The Prayer Garden is a podcast from St Peter’s Bethnal Green to help you meet with God and pray for the world.

Reading – John 15:1-17.
Music – ‘Reminiscing’ by Yehezkel Raz.
Prayer – A prayer of abiding.

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Lord Jesus,
I abide in you. I make my home in you.
Would you abide in me and make my heart your home.
Apart from you, I can do nothing
Apart from you, I have no good thing
Apart from you, I will never bear fruit.
But in you, I can ask for anything
In you, I have everything In you, I will be fruitful.
I will not lean on my own talents and gifts
nor strive for worldly success and acclaim
I will lean on your grace and sufficiency.
And rest in your heavenly joy and identity.
For I am not your employee but your child
neither am I a strongman, but a sinner
Jesus. Purify me from worldly motivations to seem impressive, successful, and powerful.
And create in me a heart that is gentle, humble, and dependent on you.
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen.

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We are an eclectic church community at the heart of East London which worships Jesus in scripture, Spirit, and the sacraments. We hope to be a safe haven to whoever steps through our doors, but in 2020 this has proved to be challenging.

During these times of social distancing, our church family is still here for you, and so is our garden. These podcasts are intended to help you pray, find peace, and meet with your Father in Heaven and are best enjoyed in the St Peter’s Garden. Equally, wherever you find yourself, we pray these small episodes bless you.

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