PAUSE FOR PRAYER
The Abbey is an ancient place of prayer.
Here people have worshipped and prayed, thought and reflected for over 900 years.
Here have come many in times of joy and sorrow and felt the presence of God.
Here are some prayers to help you add your prayers to those of previous generations.

LORD, THANK YOU…
for your presence here, for the opportunity to pray,
for the promise of peace, for the beauty of the world, the kindness of people…
for your love towards me (and especially for…)
for the Cross of Christ and the power of the Spirit.
Help me to show my gratitude in deeds as well as words. Amen.

LORD, I AM SORRY…
for the times when I have been hasty or unkind (especially to…), thought or acted selfishly, failed to forgive or ask foregiveness, forgotten your presence, taken your love for granted. I thank you for your promise to forgive all those who turn back to you in penitence. Amen.

LORD, I AM TROUBLED…
I am anxious and distressed for myself… for others…
Especially about…
Help me to trust your love, for you carry our sorrows.
Teach me to act and speak in the way that you want.
Give me the wisdom to know when not to interfere.
Calm my fears, for all things are in your hands. Amen.

LORD, I PRAY FOR…
My family… and friends, my neighbours at home, at work, the ones I like and the ones I dislike…
for those who are ill… those who are troubled or bereaved, for the oppressed, for those involved with disaster or war. Bless them, Father in their various troubles and show me how I may help. Amen.