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Alive today

Jesus lived

And Jesus died.

Jesus died,

And rose again

Today he’s with me,

By my side.

Thank you, Jesus, that you live today.

I can’t see you

I can’t see you

But I know that you’re here.

You’re here

In the morning,

And you’re here

In the night.

You’re here

When I’m smiling,

And you’re here

When I’m sad.

You’re here

When I’m busy,

And you’re here

When I’m quiet.

You’re here

When I’m coping,

And you’re here

When I’m not.

I can’t see you

But I know you’re here.

When

When I wake up

You welcome me.

When I go out

You walk with me

When I sit down

You rest with me.

I find strength

And comfort in you.

   

Grace

When I’ve been good,

You love me.

When I’ve been bad,

You love me.

When I’ve done well,

You love me.

When I’ve gone wrong,

You love me.

Whatever I’ve done

And however I’ve been

You love me.

Jesus

Jesus,

I’m sorry that …

(think of some things that you want to say sorry for)

Jesus,

I’m thankful that …

(think of some things that you want to say thank you  for)

Jesus,

I need your help to…

(think of some things that you want Jesus to help you with)

Sorry,

Thank you,

Please be with me.

Amen.

Tell

Jesus, I know you

And Jesus, I love you.

Help me to tell

Others about who I know

And about who I love.

Explore (repent & believe)

Easy

It’s easy

To do wrong things,

To say wrong things,

To think wrong things,

And to want wrong things,

It’s harder

To do the right things,

To say the right things,

To think the rights things,

And to want the right things.

I’m sorry for

When I’ve done the wrong thing,

Said the wrong,

Thought the wrong thing

Or taken the wrong thing.

Help me to

Do the right things,

Say the right things,

Think the right things

And want the right things.

Thank you, God.

Amen.

When

When I’ve been wrong,

It’s hard to say sorry.

Mum says to say it,

Dad says to say it,

Teachers say to say it.

But I don’t want to say sorry.

When someone’s been wrong towards me,

I want them to say sorry.

But just like me, they seem to find it hard

And often don’t say it –

And it makes me feel sad.

When I’ve been wrong,

And I don’t say sorry to you.

I’m sorry.

Thank you that you gave yourself for me.

Thank you that you forgive me.

Looking

The world is such a big place.

Big,

Wide,

High,

Full.

There are so many people.

Big,

Small,

Short,

Tall.

I can feel so small.

Lonely,

Confused,

And uncertain.

Feeling that something’s missing –

But not sure what it might be.

I find myself looking

For things to make sense,

Add up,

Feel good.

I find myself looking –

For you.

May I find you when I look.

I believe

I believe in you, God.

I believe that you are God.

I believe in you God.

I believe that you created the world.

I believe in Jesus.

I believe that he is God’s son.

I believe in Jesus.

I believe he died for me.

I believe in Jesus.

I believe he lives today.

I believe in God’s spirit.

I believe that he walks with me today.

I believe.

Christmas

What is Christmas all about?

What is Christmas all about –

A man in a gown,

Flying above my town?

What is Christmas all about –

Gifts in a box,

Seasonal socks?

What is Christmas all about –

Parties, games and crackers

Like nothing else matters?

No, Christmas is more –

So very much more.

There’s God come to earth,

A child just like me.

Take a look

In his book

And there you will see;

A Christmas that’s real,

A Christmas that’s true,

The love of our God

For me and for you.

Waiting

I’m waiting,

Waiting for Christmas;

For turkey,

Mince pies

And chocolate.

I’m waiting,

Waiting for Christmas;

For cards,

Presents

And chocolate.

You’re waiting,

This Christmas;

You’re waiting,

For me.

For me to stop waiting

And to welcome you in.

Someone special

Angels

And song.

Shepherds,

Sheep and

Stable.

Wise Man

And gifts,

With camels.

All for a baby.

Must be someone special.

Tough

At this busy time of year

It’s hard to stop and think.

To think of others

For whom it’s hard

And life is tough.

At this busy time of year

With so much fun to share.

Help me to stop

And think and pray

For those where life is tough.

God over all

God of hope,

You made this world in love

God of love

You made us to live in peace

God of joy

You made us to be joyful

God of my life

You gave us Jesus

God over all

This Christmas

We give ourselves to you.

Power

Always True

Walking with me,

Standing tall.

You will hold me

When I fall.

When I’m weak,

You’re always strong.

Right and perfect

When life seems wrong.

Always with me,

Always true.

You’re my Saviour

All life through.

Your kingdom come

In my home;

May your kingdom come.

At my school (or where I work);

May your kingdom come.

In my town;

May your kingdom come.

In this country;

May your kingdom come.

In your world;

May your kingdom come.

In my life;

May your kingdom come.

When

When I think

That I know best.

Let me turn to you.

When I’m sure

That I am right.

Let me look to you.

When I know

Just what to do.

Let me ask you first.

For yours is the Kingdom

The Power

And the Glory.

Amen.

Strength

When I should say “yes”.

Give me your strength to say “yes”.

When I should say “no”.

Give me your strength to say “no”.

When I should stay put.

Give me your strength to be still.

When I should go.

Give me your strength to be on my way.

Whatever I say

And wherever I go

Thank you that I can rely

On your strength and power.

Prayer for leaders

We pray for those who lead us;

For teachers,

For managers,

For council leaders,

For Members of Parliaments

For Ministers

For the Royal Family.

May they use their power wisely,

Acting with honesty

And integrity.

We thank you for those that know you,

May they reflect your love in the way they lead.

We pray for those that need to know you.

May they see you in the lives of others.

Pray

We pray for the powerless

In our world today.

Those without money;

Those without a home;

Those without enough food or water;

Those without freedom;

Those without a voice.

May they know your power in their lives.

Help us to shape a world where your power reigns.

Peter – growing in discipleship

Always

Sometimes I seem so small

And the world

Seems so big.

Sometimes I feel so lost

When everyone around me

Seem to know exactly what to do.

Sometimes I feel so alone

When all the people I know

Seem to have gone away.

Sometimes I feel so weak

And I need to be strong,

There’s so much I need to do.

Always

I know that you are close;

Bigger than the world can be,

Showing me what to do,

Holding my hand.

And making me strong.

Thank you.

Always.

Amen.

No matter

No matter how hard I try

I seem to get things wrong;

Know what to say -

But can’t find the words.

Know what to do -

But can’t find the will.

Know where to go -

But turn the other way.

No matter

What I say

Or do;

No matter

Where I go;

Your perfect

All forgiving grace

And love

Is all you ever show.

  

What we can be

Peter was a good man

His heart was good as gold.

He left his fish,

At Jesus’ wish.

And always gave tenfold!

Peter was a good man

You knew just where he stood.

He spoke his mind,

Tried to be kind

And if he could, he would!

Peter was a good man.

He loved the Lord for sure,

It was never that long,

Before he got things wrong.

But Jesus just loved him more.

Peter was a good man.

So much like you and me.

He tried to be good,

Like he knew he should.

And he’s shown what we can be.

Thank you

Thank you

That you are strong when I am weak.

Thank you

That you are right when I am wrong.

Thank you

That you forgive when I forget.

Thank You

That you are big when I feel small

If

If we loved

Half as much as you

Then the world would be a loving place.

If we cared

Half as much as you

Then the world would be a caring place.

If our lives

Were just a little more like yours

Then the world would be a better place.

Help us to love, care and live more like you.

Relationships

Thank you

You have made the world

Full of people.

Friends, family and strangers.

Thank you for those that I know,

For those that care for

And love me.

Thank you for those that I see each day,

Those who I talk with

And those that I spend time with.

Help me to be a good friend,

To care for and love them too.

The way I am

Father God,

You love me just the way I am.

You know when I’m good

And you know when I’m bad.

You love me just the same.

Nothing I can ever do,

Nothing I can ever say,

Nothing I can ever think

Will ever stop you from loving me.

Help me to learn from your love

So that I may learn to love you

And all those people that I meet

In a similar way.

Belong

Thank you for my home.

Thank you for the love and care

That I am shown there.

Thank you for my family

And knowing that I belong.

Thank you for my church.

Thank you for the people there.

Thank you for their friendship,

Their prayers,

The care that they show

And the support that they give.

May I show love in my home

And in my church.

Praying and caring

And offering support

To my family at home

And my family at church.

For some

For some families

All is not happy or well;

People are ill;

People no longer like each other as much as they once did;

People argue;

People lose their jobs;

People don’t have enough money;

People spend more than they have;

People don’t have enough food.

We pray for;

Comfort for those who are ill;

Understanding where people have fallen out;

Peace for those who disagree;

New starts for those who need work;

Financial stability for those in need;

Self-control for those who act without care;

Food for those who are hungry.

Help us to know how to offer

Support, comfort

And practical help for those in need.

We pray that they will look for,

And find,

You and the love that you have for them.

Bless

God bless mums

And God bless dads.

God bless sons and daughters,

Brothers and sisters

And all those people that I know.

When life is good, bless them.

When life is tough, bless them.

When they get along well, bless them.

When they’re fighting, bless them

Bless them every day

And every night.

Together

You created us to live together.

Help me to live in peace

With those around me.