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 more and more put on the attitude of Christ and empty ourselves so that God can raise us to a new life of faithful relationships and loving service

For the grace of conversion: that God will help all who have made poor or destructive choices to change course and follow Christ who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life

For integrity: that we may not merely speak of God’s ways but sincerely commit to living them as faithful disciples

For growth in responsibility: that God will help us to be committed to the decisions that we make and be responsible for following through with them

For discernment: that the Spirit will give us insight and understanding so that we may recognize God’s invitations and follow the path of life

For healing of our attitudes: that God will free us from the desires to control or be selfish, and help us to strive to serve others with love, patience, and humility

For the unity of Christians: that all believers may be of one mind and heart and work together in serving God and confronting evil

For all who are being persecuted: that God will strengthen them, help them to embrace the cross and be instruments of God’s love, mercy, and compassion

For world leaders meeting at the United Nations: that God will help them listen to the needs of humanity and give them wisdom in developing policies so that all may have food, safety, and live in peace

For all who are ill, particularly those with covid-19: that God will ease their pain, help them to receive life-enhancing treatment, restore them to their loved ones

For peace in our cities and neighborhoods: that God will help us recognize the systemic injustices that exist within our communities and give us the courage to work for change and reconciliation

For all who are suffering from the aftermath of hurricanes or wildfires: that God will protect them from further harm, help them to connect with family and friends, and fill their hearts with courage

For migrants and refugees: that all who have fled violence, starvation, or persecution may find welcome and places of safety to live

For all who serve in difficult and distant places, particularly relief workers and members of the military: that God will guide their service and bring them home safely to their families

For healing of the earth: that God will inspire us to act boldly in addressing climate change and other abuses of the earth so that those who are suffering may be relieved and that the future may hold many blessings for the human family