Lord of the seasons,
Faithful companion through all our journeying
We seek your face.

Lord of the darkness, the desert, the winter,
I’m lost, and so very far away!
How long will I remain in this desert, Lord.
I long for you. I long to sing the song you have for me.
Hear my cry and restore me. Renew and refresh my soul.
I call out to you in my distress.

I am sick, Lord. How long before you heal our son? When will you answer my prayer, Lord?
Yet I will wait on you.
You know my family situation. Give me strength to be there for my mum.
I cling to you and leave my loved ones in your hands.

God, I am so tired. Too many things, too little rest. Am I doing what I should?
I’ve held on so tight and need to be held.
I’ve tried so hard to get it right and I need your strength.
The glue that has stuck my life together has come unstuck.

Why did you let me get into situations if you knew I’d fail?
Am I deluded? Have I been fooling myself? It seems so unfair, but I have brought it on myself? I want justice! O make it right!
Search me God & reveal my foolish ways.
Restore me, O Lord.

I want to walk your ways but find it hard to see.
I love you. Lead me on, Lord.
Walk with me, hold my hand and guide me from the rubbish heap to the light.
Let your light shine in the darkness of my fears.
Lord, be my shield, my strength, my strong tower, my refuge in the storm.

I am here! I am brought down low. I have no strength.
I feel frightened and lost.
Hear the pain of my loneliness! Why, in this time of inclusion, do I feel excluded?
Hear my pain! Why, as the family of God do we not accept those with no family on earth?
O Lord, hear my pain!
To our wounds, only God’s wounds can speak.
Lord, lift me above my hurt and pain and renew me.

Lord of the seasons,
Faithful companion through all our journeying
We seek your face.

Lord of light, of mountain top, of spring and summer,
The Lord calls to you saying,
“Look into my eyes, you are beautiful! Lift up your face, you are precious!”
Thank you that you see me as precious, for turning the light on, for healing me.
You have filled me with peace and joy. May I shine for you.
This is the day that the Lord has made and I will rejoice.

Lord, you are my melody. Teach me my unique song of praise to you.
Speak to me Lord, for I am listening.
I will sing your song in my family, my church, and in the community.
I want to sing a new, positive song.
Give me the words to present you to others, to tell everyone that you are my Lord.
Take those I love and care for deeper into you
Pour blessings on our children – the children of the world!

You draw me from my business into your peace and I praise you!
Praise you that here I can rejoice in ‘being’ not ‘doing’.
Blessings of the deep! Thank you for restoring my hope in you.
You turn our sadness into joy!

As the sun rises each day, so may I start each day afresh with you.
Renew my passion. Show me who I am – your much loved child,
Created in your image to love and know you.
Take my life and lead me forward hour by hour.
God guide me in my later years, and use me in whatever time you have given to me.
Give me a heart to do as you intend.
Thank you Lord for waiting.
I’m ready, take me on!

Lord of the seasons,
Faithful companion through all our journeying
We seek your face.

Lord of tides, of change and uncertainty, of new horizons,
I’m at the crossroads – which way next? Show me your ways.
Help me to trust and not to be fearful, to be obedient.
Protect me in this time of change
Lead me on to fulfil your purposes in my life.
Not my way, but yours – help me to truly mean this

I have come so far but have not arrived
I’m on a plateau, not lost, but not confident, half-way there.
I still search for you. I am traveling and getting nearer. Help me to find you.
Such a steep climb ahead. Forgive my doubts and fears, and keep me trusting in you.
I am frightened of being vulnerable.
Soften my heart, and let me hear your voice clearly
Help me to be your disciple. I re-dedicate myself to you.

Create in me a new heart and a new attitude, a new way of loving.
Sorry I have marred you image.
Deliver me from false love that manipulates others.
Move me forward in my relationships
With the past forgiven and into a new light and vision.
Fill me again. You are my centre, my home.

Lord, you are good to me. You have heard me in bad times and rescued me.
Help me to be more aware of your presence in my life.
Keep me strong to support others, to be open to others,
To drop my guard and reveal my weaknesses – I am only human.
Empty, but filling,
Weary, but resting, Vulnerable but sensing God.
I am starting to grow, to know your power.
Help me sing a new song.