<u>A quote from Francis of Assisi -</u>Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace.Where there is hatred, let me sow love,Where there is injury, pardon;Where there is doubt, faith;Where there is despair, hope;Where there is darkness, light;And where there is sadness, joy.O Divine Master,Grant that I may not so much seekTo be consoled as to console,To be understood as to understand,To be loved, as to love.<br><br>Jesus talking to his followers says, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27<br><br>We pray that the people of Stanford Street will know God's peace in their daily lives and through any difficult situations they have to deal with. May they be open to receive from what God wants to give them. Amen.
A quote from Francis of AssisiAll the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.In the Bible Jesus talks of himself as light. “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12Heavenly Father we pray for the people who live in Denmark Road asking that any dark or difficult situations they may be experiencing do not not extinguish the light of hope and love. Be with all who call that street home, may they see you more clearly and experience more powerfully your love for them. Amen.
<b>A quote from Francis of Assisi</b>The only thing ever achieved in life without effort is failure.<br><br><b>The Bible tells us, </b>' Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.' Galatians 6:9<br><br>Father God we pray that whatever situations the people of Selby Street find themselves in, they will persevere to overcome the obstacles. We ask your blessing upon them this week, may they know they are loved by you and you long to give them life in all its fulness. Amen.
A quote from Francis of AssisiRemember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received - only what you have given: a full heart, enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage.In the Bible Jesus says 'My command is this: love each other as I have loved you'. John 15:12Lord we pray for the people of Minden Road that you enrich their lives with love: love they receive from others and love that they give to family, friends, neighbours and stranger. Amen.
