At Valley Park United Methodist Church, members participate in self-guided Daily Prayer at 1:11pm. We pray silently or aloud wherever we are and during whatever we are doing. It helps us feel connected and the power of prayer is multiplied by the number of us who are all praying together at the same time.
For those who are not certain about what to pray for, we offer these suggestions which can be found in our weekly bulletins:
DAILY PRAYER TIME: 1:11 P.M.
Stop and say a few prayers for ourselves, our families, friends, neighbors and our prayer list.
Prayers based on John 1:29-42 focus on recognizing Jesus as the "Lamb of God" who removes sin, asking for help to decrease so He increases in our lives, finding purpose in following Him ("What are you looking for?"), and sharing His presence, leading to prayers for confession, guidance to follow, and strength to point others to Him through humble actions and lives of worship.
Prayers for Ourselves
For Recognizing Jesus:
"Lord, you are the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Open my eyes to see You, not just in grand moments, but in quiet times, that I may truly know You as my Savior".
For Humility & Following:
"Help me decrease so You may increase in my life, Lord. Give me the courage to leave my nets and follow You, as You invite, 'Come and See,' and strengthen me to learn from You daily".
For Purpose:
"Father, I ask what I should do. Reveal my purpose and the path You have for me, so my life becomes a testament to Your presence and glory, like John the Baptist's life pointed to You".
For a Witnessing Life:
"Fill me with Your Spirit, Jesus, that my actions, not just my words, may point others to You. Cleanse my heart and renew my hope to live as a humble witness to Your love".
Prayers for Others
"Gracious God, I lift up those around me to Your loving care. Strengthen them in their daily walk, provide for their needs, and let them feel Your presence in every quiet moment."
For Those Seeking:
"Lord, for those who are searching and asking 'What are we looking for?', guide them to find You, the Lamb of God, who offers true satisfaction and a new life".
For the Suffering:
"For those in despair, hunger, or pain, let us, through our acts of kindness and presence, point them to Christ, our hope, our bread, and our comfort".
For the Lost:
"May Your Spirit work in the hearts of those who don't know You, drawing them to recognize Jesus as the Son of God, the Savior who never leaves them, just as You revealed Him to Andrew and Peter".
Combined Prayer (John 1:29-42)
"Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world! Thank You for Your ultimate sacrifice. We confess our sins and ask for Your mercy to cleanse us. Like John, we desire to decrease so You increase, and to point others to You, Jesus. Open our eyes to see You, to hear Your invitation, 'Come and See,' and to follow You wholeheartedly, finding our purpose and rest in Your presence. Strengthen us to be your witnesses, bringing Your light and love to a world in need. Amen".
