Faith, Prayers & Worship

Life With Him

Writings from Rojen Christian Ministry

As you confirm your faith in

God the Father, God the Son

and God the Holy Spirit,

dedicate your mind to know His will,

your heart to love Him

and your spirit to experience His presence.

Then you will know the fullness of His love

and the richness of His blessing

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God has called you to be…

a faithful servant, an instrument of His love

a shepherd of His people

and the messenger of His word

Go forth in His name

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Holy Spirit

come fill my heart anew

Holy Spirit

rekindle my love for You

send a spark to light the flame

that I may tell of Your Holy Name

Holy Spirit

come fill my heart anew

Holy Spirit

I depend on You.

2002

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Remember with thanksgiving

that God called you into His service

and will always be with you.

In times of trouble

He will surround you with His arms of love;

In times of sorrow He will comfort you

And in times of joy He will richly bless.

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Jesus, Light of the world, shine in our darkness

Jesus, Hope of the world, shine in our darkness

Jesus, Saviour of the world, shine in our darkness.

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Lord, we bring to You the lonely and uncertain. Will You come to them?

To the lonely I will come to be Your companion,

for I know what it`s like to be lonely.

To the weak in spirit I will come to be with you,

for I have faced temptation and difficult decisions.

To the unsure, I will come to lead you like a shepherd.I understand

and have spent much time alone with my Father in prayer.

Jesus, Light of the world, shine in our darkness.

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Lord Jesus, we bring to You those who have problems. Will You come to them?

To the alcoholic and drug addict, I will come to take away

your cravings and dependency

and give you my love in your heart.

To the depressed, I will come to nourish your soul

and give you a purpose for living.

To the homeless I will come to say ,

“I understand,” for I was a homeless refugee.

To the dispossessed I will come

to give you a place in my kingdom,

for I was a stranger in an alien land.

Jesus, Light of the world, shine in our darkness.

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Prayer of Repentance Before Remarriage – for our wedding 3rd February 1979

Our heavenly Father, in Your presence and before this congregation, we express our sorrow for anything in our behaviour and attitude that may have caused the breakdown of our marriages.

We freely forgive our previous partners for any wrong they may have done to us.

We are deeply sorry that we failed to keep the vows we sincerely made before You and humbly pray for Your forgiveness and pardon. Amen.

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Flower 3

Lord Jesus, we bring to You the sick and dying. Will You come to them?

To the sick I will come to hold your hand,

for I know what it`s like to suffer and experience pain.

To those who weep, I will come to wipe away your tears

for I know what it`s like to cry.

To the mourning I will come to share your sorrow,

for I know what it`s like to lose a loved one.

To the dying I will come to be your companion

as you journey to the celestial city which is your home.

Jesus, Light of the world, shine in our darkness.

Jesus, Hope of the world, shine in our darkness

Jesus, Saviour of the world, shine in our darkness

2001

(Arranged to be read by three voices or two voices and congregation).

PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

(1 John 1 : 9)

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just

And will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness

Lord, forgive us that so often we ignore the grime which soils our lives

For the words we have spoken which have caused hurt to others
For neglecting the needs of others, putting ourselves first
For not listening when others want to talk about their problems, for being unwilling to share their burdens
For days when we forget You and go our own way

Lord God, hear the prayers from our hearts and forgive.

We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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Thank You for our minds

Forgive us for the times when we have thoughts which are displeasing to You

Thank You for our eyes

Forgive us for the times when we look at things which are displeasing to You

Thank You for our speech

Forgive us for the times when we say things which are displeasing to You

Thank You for our hands

Forgive us for the times when we use them to do things which are displeasing to You

Thank You for our feet

Forgive us for the times when we have walked on paths which are displeasing to You

In the stillness think about past times. Is there something which you need to bring to the foot of the cross, something for which You need God`s forgiveness.

Time of silent prayer

Lord, in Your mercy

Hear our prayer

Thank You that You forgive us when we truly repent

Lead us out from darkness into the light of Your glorious presence.

We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord

Amen

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At Your Ordination

affirm your faith in God the Father,

Son and Holy Spirit

and declare that you truly believe

He has called you to His ministry

promise to be

an instrument of His love

shepherd to His flock

and messenger of His Word

dedicate

your mind to know His will

your heart to love Him

and your spirit

to experience His Presence within

Then you will know the fullness of His love

the richness of His blessing

and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

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