Rosemarie and Peter Atkin’s short book ‘Prayer-Bytes’ offers much needed time-out for young people, with prayers and reflections that are simple in style and relevant to the concerns faced by today’s youth.
pp36. Veritas 2006. To purchase this book online, go to www.veritas.ie
CONTENTS
Notes
Prayers for everyday
In conversation with God
My Prayers for Others
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Review |
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Chapter One
Lord, you are wonderful
Lord, as I wake for a new day,
I want you to know you’re right up there,
topping the list of those
I honour and admire.
You are awesome.
I look at the wonder of your creation,
its colour, design and purpose,
and its constant renewal.
I remember all the love
you show to each and everyone of us
in the life and death and resurrection
of Jesus Christ.
I stop and feel
the presence of your Holy Spirit,
filling my heart with joy and peace.
Then I know for sure, my God,
that you are truly wonderful.
A Scripture verse: Praise the Lord, O my soul:
O Lord mv God you are great indeed. (Ps 1O4: I)
Beginning the day
I’m in a rush, God,
but please stick by me today
to guide me,
to help me.
Support me all the day
with your everlasting love.
Thanks God, for when you’re beside me
I know all will be well.
A Scripture verse: I will sing of your power O Lord,
each morning acclaim your love. (Ps 59: 17)
At the end of day
God, you rested after you had created the world.
I’ve had a busy day
and now I am exhausted,
– yet there is still so much to do.
I ask you to calm me down
and give me the energy
to do those tasks that are most urgent.
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Thanks God, for this day,
for health and strength,
for family and friends,
for growth and learning.
May I rest tonight in your love
and wake to serve you tomorrow.
A Scripture verse: I will lie down and sleep in peace;
for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. (Ps 4:8)
Crisis, Lord
I’m in a crisis, Lord
and it’s like this
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Now I’ve told you,
I’m beginning to feel better.
Dear God, be near me,
to calm me,
to clear my mind,
to take away my fear
and to show me the options
to move forward.
Give me your strength and wisdom, God,
for you are my friend and my guide.
A Scripture verse: Trust in God at all times,
pour out your heart before God;
for God is a refuge for us. (Ps 62:8)
Lord, I’m really sorry
Lord Jesus, I’m really sorry.
This is what happened… …
I’m sorry for the wrong I have done.
I ask to be forgiven.
I will learn from this
and with your help
try to choose the better option next time.
Give me your Spirit
and assure me of your love.
Thank you, Lord,
for your forgiveness.
A Scripture verse: I will confess my sin.
I am sorry for my wrong doings. (Ps 38: 18)
Jesus, Keep me loving
Jesus, I lost it today
and now I am both furious and embarrassed.
Let me tell you… …
What would you have said, Jesus?
How would you have handled it?
I suppose love would have been your guide
but that was not how it was with me.
Lord Jesus, teach me how to love,
to say to others words I could hear from them,
to judge others in the way you would judge me,
with understanding and with love.
A Scripture verse: Let love for one another continue (Hebrews 13:1)
