Prayer Resources
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When the prayer line is closed or busy, you can leave a message with your prayer request. At this time you can also listen to a special prayer message. Many people find listening to these messages, for example through the night, very helpful and uplifting.
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Book of Silent Prayer
First published in 1969, Unity’s Book of Silent Prayer quickly became a cherished companion for generations of Unity members. A rich and thoughtful compilation of Unity prayers, reflections, verse, Biblical readings and affirmations for different occasions.
Although the book is now sadly out of print, we present here a short selection of some of the best prayers from the original, in the form of eight short YouTube videos. The words are read by Steve Gough, Sheila Ross and Patricia Rosser – and accompanied by restful natural images and sounds. |
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Monthly Reflection for April |
April's Prayer Service Guide |
BE DARING IN FAITH By Mona Schmidt Faith has been called "the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark." This is the overcoming faith that Jesus taught. Have you ever felt the need for this kind of faith-faith to help you meet the challenges of life? Jesus did not claim that His faith was unique or exclusive, but often said that anything is possible to those who have even a grain of faith. Through the parables, He taught us the power of faith to heal both mind and body, to improve any condition, to supply us with the necessities of life, to clarify our lives, and to assure us of God's eternal love and care. Everyone has been endowed by God with the gift of faith. In the development and exercise of this gift, we can learn to live as Jesus lived, trusting God for life, strength, wisdom, joy, and abundance. In our daily practice, we can discover the unlimited bounty of God, the unlimited bounty that always exceeds anything we can think of as our hearts' desires. Faith is a deep inner knowing that all we need or seek is already ours. As you take time to pray and meditate, you become centered in God's presence and your faith grows. Faith draws you nearer to God and to the enduring good that is God's will for you. Be daring in faith. You have enough faith to call forth God's gift of light and to let it guide you. The light of God within you directs your every step. You have enough faith to call forth God's gift of life and to let it restore you to perfect health. Feel the life of God reverberating throughout every cell and tissue of your body, energizing it and bringing forth wholeness. You have enough faith to call forth God's gift of substance, which prospers you abundantly. As you quiet your thoughts in prayer, let rich ideas fill your mind and picture the abundance of God, bringing you wonderful new blessings. You have enough faith to affirm God's light, life, and substance for others and to see them abundantly blessed. Those you hold in your heart will benefit from your faith-filled prayers as you see them blessed in every way. Be daring in faith, dear friend, and your faith will take you much further than you can see. Be daring in faith, and let your faith sing, even when "the dawn is still dark." Be daring in faith, and your faith will fill you with the peace of knowing that bountiful blessings are yours. Morning Song I rose today while all was still in darkness. God’s hand had barely touched the sky with light, And as I went about my simple duties A robin sang nearby in sheer delight. Most creatures greet the dawn with quiet whispers, In sleepy murmur, soft chirp or trill, But joyous robin sits amongst the branches Calling his Glory to God to sky and hill He knows that with each new day’s dawning The darkness can no longer the sunlight hide; He greets each day with sweet anticipation And sends his hymn of praise both far and wide. Oh, God, that I might catch each new day aborning With such endless faith, salute the morning! #554 |
Note: this prayer service sheet is produced by Unity in the United States; and so spellings and words might occasionally be Americanised. Also the contact details given at the end are those provided for those living in the US. |
Thank you for your prayers and words of comfort. Thank goodness I am feeling very much better from the recent illness… your support has been of great comfort to me.
Joy
From feeling so alone and troubled, the peace I was longing for, and the comfort from knowing I was being enfolded in prayer, came back to me, and is still with me. Thank you for all that you do and give, it helps one so much. Thank you for continuing to hold me and my loved ones in prayer, which you have done for many years now.
J.S, IOW
Dear Silent Unity,
I phoned last week for prayers to be said for my husband and son. I am very happy and grateful to say that my husband is getting better every day and my son has already been offered a job he likes. Thank you for putting them on your list of prayers. We thank God for the blessing our family always. We thank Unity for their spiritual support and we deeply appreciate your help. Thank you for the kind letters and support you gave us. It is always a pleasure to receive your letters and excited to read them as well. Your letters always give me some peace of mind and draw me closer to God.
I phoned last week for prayers to be said for my husband and son. I am very happy and grateful to say that my husband is getting better every day and my son has already been offered a job he likes. Thank you for putting them on your list of prayers. We thank God for the blessing our family always. We thank Unity for their spiritual support and we deeply appreciate your help. Thank you for the kind letters and support you gave us. It is always a pleasure to receive your letters and excited to read them as well. Your letters always give me some peace of mind and draw me closer to God.
C. L, London