This week we are asked to pray for
Prayers for this week
Thank you to Judith for this week’s prayers.
Heavenly Father, thank you that we can approach you directly with our requests because of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross which broke down the barrier between yourself and us. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Loving God, we pray for people who have had to flee from their homes, because of earthquakes, drought or floods. Forgive us for any part we as human beings have played in causing these catastrophes and help us to use the knowledge we have today to reverse the effects of our ignorance and greed. Please help all the agencies who are working hard to alleviate the suffering of the victims of these disasters. We pray, too, for those who have become refugees because of war. We think especially of the people of Ukraine, Sudan and the Armenians who have fled from Nagorno-Karabakh. Please bless all the people who are opening their doors and hearts to refugees around the world. May their example inspire us all to be more generous. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Merciful God, we ask you to help all the people who are working to find ways to help reverse the damage we are doing to our planet. We thank you for the progress which has been made and the encouragement and incentives which have been offered, not least by the Prince of Wales, to enterprising inventors and scientists to realise their visions for a sustainable future. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Gracious Lord, we pray for Christians who are being persecuted for their faith in so many countries around the world. Help us to find ways to support and encourage them to continue to have faith in you. May their courage and determination inspire us as we seek to bring those we love and live amongst into your kingdom. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord, we pray for our young people and ask you to guide the person you have chosen to be our Children and Families Worker to apply for this position. We pray for Jo and Luke and their children as they prepare to leave us early next year, and ask you to bless them and guide them. Please bless and encourage all those who help with Wild Church, Tom Toms and Discoverers. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Loving Father, we pray for those we know who are sick and ask for your comfort and healing for them. We remember all those who have died recently and pray for their families and friends in their grief. Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.