Special features of “The Everyday Use of the Lord’s Prayer”
Encouraging our praise to reach out to Father Son and Holy Spirit
Turning Scripture into prayer - taking a familiar passages and using them for worship and prayer.
Holy Spirit, help me in my weakness.
I do not know what I ought to pray for,
but you can intercede for me
with groans that words cannot express.
(Based on Romans 8:26)
Finding hymns and songs that express our personal praise and prayer.
Full indexes of Hymns and Scriptures used
Widening our vision by praying for the coming of the Kingdom
through sharing the Good News . . . . Monday
in the affairs of the world . . . . . . . . . Tuesday
amongst the sick and needy . . . . . Wednesday
through the church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday
in bringing justice into the world .. . . . Friday
amongst family and friends . . . . . . . Saturday
in your own heart and life . . . . . . . . . . Sunday
The first section provides a pattern of praise, prayer and penitence for seven days. The second section provides 31 days of further material focussing on praise. The paperback edition also has space for you to write down material - whether hymns and songs or passages of scripture or prayers - that help and inspire you in your time with God. The Ring Binder edition further develops this idea.