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Sincere apologies to those people who signed up to the weekly prayer text service. Due to problems with our provider, we are currently unable to offer the service but weekly prayers will still appear on Twitter  or you can read them below.  

Pray for the crisis in Pakistan as millions suffer through hunger, infection, lack of clean water and loss of homes, family & livelihoods. (8 September 2010)

At the start of the new Connexional Year we pray for God's wisdom to guide us, his Spirit to inspire us and his love to fill our hearts, our homes and our churches. (1 September 2010)

PRAYNOW for all those students whose exam results are not what they hoped for or needed. May they find encouragement and new opportunities (24 August 2010)

As the floods in Pakistan continue to devastate lives, may our hearts be flooded with compassion. Lord have mercy (10 August 2010) 

PRAYNOW for the elimination of nuclear weapons 65 years after atomic bombs fell on Hiroshima and Nagasaki (4 August 2010)

PRAYNOW for the world that God created. Help us respect its resources and care for it wisely, thinking of future generations (27 July 2010)

We pray for the Kabul Conference. Lord may hope rather than despair or cynicism guide those in power in Afghanistan (20 July 2010)

Lord, when you called the first disciples they responded immediately. May I too be always ready to serve you. (13 July 2010)

PRAYNOW as colleges and schools close for the summer - for a time of fun, relaxation and refreshment for students and teachers. (6 July 2010)

PRAYNOW for the Methodist Conference. Lord, grant wisdom and integrity so that decisions be made according to your will. (29 June 2010)

PRAYNOW for all Christians. Lord strengthen our commitment to each other, especially those persecuted for their faith. (22 June 2010)

PRAYNOW for all nations in the World Cup. May generous sportsmanship and joy in our common humanity fill every game. (15 June 2010)  

Lord, in times of cutbacks we pray that the most vulnerable are protected from suffering. (8 June 2010)

PRAYNOW for those affected by the tragedies in Cumbria. Lord, comfort, heal, strengthen and sustain them. (3 June 2010)

'The early believers held everything in common.' Lord, challenge me to share more, love more and give more. (1 June 2010)  

As Wesley's heart was strangely warmed and he felt he trusted in Christ alone, I pray for that same assurance. (25 May 2010)

Jesus said "you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now". Lord I believe in your promise. (18 May 2010)

PRAYNOW for politicians to act with wisdom and integrity as they seek ways to serve justly in a spirit of cooperation. (11 May 2010)

PRAYNOW for candidates and voters tomorrow. May we be guided by kingdom principles of truth, justice, equality & peace. (5 May 2010) 

Lord, you love to heal. I pray for healing - for myself - for those known to me, who I name before you now. (4 May 2010)

Thank you Lord for this new day, a new start, to forgive and be forgiven, to love and be loved, to pray with trust. (27 April 2010)

Lord be my shepherd. Lead me beside still waters and restore my soul so that all I do and say reflects you. (20 April 2010)

Lord, help me to hear your word speaking into my life through the stranger I meet along the way. (13 April 2010)

My heart wants to sing, to share the delight of hope raised to vibrant life in your resurrection. (6 April 2010)

As my life sings hosanna to you this week, God help me persevere beyond difficulties to be awake to you. (30 March 2010)

Wonderful God inspire me to show extravagant love to someone today to thank you for the gift of life. (23 March 2010)

Jesus, you prayed and fasted. As your disciple teach me about spiritual discipline in my relationship with you. (16 March 2010)

Thank you Lord for desert experiences, when being confronted with myself makes me realise my need of you. (9 March 2010)

Lord, may you be with those affected by the quake in Chile. The bereaved, injured, homeless, hungry and scared. (2 March 2010)

Lord may Lent be a time of inward searching that makes me more able to look with compassion at the needs of the world. (23 February 2010)

Lord as we enter Lent help us to draw near to you in praise, stripping away all that distracts us from worship. (16 February 2010)

When the world is selling love as hearts and roses may we enact your love in ways that make a real difference. (9 February 2010)

PRAYNOW for those who feel life is unbearable. Lord give them peace, hope and the strength to trust in you. (2 February 2010)

Let me find space and silence today, so I may slowly fill with God's presence like a pool fills with water, and overflow into the world around me. (26 January 2010)

PRAY NOW for our brothers and sisters in Sri Lanka that there is no more violence as they prepare to vote in the presidential election on 26 January. (22 January 2010)

Give us compassion to weep with those who weep in Haiti. Make us swift to help rebuild not just structure but lives, through Christ the solid rock. (19 January 2010)

PRAY NOW for all those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Lord, in your mercy comfort and support those trapped, injured or bereaved. (13 January 2010)

Awesome God we are amazed by the miracle of each new day. As you looked at your creation and saw goodness may we pause daily to ponder what is good. (6 January 2010)

As people strip away the Christmas wrappings may they find your precious gift of love within. Come Lord Jesus, Advent is ending. (24 December 2009)

Lord, I pray that your Spirit of truth and love will fill the hearts of those for whom Christmas has no meaning. (22 December 2009)

From rushing around to stillness Lord, I come. From being pulled in all directions to the simplicity of this moment, Lord I come. (15 December 2009)

Lord, I visualise someone I know who is hurting, and hold them in your loving, healing presence, that you may fill them with your peace. (8 December 2009)

Lord, I pray that as I receive your blessings this day, I may be a blessing to others. (1 December 2009)

PRAYNOW for all those affected by the floods in Cumbria, that they will experience God's love, strength and support through those who work to help them. (24 November 2009)

Today, may I be an instrument of your peace. Where there is discord may I sew seeds that bring the possibility of your harmony. (17 November 2009)

Lord I remember the people of the Philippines recently struck by a typhoon, which led to so much damage and loss of life. (10 November 2009)

Thank you for those who have gently handed on to me the precious gift of faith in you. May I be a faithful steward and hand it on to others. (3 November 2009)

Lord, give me an opportunity to pass on your love to someone today and open my ears to listen, my eyes to see and my heart to love those I meet. (27 October 2009)

When Sunday morning sermons clash with Monday morning ethics, may we wrestle to discern what Christ-like integrity requires. (20 October 2009)

When praying to God for something to change, don't forget to ask God whether that something is you. (13 October 2009)

When the global economic crisis becomes personal, may the Church be there to give support and hope. (7 October 2009)

When you throw something away - pray for the person who made it and for those who have nothing to throw away. (29 September 2009)

Wise God, as the Methodist Council meets, wrestling with many priorities and limited resources, give its members clarity about your priorities. (22 September 2009)

On the 7th day God looked at the world God had created and saw that it was good. God help us to cherish the interconnected miracle of our planet. (15 September 2009)

We pause to breathe deeply and to be amazed by the mysterious, fragile breath of life, your gift to us, God. (8 September 2009)

Beckoning God, at the dawn of a new year draw us through new doorways to live out the hope, love and justice you kindle within us. (1 September 2009)