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, fulfilling God’s will with our words and deeds, and being a sister or brother to one another

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

For growth in faith: that amid sufferings and trials, God will help us to rely upon God’s strength and power so that we may give witness to the Gospel

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 do not know God or believe in God’s love: that God will encounter them in gentle ways and open their hearts to God’s great love for them

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 on 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 tornadoes: 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 the protection of the air we breathe: that God will help us to better the quality of the air, inspire us in reducing the pollutants, and guide us in preserving it for the good of all the human family

For the gift of peace: that God will help the leaders of nations to recognize the dignity of each person and bring an end to the warfare in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan