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A contribution from Edwina who says "Once a week this prayer was said at morning assembly at the county primary school where I was a pupil. I liked it so much I learnt it line by line over the weeks. It is a prayer that has resonated with me ever since. "
Jesus,
Friend of the friendless,
Helper of the poor,
Healer of the sick,
Whose life was spent in doing good,
Let me follow in your footsteps,
Make me loving in all my words,
And in all my deeds;
Make me strong to do right,
Gentle with the weak,
And kind to all who are in sorrow:
That I may be like You,
My dear Lord and Master, Amen
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A Lenten feel to this prayer:
Lead me Saviour in thy Footsteps
Walk before me yet beside
Through the maze of daily living
Sure companion, constant guide.
In the turmoil of my failings
In the tangles of my sin
bring release and full forgiveness
let your life and goodness in
When I’m tempted and my instinct
Is to go the easy way
Stir my conscience by your Spirit
strengthen me to watch and pray
Test my real desires and motives
when I’m facing every choice
so restored and redirected
I will listen to your voice.
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To give and not to count the cost (St Ignatius of Loyola)
Teach us, good Lord,
to serve you as you deserve,
to give and not to count the cost,
to fight and not to heed the wounds,
to toil and not to seek for rest,
to labour and not to ask for any reward,
save that of knowing that we do your will. Amen.
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PRAYER FOUND IN A CHURCH WHILE ON HOLIDAY IN GUERNSEY
We remember and pray for: For those who have gone before us: for those who travel with us; for those whose journey intersects with ours for a while; for those who will come after;
for those whose footsteps have made a deep impression; for those whose presence was gently felt; for our own contribution to the journey; for the continuing presence of Jesus, Emmanuel; and the assurance that God is always with us; thanks be to God! Amen
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O God, guard, guide, portect me and all whom I love today.
Keep us free from sin and protect us from any kind of danger, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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