3 prayers by Angela Ashwin to tune your heart to God’s voice – in the day-to-day, in the Scriptures and in the stillness.
Prayer for guidance and discernment
Jesus my Teacher,
guide me along your way,
and help me to piece together
the jigsaw of life in your kingdom.
When I make decisions,
lead me to the heart of the matter,
and when I face conflict,
do not let my own panic drown out
the still, small voice of your wisdom.
by Angela Ashwin, from The Book of a Thousand Prayers, #143
Using the Bible/Jesus the Word
Thank you, Lord, for the gift of the Scriptures.
As I reflect on the Bible,
make me open to your wisdom,
receptive to your will
and courageous in my response;
in the love of Jesus,
Rabbi, Teacher, Friend.
by Angela Ashwin, The Book of a Thousand Prayers, #168
Prayer in quietness
Lord, make us people of stillness.
Help us to be empty before you,
that we may be filled with your peace;
teach us to be quiet in your presence,
that we may listen to your words;
and give us confidence to expose our whole being to you,
and meet you in the silence.
by Angela Ashwin, The Book of a Thousand Prayers, #627
From the blog
In the school of prayer with Michael Mayne
Before history and forever
To keep our hearts in tune
