Prayers of John Wesley 81
The Word of God
Father of Wisdom, teach me to adore all your ways though I cannot
grasp them: teach me to be glad that you are King and to give thanks
in every circumstance, since you have chosen it and can set it to work
for my good. And for the future, give me grace to do what pleases
you and then, with absolute submission to your wisdom, to leave the
issues in your hand. Amen.^270
Set readings
Lord, you emptied yourself of your eternal glory and took the form of
a servant. Everything was made to serve and praise you, but you did
not please yourself, you became the servant of all. Lord of heaven and
earth, you offered your cheeks to be struck, your back to be scourged
and your hands and feet to be nailed to a cross. My Lord and God, let
me not presume to be above my Master, Jesus Christ; let it be the one
desire of my heart to imitate him; not to do my own will, but the will
of the one who sends me. Amen.^271
Prayer
Free prayer, or...
Lord, bless my friends and relations, my acquaintances and enemies...
... Unite us to one another in mutual love and to you by faithful
holiness; that together with all those who have gone before us in faith
and fear, we may find acceptance and mercy in the last day, through
the merits of your dear Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.^272
I pray for my community and neighbours......
Lord Jesus, be near to all who are afflicted and help them to trust in you.
Provide friends for the widowed and lonely, the friendless and oppressed.
Give patience to all who are sick, comfort to troubled consciences and