Lord, thank you...

for your presence here, 
for the opportunity to pray, 
for the promise of peace, 
for the beauty of the world, 
for the kindness of people... 
for all those whom I love... 
... and who love me... 
for your love towards me 
(and especially for...) 
for the cross of Christ and the power of the Spirit. 
Help me to show my gratitude in deeds
as well as in words.

Lord, I am troubled...

I am anxious and distressed for myself... 
for others... 
Especially about... 
Help me to trust your love,

for you to carry our sorrows. 
Teach me to act and speak in the way that you want. 
Give me the wisdom to know when not to interfere. 
Calm my fears, 
for all things are in your hands.

Lord, I am sorry for the times...

when I have been hasty or unkind 
(especially to...), 
thought or acted selfishly, 
failed to forgive or to ask for forgiveness,

forgotten your presence, 
taken your love for granted. 
I thank you for your promise to forgive all those who turn back to you in penitence.

Lord, I pray for...

My family.... 
and friends..., 
my neighbours at home..., 
at work..., 
The ones I like... 
and dislike... 
for those who are ill... 
those who are troubled, 
or who mourn. 
For the oppressed, 
for those involved in disaster or war. 
Bless them, Father, 
in their various troubles, 
and show me how I may help.

The Collect (Prayer) for Purity

Almighty God, 
to whom all hearts are open, 
all desires known, 
and from whom no secrets are hidden: 
cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, 
and worthily magnify your holy name; 
through Christ our Lord. 
Amen

After St Augustine

Almighty God, 
you have made us for yourself, 
and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you: 
pour your love into our hearts and draw us to yourself, 
and so bring us at last to your heavenly city where we shall see you face to face: 
through Jesus Christ our Lord, 
who is alive and reigns with you, 
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 
one God, 
now and forever. 
Amen