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Faithfulness is the focus for prayer for the General Synod of the Church of England which starts its extraordinary session in London in 2 days time. It's the 7th day of the  NovemberNovena  days of prayer for the Church of England General Synod. For an introduction to this see  Prayer for General Synod: love and joy . I have posted the prayers plus some Bible verses every day of this so far. Scroll down the blog archive for November in the right hand side bar to see the posts from previous days. Today let us pray  for faithfulness of heart and for faithful Church leaders. Love the Lord your God with all your hear and with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 22: 37 Only fear the Lord, and serve him faithfully with all your heart; for consider what great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24 Image Credit: David King, CC License

Goodness is the focus for today's prayer for the General Synod of the Church of England which meets in London immediately after this coming weekend. Let us pray for goodness, that we may reflect the whole beauty of God. He has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature. 2 Peter 1:4 He has told you, O mortal, what is good;and what does the Lord require of youbut to do justice, and to love kindness,and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6: 8 NRSV Let love be genuine: hate what is evil, hold fast to that which is good. Romans 12: 9 NRSV It's the 6th day of the   NovemberNovena  nine days of prayer for the Church of England General Synod. The theme is the fruit of the Spirit. Prayer for General Synod: love and joy  covered the first 2 days. For my posts on the subsequent days scroll down the blog archive for November in the right hand side bar. Image Credits: Martin LaBar, CC...

Kindness is the focus for today's prayer for the General Synod of the Church of England meeting in London next Monday to Wednesday. Let us pray for kindness among Christians  and that we may be humble enough  to receive as well as give. "Give and it will be given to you". Luke 6: 38 "...be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32 NRSV "As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness and patience." Colossians 3: 12 NRSV This is the 5th day of the  NovemberNovena  days of prayer for the Church of England General Synod. Prayer for General Synod: love and joy  covered the first 2 days Prayer for General Synod: peace was the 3rd day Prayer for General Synod: patience was the 4th day Image Credits: Realistic Imaginations, CC License NovemberNovena candle icon , used with permission ...

Patience is today's focus for prayer for the General Synod of the Church of England which meets next week. It's the 4th day of the  NovemberNovena  days of prayer leading up to and continuing through the 3 days of this significant event. See also: Prayer for General Synod: love and joy  which covered the first 2 days Prayer for General Synod: peace  which was the 3rd day. Today let us pray for patience,   that we never stop trusting God. Now the God of patience and consolation   grant you to be like-minded one towards another,   according to Christ Jesus. Romans 15:5   "May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light."   Colossians 1: 11-12 NRSV "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a clou...

Today in praying for next week's General Synod of the Church of England, the focus is peace. It's the 3rd day of the NovemberNovena nine days of prayer for the Church of England General Synod. For an introduction to this see Prayer for General Synod: love and joy .  Let us pray  for peace,   that we may accept Christ's peace   and share it with our brothers and sisters. He breaks down the walls that divide us:   praise Christ who is our peace.    Common Worship Lord Jesus Christ,   who said to your Apostles:   peace I leave you, my peace I give you;   look not on our sins,   but the faith of your Church,   and graciously grant her peace and unity   in accordance with your will.  Amen.  Image Credit: The Dance of Life by d'Image Miner - Lisa, CC License