Self-control, one of the Holy Spirit's gifts, lets us respond to our emotions in the way God wants

By Peter Kaye |
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God will work with us to clean up any mess in our lives

By Peter Kaye |
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People in heaven watch us on earth in our struggles but with God's wisdom

By Peter Kaye |
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All prayer should be to God, Jesus or the Holy Spirit

By Peter Kaye |
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The hymn 'There is a green hill far away' contains the Gospel truths

By Peter Kaye |
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You can ask anything in prayer provided you remain honest with God

By Peter Kaye |

Just talk to me


This beautiful poem was written by Bill Colclough, from Lee Abbey's Devon Community. It has reached a lot of people as a simple reflection on how we should pray. Many have found it useful as a way of relaxing in God's presence and removing any pretence at prayer.

There are only a few prohibitions and they all have to do with pretence, deception.