These ideas are designed to be starting points for the prayers of a particular community of faith.

Joe Milner

For the Church: that we may truly be the family of God, taking the Word of God to heart and fulfilling God’s will with our words and deeds

For a spirit of hope: that all who are experiencing affliction may draw strength from the resurrection of Christ and be renewed within so that they may give witness and glory to God

For all the children of Eve and Adam: that they may accept the new life offered by Christ and rescued from evil, ignorance and lack of meaning in life

For the gift of discernment: that we may recognize the work of God within and around us, cooperate with it more fully and never be deceived by the glamour of evil

For all who are bound by guilt from past deeds: that Christ will free them, refresh their inner selves and give them a new vision for life and service

For guidance: that God will inspire all who are confronting the powers of evil and help them to bring freedom to those entrapped by addictions, prejudice, human trafficking or violence

For couples who are struggling in their marriage relationship: that the Spirit will help them recognize the gift that they are to each other and open new levels of communication and understanding

For all who are service trips: that God will protect them from harm, help them to share their talents with others and help them to learn from those whom they visit

For all who are ill:  that the Spirit of God will give comfort to those who are ill, strength to those facing surgery and renew the gift of life within all who desire wholeness

For all who are grieving: that God will comfort them in their time of loss and fill their hearts with peace

For all who are traveling: that God will watch over them, protect them from harm and help them to have good visits at their destinations

For all who have been impacted by floods, volcanoes or wildfires: that God will help them rebuild their lives, give them strength to face their challenges and touch the hearts of many to assist them   

For protection of the air we breathe: that God will help us preserve the quality of air, reducing the pollutants and preserving it for the good of all the human family

For the gift of peace: that God will guide the leaders of nations as they seek to reduce nuclear weapons, conflicts over territory and terrorism