Establishing a Rhythm of Prayer, of intentional time spent with God, is a foundational element of a Christian Way of Life. If you have a rhythm that already works for you, that's great, stick with it. You could even add in one of the prayers below to pray with the community.
Below is a very simple three fold Rhythm of Prayer which needs at least 2 minutes set aside to be with God morning, lunchtime and evening.
To get started we recommend you choose a time of day which is best for you and start there, adding other times of day if and when you feel ready.
Longer forms of prayer and Bible reading plans are available by clicking on the buttons above.
See the resources section (top main menu) for a variety of spiritual exercises
Below is a very simple three fold Rhythm of Prayer which needs at least 2 minutes set aside to be with God morning, lunchtime and evening.
To get started we recommend you choose a time of day which is best for you and start there, adding other times of day if and when you feel ready.
Longer forms of prayer and Bible reading plans are available by clicking on the buttons above.
See the resources section (top main menu) for a variety of spiritual exercises
Begin each prayer time with the following exercise:
A period of silence: slow your breathing,
Let go of whatever is on your mind
Some find the breath prayer difficult, of so just concentrate on slowing your breathing as you pray......
In breath: Lord Jesus Christ
Out breath: Son of God
In breath: have mercy on me
Out breath: a sinner
or
Maranatha - Come Lord Jesus (Aramaic)
In breath: ma
Out breath: ra
In breath: na
Out breath: tha
Morning Prayer
Stillness exercise (see above)
I arise today
Through a mighty strength:
God's power to guide me,
God's might to uphold me,
God's eyes to watch over me;
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to give me speech,
God's hand to guard me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to shelter me,
God's host to secure me. Amen
(first millennium - Bridgid of Gael)
Mid-day Prayer
Stillness exercise (see above)
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
I bind unto myself the Name,
The strong Name of the Trinity;
By invocation of the same.
The Three in One, and One in Three,
Of Whom all nature hath creation,
Eternal Father, Spirit, Word:
Praise to the Lord of my salvation,
Salvation is of Christ the Lord. Amen
Trad/Anon
Evening Prayer
Stillness exercise (see above)
God to enfold me,
God to surround me,
God in my speaking,
God in my thinking.
God in my sleeping,
God in my waking,
God in my watching,
God in my hoping.
God in my life,
God in my lips,
God in my soul,
God in my heart.
God in my sufficing,
God in my slumber,
God in mine ever-living soul,
God in mine eternity. Amen
(Ancient Celtic oral traditions - Carmina Gaelic)
A period of silence: slow your breathing,
Let go of whatever is on your mind
Some find the breath prayer difficult, of so just concentrate on slowing your breathing as you pray......
In breath: Lord Jesus Christ
Out breath: Son of God
In breath: have mercy on me
Out breath: a sinner
or
Maranatha - Come Lord Jesus (Aramaic)
In breath: ma
Out breath: ra
In breath: na
Out breath: tha
Morning Prayer
Stillness exercise (see above)
I arise today
Through a mighty strength:
God's power to guide me,
God's might to uphold me,
God's eyes to watch over me;
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to give me speech,
God's hand to guard me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to shelter me,
God's host to secure me. Amen
(first millennium - Bridgid of Gael)
Mid-day Prayer
Stillness exercise (see above)
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
I bind unto myself the Name,
The strong Name of the Trinity;
By invocation of the same.
The Three in One, and One in Three,
Of Whom all nature hath creation,
Eternal Father, Spirit, Word:
Praise to the Lord of my salvation,
Salvation is of Christ the Lord. Amen
Trad/Anon
Evening Prayer
Stillness exercise (see above)
God to enfold me,
God to surround me,
God in my speaking,
God in my thinking.
God in my sleeping,
God in my waking,
God in my watching,
God in my hoping.
God in my life,
God in my lips,
God in my soul,
God in my heart.
God in my sufficing,
God in my slumber,
God in mine ever-living soul,
God in mine eternity. Amen
(Ancient Celtic oral traditions - Carmina Gaelic)
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