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I found the week of guided prayer very meaningful. I found it helpful having the time with H. who gently guided my thinking. It was good to have a focused week where I had decided to set aside the time for reflection with God, and having the time each day with Helen helped me to sort through the things that came up in my times of quiet. I also appreciated the devotional services at the beginning and end of the week. They were lovely times of quiet and reflection and very peace giving. It was a very enriching week.

It was wonderfully refreshing week: people have commented on how they feel they have grown closer to God during the week. May God continue to richly bless your ministry.
Week of Prayer Local Organiser

What I got from the WOGP was…
1. Someone actually spent time and listened to me.
2. It is rare to find people who will take time out and really listen.
3. Time is so precious.

Having a prayer guide during this time was a blessing; I was gently invited to reflect on what it really means for me to trust God in all things. I was drawn to meditate on a well-known passage of scripture and found fresh insights every day from this one Psalm.

This week was a week where I was very aware that “The secret to prayer is not to try to make God present, but to make ourselves present to God”. Throughout the week there were constant reminders of his care for me and his presence in the world around. Through people and circumstances I found God was constantly surprising me with encouragement and love.

Being the second time I had participated in a Week of Guided Prayer I had some expectations of how the week might progress. The first time I had taken part, I was on holiday and had the most wonderful experience of God inviting me to be still and soak up the blessing of peace and calmness that were part of learning “the unforced rhythms of grace”.
I didn’t expect a repeat of what happened before and I was interested to see how a retreat in daily life would really work itself out while juggling the normal routines of work and home
life.

I found that deliberately setting aside time in the midst of what became a busy and challenging week was difficult but incredibly rewarding. I sensed that barriers were removed, enabling me to have a heightened awareness of God’s presence in my life. Circumstances meant that this was a week where I found myself having to face potential future uncertainties and the emotions that were a by-product of these uncertainties.

A Week of Guided Prayer was a chance to reflect, take stock and allow God space in my living patterns - my journey was one of God of the intimate detail contrasting with God of the colossal tragedies in world.’ 

I was privileged to attend a Week of Guided Prayer and found the experience very worthwhile. It helped me to take some time-out and reflect on my relationship with God.  I normally spend a large portion of my time giving out to others, so it was great to have someone giving to me through questions, great listening skills and wisdom.  I learnt some new things about prayer that have been helpful and broadened my view.  I found the group sessions encouraging and meaningful and enjoyed the peace and reflection they brought.

I found I listened more and gave people my full attention when they were talking to me. I acknowledged the little miracles that I saw God doing in people's lives, and thanked God more. I laughed more this week than I had ever remembered. I noticed the light in people's eyes more; I noticed the sun shining on people as they were talking; I noticed the light bathing a room with warmth and love, and I noticed a number of rainbows over and smiled.
I welcomed the children’s interruptions more when they just wanted to share or chat.  I noticed I lived in the moment more this week and actioned God’s promptings.  I consciously took time out for God and chatted and thanked Him.  It was wonderful to have someone who just listened to me for 1/2 hour each day; and who walked beside me, guided my prayer life, and helped me to get closer to God.  Thank you God.

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More Feedback

I find it hard to get away for a weekend or week but this I could do. One hour a day committed to my prayer life, helped me do what I want to do every other week, but fail to achieve. The results of setting this time aside with God were awesome.
It was an experience of God rather than a duty to pray. God touched my inner most being & I'm still processing it.

I believe an important factor of this week was my personal commitment of time to be with God. I experienced "God moments" that brought an awareness of how I can be with God. I was rewarded
with sharing with my prayer guide by exploring new ways to pray and develop my relationship and spiritual journey with God.

The guided prayer week was a wonderful time to draw away from daily life with God while still doing life as usual. Watching the process with another enhanced the experience and understanding that I have of God.

I was so ready to take some time out and do a retreat - I had
prayed about going on a retreat, as I felt a strong desire to be closer to God. 
My idea was to go away somewhere for a bit of R&R and remove myself completely from my family, friends, and community.  Little did I know that this was the particular retreat I was meant to attend.

Throughout the week I was open to listening to God more. It was
such a joy to wake up in the morning not knowing what was going to be happening. Yes I had the everyday chores to do, but for whatever reason, I was ready for this week.