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PRAYER: DO YOU EVER SIT QUIETLY AND TALK TO GOD?
This section will show you some ways in which you can nurture a space in your busy days for prayer, silence and reflection.
Reading the Bible
A handy set of questions you might want to look at when you read the Bible. The questions help you think about what you believe and what it means to you.
Offering worries to God
During any time of change, we maybe worried or scared about different things. The Bible is full of reminders that we can offer our worries to God.
Circle of control, influence and concern
Use this when you are feeling nervous about something new or unfamiliar to guide your prayers.
Social prayers
Often, we worry about our friends and family. Prayer is a good way to offer those worries to God. These are some fun ways to remind us to prayer for all different things.
Prayer notes
Prayer is just talking to God and listening to God talking to you. There is no right or wrong way to do that but having a structure can sometimes be helpful.
RESTING WITH THE BIBLE
Lectio Divina is a way of reading the Bible prayerfully and with contemplation. This is some instructions and handy ideas for doing it yourself.
Listening to God like Samuel
Samuel did a lot of listening to God. Sometimes listening feels hard and it’s easy to get distracted. So why not try it the Samuel way?
Ending your day
This prayer is intended to be said at the end of each day. There are no set words, just different themes for you to use your own words to explore with God.
The prayer Jesus taught us
The Lord’s Prayer is the prayer Jesus taught His disciples. If you aren’t sure how to start praying or what to pray, this is a good place to start
Praying with images
Sometimes, having an image in front of you to focus on while you pray can be helpful. Here you will find some ideas and then you can head off and find your own.
