Pray
The Power of Prayer
As Christians we believe in the power of prayer but we often find it hard to know what to say and when to say it. This month let’s think about one aspect of prayer:
Listening prayer:
Find a comfy seat, sit down and relax.
Try to clear your mind of all the worries and concerns you have.
Listen for the voice of God speaking to you.
I hear you ask- How do I stop myself falling asleep?
Sometimes it helps to focus on something, perhaps a lighted candle, or a
flower.
You might want to open your bible and read a passage and listen for God
speaking to you through that passage.
There is no right or wrong way, we each pray in a different way but God is still listening.
Books which might help you
Prayer – A beginner’s guide by Jane Holloway
- An easy to read guide in which Jane Holloway covers the importance of prayer
Food for Prayer (Tempting ideas for daily nourishment) by Claire Benton-Evans
- Claire Benton-Evans has brought together a very helpful collection of brief readings and prayers, one for every day of the year
Browse through the reviews for other titles that might suit your taste
Prayer links
www.facebook.com/queensferryprayer a short prayer each day covering a wide range of topics, that can be viewed without joining
You might find some of these sites useful sources of prayer material and ideas for prayer.
www.prayerforum.org
www.prayforscotland.org.uk
www.hopetogether.org.uk
www.tearfund.org
www.scottishbiblesociety.org
www.clangathering.org.uk