Prayer for July

 

During July we focus on refreshment and enrichment with this prayer and reflection taken from the MU Prayer Diary:

 

Dear Lord,

As we move into a month when many of us take a break from the regular routine of life, we pray that we will find sacred moments of rest and reflection, of refreshment for our weary souls. Thank you for the opportunity to pause, to breathe, and to be rejuvenated in your presence. As we journey through these days of respite, may our spirits be enriched by the beauty of your creation, the warmth of fellowship, and the joy of your love. Guide us to use this time wisely, to grow closer to you and to one another.

In your Holy Name, Amen.

 

Reflection: This July, we consider families and the ‘Away From It All’ scheme that provide a vital break for those facing challenges. Holidays are important, as a way to recover from the busyness of our lives and to spend time with those we love. But we don’t have to travel far to follow the long Christian tradition of a pilgrimage. Committing to undertake a sacred journey to meet with God is allowing ourselves to be refreshed and enriched by him. May we use this July to find ways to rest in the Lord, to reflect on experiences of his amazing grace and allow ourselves to be restored.

 

 

 

 

 

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