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A Night Prayer by John Keble

By Karen Barber | June 28, 2011

Here are some words from the hymn “Sun of My Soul, Thou Savior Dear” written by John Keble which make a beautiful night prayer. Sun of my soul, thou Savior Dear, It is not night if thou be near; O may no earth-born cloud arise To hide thee from thy servant’s eyes. When the soft…

Guided Prayer for the National Day of Prayer

By Karen Barber | June 28, 2011

Here is a prayer idea for the National Day of Prayer.  This is a guided prayer for the National Day of Prayer that can be used in a church service or in a prayer group.  I composed this prayer when I was asked to lead the congregation in guided prayer at a National Day of…

John Wesley’s Teaching on Praying Continually

By Karen Barber | June 28, 2011

How do you pray continually as it says in the Bible verse in I Thessalonians 5:17?  Here is very practical advice from John Wesley who was the founder of the Methodist Church. God’s command to “pray without ceasing” is founded on the necessity we have of his grace to preserve the life of God in…

The Aaronic or Priestly Blessing

By Karen Barber | June 28, 2011

The Aaronic or Priestly Blessing is used by Christians and is derived from the Jewish blessing given to Aaron to use over the people of Israel. The blessing is found in Numbers 6:24-26. “May the Lord bless you and keep you.May the Lord let His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.May the…

Evening Prayer from the hymn “All Praise to Thee” by Thomas Ken

By Karen Barber | June 28, 2011

This hymn makes a beautiful evening prayer. All praise to thee, my God this night, For all the blessings of the light! Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath thine own almighty wings! Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, The ill that I this day have done, That with the world, myself,…

A Prayer Vigil Guide for Visioning

By Karen Barber | June 28, 2011

Using this format, people were really able to tap into the power of prayer during a 48 hour prayer vigil in preparation for a visioning event at our church.  People especially appreciated the fact that they had a scripture to meditate on with every suggested activity. How to do this prayer practice: 1.  Make up…