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NOVEMBER

In busy days of noise and action
- and especially when my journey seems long
and my energy is spent -
lead me to be still, Lord,
and discover anew
that you are with me.

Let us pray:

When I think of the greatness
of God’s plan,
I fall on my knees
before God the Father.
From his great wealth
may he give us power through his Spirit
that we may grow strong within.
Through faith, may we discover
that Christ has made his home
within each of us.
Then, with our roots and foundations
firmly built on God’s love,
may we, with all of his saints,
grasp just how wide and long
and high and deep
is Christ’s love.
Yes, may we come to experience
for ourselves
the love of Christ
so that we may be filled completely
with God himself.
This prayer we ask of God
who can accomplish far more
than we could ever ask for or imagine.
Amen.

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Let us pray:
We give back to you, Father,
those whom you first gave to us.
You did not lose them
in giving them to us
and so we do not lose them
in their return to you.
Your Son has taught us
that life is eternal
and love cannot die.
So death is only an horizon
- the limits of our sight.
Open our eyes
and lift us up,
so that we may see more clearly.
Draw us closer to you
so that we may know
that we are nearer to our loved ones
who are with you.
And while you prepare a place for us
as you have promised,
prepare us also for that happy place,
that where you are, we may be also,
with those we have loved, for ever.
Amen.

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Let us pray:

God our Father,
we live in a nation
of many natural resources.
We pray for wisdom
that we may use them well
whilst also caring for our environment.
We pray, too,
that the many human resources
of all nations
may develop
as people respect and value
the dignity and rights
and responsibilities
of each individual.
Amen.

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Let us pray:

God our Father,
extend our horizons,
widen our vision,
and remind us
how inter-connected we are
as your sons and daughters.
Breathe your Spirit into us
that we may live more truly
as brothers and sisters
who care for one another. Amen.

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Let us pray:

God our Father,
open our eyes
to whatever may not be just and right
in our own surroundings
and in our society
Enable us to be of good influence
and work in a non-violent way
to promote understanding
and better relationships
that will lead to justice and peace.
Amen.

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Let us pray for the wise use
of the talents of our people
and of the wealth
of the natural resources
of our nation.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

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We pray today for the gift of knowing
how best to “be with” someone,
remaining faithful through good
times and bad.

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Let us pray:

God our Father,
may no-one’s negative actions
ever overpower my determination
to choose to live in a positive way.
I know that to forgive someone
can be far from being an easy option,
and I know that forgiveness
isn’t somehow pretending
that something wrong
hasn’t happened.
For what I have done wrong, Father,
forgive me
to the extent that I am generous
in forgiving - or hoping to forgive -
those who have done wrong to me.
Empower me
to break the cycle
of any hatred, resentment
or bitterness,
always resisting evil
and conquering it with goodness.
Amen.

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Let us pray:

Lord,
if I ever “build walls”,
cutting people off
or isolating myself
from the needs of others,
alert me to what I am doing.
Open my eyes
to see what unites people
rather than what divides us.
Show me
how to be inclusive
and build bridges between people
instead of being exclusive
and putting up walls that divide.
Amen.

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Let us pray:

God our Father,
you are very pleased
when you see people living fully,
developing their talents,
living a balanced life,
and being of service to others.
We ask you to inspire us
to live as you would have us live
and walk in your presence.
Amen.

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“Lead Kindly Light” was sung, and we make
that our prayer today:

Lead, kindly light,
amid th’encircling gloom:
lead thou me on.
The night is dark,
and I am far from home,
lead thou me on.
Keep thou my feet;
I do not ask to see
the distant scene;
one step enough for me.
I was not ever thus, nor prayed that thou
shouldst lead me on.
I loved to choose and see my path;
but now
lead thou me on.
I loved the garish day,
and, ‘spite of fears,
pride ruled my will;
remember not past years.
So long thy power hath blest me,
sure it still
will lead me on
o’er moor and fen,
o’er crag and torrent, till
the night is gone,
and with the morn
those angel faces smile
which I have loved long since
and lost awhile.

Some countries mark Remembrance Day on the 11th of November itself,
and others on the nearest Sunday.

Sang at the tomb of the unknown soldier.

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Let us pray:

Your glory, God our Father,
is seen in people
who are fully alive.
Inspire us to live fully
and discover your kingdom
within us.
Amen.

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Let us pray:

I leave my own past
to your mercy, Lord.
I entrust the present
to your love,
and the future
to your providence. Amen.

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Let us pray in silence:

“Father, forgive.”

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Let us pray:

We place ourselves into your hands,
God our Father,
knowing that whatever difficulties
we face,
we can never be losers
because nothing can ever separate us
from your love.
May we live in your peace.
Amen.

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