'Jesus, I pray for my Christian brothers and sisters in nations... experiencing discrimination and danger because they follow You. Look upon the threats of those who persecute them and grant Your servants strength, protection and boldness as they speak Your word.' Lectio 365

We again invite you to pray with us. In response to the recent devastation in Libya, we pray: If this has been helpful to you, please share it with others to help them pray. #247prayer

"Pray diligently. Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude. Don’t forget to pray for us, that God will open doors for telling the mystery of Christ... Pray that every time I open my mouth I’ll be able to make Christ plain as day to them." Colossians 4:2-4 #TheMsg

"Creator God, ignite in me a fresh creativity and a deeper passion to share Your gospel. Inspire me to respond imaginatively to the people and events I encounter so that my whole life points clearly to Jesus." Prayer of Approach, Lectio 365 #mondaymotivation #prayer #creativity

"God, I bring my questions to You. Speak to me today through both my imagination and my intellect. Ignite my mind with images, words and ideas that inspire me to share Your good news joyfully and creatively." Prayer from Lectio 365 #wedesdaywisdom #prayer #creativity #247prayer

REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW!!! We have a fews spaces left for our autumn retreat. Join us in the beautiful Cairngorms for a weekend of time with God both alone & together, in the beautiful Cairngorms. For details and to register, go to: 247prayerscotland.churchsuite.com/events/g3ejgoi… #retreat #pause

'I so much want to be in control. I want to be the master of my own destiny. Still I know that You are saying: "Let me take you by the hand and lead you. Accept My love and trust that where I will bring you, the deepest desires of your heart will be fulfilled..." Henri Nouwen

"Lord help me to both perceive and receive a deep heart understanding of both my belovedness, and also the belovedness of those around me, both near and far. May Your love propel me to be and to bring good news." Yielding prayer, Lectio 365 #mondaymotivation #prayer #justice

'...when you have found out what the will of God is, seek for His help, and seek it earnestly, perseveringly, patiently, believingly, expectantly; and you will surely in His own time and way obtain it.' George Müller #wednesdaywisdom #prayer #lectio365 #247prayer

"Lord, I yield myself to the vast generosity of Your provision. When my own resources seem inadequate to meet the needs I see in front of me, help me to let go of what I foolishly claim as mine alone. Lord, it is all Yours." Yielding Prayer, Lectio 365 #mondaymotivation #prayer

'Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring love. Where there is offence, let me bring pardon. Where there is doubt, let me bring faith. Where there is despair, let me bring hope. Where there is darkness, let me bring light...' St Francis

"Lord, I yield myself to Your grace and forgiveness, surrendering all my guilt and shame. I reject the lie that I am unloved or that I do not belong. Thank You that I am the beloved of God." Yielding Prayer, Lectio 365 #fridayinspiration #prayer #hospitality #prayermissionjustice

"Father, help me to live this day to the full,   being true to You, in every way. Jesus, help me to give myself away to others,   being kind to everyone I meet.  Spirit, help me to love the lost,  proclaiming Christ in all I do and say.  Amen." Closing Prayer, Lectio 365 #prayer

"Jesus, You stretched out Your arms on the cross to embrace the whole world, including me. I reflect on the ways I haven’t lived up to that gift... the things I’ve not done that love would have done. I pause to say sorry again…" Yielding Prayer from today's Lectio 365

"Father, I long to grow in friendship with You. I ask that You would hone my senses to be sensitive to Your presence and guidance. May my understanding that I am seen by You flow into truly seeing others and sharing Your love for them." Yielding Prayer, Lectio 365 #lectio365