Paignton (Palace Avenue) Methodist Church

Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, United Kingdom

Prayer For the Month

When we speak God hears us, when we pray God listens. Our prayers are always answered but not always in the way we expect.

"God understands every human language. Remaining close to him in silence is already prayer: your lips remain closed but your heart is speaking to him. And, by the Holy Spirit, Christ prays in you more than you can imagine."
Brother Roger of Taizé

THOUGHTS for Today

Seedling 

I have been thinking very much about the central theme of the message of Jesus ...the Kingdom of God. These thoughts come from Matthew 13.

Kingdom of God!

Kingdom of Heaven!

What do you mean Lord?

Not words that we easily use today!

The you describe it as a small seed growing into a great tree

OR

Seeds harvested into great crops.

Then I realise Lord it is something deeper

Not a geographical territory.

But a place deep inside our being.

A territory to be continually discovered.

A relationship with you , our friends and the world.

Help us Lord not to be just tourists

But to be true explorers

Discovering new places with us.

Thank you Lord

That we not only know the

....Hard paths

....Rocky places

....Thorny environments.

But also the deep fertile soil with its all it’s potential.

Thank you Lord for being sovereign of the  Kingdom .

Which grows within us.

Dermot Thornberry Feb 2012

I also love this simple prayer which is found in a number of publications. I first saw it in Christian Meditation by James Finney.  It is from Psalm 46:10 ( NIV)

Be still and know that I am God.

Be still and know

Be still

Be


Read More about our Prayer Initiatives

Our church is open for prayer and meditation each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning from 10.00 to 12.00. Whether you wish to pray or just sit in the peace and quiet, you are most welcome. Alternatively, see below to leave a message if you would like us to pray for you or a particular situation.

"Prayer is a serene force at work within human beings, stirring them up, transforming them, never allowing them to close their eyes in the face of evil, of wars, of all that threatens the weak of this world. From it we draw energy to wage other struggles - to enable our loved ones to survive, to transform the human condition, to make the earth a fit place to live in."
Brother Roger of Taizé

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Is there someone or something you would like us to specially remember in our Prayers?

If you would like us to pray for you, someone you know or something please fill out the prayer request form.

Prayer Request FormWe are a caring, sharing church family and we invite you to share your thoughts and concerns with us by making a Prayer Request.

"The Upper Room" By Colin Wilbourn - 1988
(Carved from tree-trunks and situated in Durham, England)

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