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Prayer for Bradford City and Surrounds
What are we all doing for our contribution for the p4b Lenten prayer, on your chosen day – Monday or Tuesday 14-15th April ?

Here are some ideas
Get a picture of the place, or the bit that matters most to you:
·         Look at a map: see where you are, and your neighbouring areas
·         Collect some photos: places, faces, events, memories
·         Stand at a viewpoint over the area you want to focus on
·         Take a walk through the area, or a bus, or even drive
Listen to what’s going on in the area:
·         Scan the T&A or freebie local paper, Look North, Calendar, radio
·         Listen to what they’re saying  at bus stops, shop queues, etc.
·         Talk to your pew neighbours and prayer groups, and share ideas
Pray about what you see and hear, as directed by the Lord:
·         Mark good, godly developments to be encouraged; be thankful
·         Note problems which still need solving, and call on God’s help
·         Pray yourself, involve others, or get the church together
Look to Scripture to start or stimulate ideas, e.g.:
·         Jer 29:7; Ps 127 (or indeed any Psalms that appeal to you);
·         Paul prayers, from: Ro 1:8; 1 Cor 1:4; Phil 1:3; Col 1:2; 1 Thes 1:2
Let John Wilson or me know how you get on, and what may come of it...,
so we can share things in future issues of The Link.
Roy Lorrain-Smith
Prayer for Bradford web site

A prayer for each week

Lord, please bless your people in this place, and spread your kingdom.  We ask this in the name of Jesus, for your Fatherly glory, in the power of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

Sovereign Lord, high over all yet deep in our hearts, almighty yet tenderly caring, have mercy upon your people in the Bradford area.  May your will be done, here.  Amen.

Radiant Lord, filled with life, and the source of our life, please shine your goodness into the dark corners of our lives and our area; banish the dark and bring light.  Amen.

Listening Lord, always teaching us to listen in our turn, to you and to our neighbour, please help us respond to what we hear and see, and to act as you direct us.  Amen.

Your own prayers


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