VICAR This time of year, as the expense of the Christmas holidays inevitably approaches, I often think about those facing financial hardship. It can be a difficult time, filled with anxieties about making ends meet, providing for loved ones, and keeping a roof over one’s head. It’s a time when many feel isolated and overwhelmed by the pressures of a world that seems designed for … Continue reading A Prayer for Those Facing Financial Hardship
VICAR This time of year, as the days get shorter and the nights draw in, I often think about the importance of community. We live in a world that can feel increasingly isolating, where people are often busy with their own lives and disconnected from those around them. But community is essential to our well-being, providing us with a sense of belonging, support, and shared … Continue reading A Prayer for Community
VICAR This time of year, as the seasons begin to change, I often think about those who are grieving. Loss is a universal experience, yet it is often felt in isolation. Those who are grieving may feel overwhelmed by their sadness, guilt, or anger. They may feel lost and alone. So this week, Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, let us focus on those who … Continue reading A Prayer for the Grieving
VICAR This time of year, as the seasons begin to change, I often think about the elderly members of our communities. As the world seems to speed up around us, there are many older individuals who feel increasingly isolated or overlooked. Some face the challenges of declining health, loneliness, or the loss of loved ones. So this week, Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, let … Continue reading A Prayer for the Elderly
VICAR Our world is broken. All around us, we see heartache, despair, and pain. The needs of our world can be overwhelming and often it can be a struggle to knowing what we should do. The one thing we can do is pray. Prayer is powerful. Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, this week I ask You to dwell on the plight of those caught … Continue reading A Prayer for the Lost
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are well. If You have children, I wish them the very best as they prepare to return to school or to start university. This week I am responding to a request from someone in the Country Squire team who is selling their company. There is nothing wrong in asking God to assist when You … Continue reading A Prayer for Smooth Transactions
VICAR I like this time of year more than many of the children! Although some of the children are looking forward to going back to school this week, there are many who dread a return to the classroom and wish that the summer holidays will never end. So this week, Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, let us focus on them – the children. “Children … Continue reading A Prayer for Our Children
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are well and staying out of trouble, neither attending any riots nor urging innocents to set fire to their heads for banking at Barclays. This week I would like You to think of how You can be more just. Also to think of how You can support others who are striving for justice. Romans … Continue reading A Prayer for Justice
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are well and healthy. This week, I’d like to draw Your attention towards the need for maintaining free speech. Although the Church over the years has failed too often on free speech, the Bible has some good passages that shed light on the subject: Proverbs 31:8-9 Open your mouth for the mute, for the … Continue reading A Prayer for Free Speech
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that I find You and Your families well this Sunday. Life is all about using Our free will, given to Us by God. What is the correct choice? What is the wrong course of action? There are times when trial and error is a justified policy. There are other times when We are expected to follow … Continue reading A Prayer for Illumination
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are well. Today a brave gentleman called Edmundo González will win the elections in Venezuela where, for over a decade, the incumbent Nicolas Maduro has been President, despite losing previous elections. In the UK We may well grumble at the British government but at least our political system respects election results. Do not expect … Continue reading A Prayer for Venezuela
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are well and, especially if You are on holiday, relaxed. This week I have been asked to offer a prayer for our daughters. So that is what I have done below. Psalms 144:12 12 Then our sons in their youth will be like well-nurtured plants, and our daughters will be like pillars carved to adorn … Continue reading A Prayer for Our Daughters
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are well. Good luck England today against the Spanish! This week, requested by the Squires who are pleasantly shocked by the sudden rise in US readers of this magazine, I have published a prayer for Our American Cousins. This is especially timely given events in Pennsylvania yesterday. The Bible says little about international alliances … Continue reading A Prayer for Our American Cousins
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are well and have overcome any General Election hangover. Those who have stayed in the country may well be wondering what happens next. This week I’d like You to pray for the covetous, that they may see the wrong in their actions. The Bible warns us many times about them: Luke 12:15: “Beware of … Continue reading A Prayer for the Covetous
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that my short, weekly message meets You well and that You are enjoying the summer sunshine wherever You are. This week, as elections loom, I would like to pray for democracy. That, whatever the result in the General Election, the winner is respected by the losers and that We can all move forward peacefully and in … Continue reading A Prayer for British Democracy
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are fit and healthy. This week I would like You to remember one person who has passed. This person could be Your relative, a friend or someone famous. Please think about them. Please remember your experiences with or of them. Then please spend the time to pray for their soul. In so doing You … Continue reading Sunday Prayer
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are well. This week I’d like You to reflect on being calm. How do You reach a state of tranquillity in Your lives? Please read the following by an unknown author: On This Day….Mend a quarrelSearch out a forgotten friendDismiss suspicion and replace it with trustWrite a love letterShare some treasuresGive a soft answerEncourage … Continue reading A Prayer for Inner Peace
Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are well. This week saw the D-Day Anniversary commemorations in France and Britain. Many of You will have Grandparents or parents who were involved in the D-Day landings. Today I dedicate this page to a prayer for them. Have a great week all and enjoy the sunshine. All Powerful God,We honour today those men and … Continue reading Prayer for the Fallen
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are well and relaxed. This week I’d like to focus on those of You who suffer from anxiety and to offer You a prayer to help You. Let Us turn to the Bible: Philippians 4:6-7 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known … Continue reading A Prayer to Defeat Anxiety
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are well and that You are hopeful; that great days are ahead. With talk on social media and across the world of imminent world war with Russia, let’s be positive and see the faith, hope and love in our world for a change. Here are some biblical quotes about hope to inspire You: If … Continue reading A Prayer for Hope
