Prayer for the Nation
Daily Themes: Sunday: Family, friends and loved ones Monday: Schools and colleges, children and young people Tuesday: Elderly, isolated and vulnerable Wednesday: Businesses, the workplace and economic wellbeing Thursday: The NHS and other key workers Friday: National and Local government Saturday: All who are grieving, and all suffering with physical and mental ill-health Sunday Family, friends and loved ones We lift to God those we hold in our hearts – praying for their health, their well-being and their sense of hope. We pray that even when loved ones cannot physically be together they would not feel apart. We ask for God’s help in our communicating, our connecting and our caring. Monday Schools and colleges, children and young people We pray for all those involved in the shaping of young lives. We give God thanks for the sacrifice and commitment of teachers and all those involved in serving children and young people in education. We pray that all might be nurtured and cared for and that every needful resource would be made available – that all lives can flourish even in these difficult times and that no-one would be overlooked. Tuesday Elderly, isolated and vulnerable We echo God’s commitment to those most at risk of this virus by praying today for those who are particularly vulnerable and isolated: praying for their deliverance, protection and comfort. We hold before God those who care for them – that they would be strengthened and encouraged in this work. Wednesday Businesses, the workplace and economic wellbeing In this time of great challenge, we pray for the economic wellbeing of the country. We remember before God those who face great uncertainty in their work. We lift before God those who have lost their jobs and face an uncertain and difficult future. We pray for a renewed commitment to our common life together. Thursday The NHS and other key workers Our God is the great healer – and the agent used more than any other is the NHS. Today we voice our gratitude for those who serve this country in the National Health Service and pray for that God would prosper the work of their hands – that they would all be encouraged in their continued work of sacrifice and care amongst us. Friday National and Local government We pray for those who are in positions of authority with responsibility for decision making at national and local level at this difficult time. We ask that God would give great wisdom, deep commitment to all and right judgment. Saturday All who are grieving, and all suffering with physical and mental ill-health ‘Lord the one you love is ill….’ John 11 v 3 We bring to God all those who suffer in body, mind, spirit or with grief. We ask that in God’s great loving kindness they might know God’s sustaining presence amidst their pain. We pray for those who are stretched beyond their own capacity to cope and remain hopeful – that in the roar of these waterfalls God would bring a sense of coherence, comfort and strength. A Grace Dear God We are grateful for all that you have given to us – this food, each other and our health. We pray for those who lack these things we enjoy. Give us thank full hearts and opportunities to share your gifts with others. We lift before you this country in these difficult days – and pray you would protect us, encourage us and keep us. Amen. |