This week we are asked to pray:
Prayers for the week Thank you to Sally for this week’s prayers based on “Glimpses of Glory” by David Adam. Good and gracious God, all that we have comes from you; make us sensitive in our dealings with each other and with your whole creation. Grant that we may reflect your generosity in our lives and do your will here on earth, that we may come to rejoice in your heavenly kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. Lord, the Creator of all, give us a sense of respect for all people: let your church work for the good of all and the uplifting of those who are down. We pray for all relief organisations, for those working among the world's poor. We remember the church in its work in shanty towns and among street children. Lord, guide us that we may be good stewards of what you have given to us. Lord, make us loving people and a caring people. We pray for all who work for little wages and live in poverty: all who are misused and cheated in the world of trade. We pray for countries in deep debt, for places of famine and hunger remembering especially Gaza and Sudan. We remember all whose homes and land have been spoiled by war, by a lack of respect for the earth, by the greed of multinationals; for all who are losing their heritage through the power of others remembering the people of Ukraine. Lord, make us loving people and a caring people. We give thanks for all who taught us love by loving us, for those who gave us respect for ourselves and confidence. Lord, teach us to be open to the needs of others in our homes and in our communities: let us not become hardened or neglectful. We pray for homes where there is respect for each other, where there is neglect and apathy, where there is abuse and animosity. Lord, make us loving people and a caring people. We pray for all who lack well-being, the ill at home or in hospital. We remember those who have no home or security, who have no one to care for them. We pray for all who suffer through feeling unwanted or rejected, all who have been betrayed in love, all who have been deserted. We pray for friends and loved ones in their needs, for all ill and suffering people. Lord, make us loving people and a caring people. We give thanks for all who have entered the fullness of joy and peace in your kingdom, for all who are refreshed and restored in your kingdom. We ask you to bless friends and loved ones departed. Lord, make us loving people and a caring people. Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.