Prayer

In daily private prayer we follow the example of Jesus, who loved to go to a place by himself to be with His Father. As part of our prayer, the Holy Scriptures will be our guide to knowing God better.  This is how we learn to hear God’s loving voice, to know His presence, learn to trust Him in sorrow and in joy, listening out for the guidance of His Holy Spirit and how to discern signs of God’s Kingdom.

The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.

(Psalm 19: 1)

God loves us. He enjoys communicating with us: just think of rainbows, stars, the mountains. God speaks through the beauty and wonder of creation! Being able to come to God in prayer, to ‘talk’ to God as our perfect Heavenly Father, we can thank Him and ask for help in times of need, to enjoy His company at all times is a great privilege and joy. Over time, we learn to listen to God’s ‘still small voice’. A trusting relationship with God in prayer and worship is a gracious gift, something we could never earn, or deserve, but is freely available, a bit like picking up your ‘phone and tapping out a number. God is always with you, ready to listen and speak.