words, ‘for the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours’, are an example. Through these words, we celebrate the glory of our God, the chief end of all our prayers.

The doxology takes up again the first three petitions of the Lord's prayer: the glorification of his name, the coming of his reign, and the power of his saving will. But these prayers are now proclaimed as adoration and thanksgiving.

Reflect

In what ways do you proclaim adoration and thanksgiving to God in your daily life?