These ideas are designed to be starting points for the prayers of a particular community of faith.
Joe Milner
For the Church: that we, who are made in the image of God, may celebrate God’s gift of life to us and live it with gratitude and zeal
For growth in our faith: that God will draw us into a deeper relationship, help us to trust in challenging times, and free us from fear
For the grace of generosity: that inspired by Christ who became one with us, God will free our hearts to share with those who are struggling so that they may experience God’s blessing
For all who are ill, particularly children and those with chronic conditions: that God will renew the gift of life within them and restore them to health and wholeness
For the parents of children who are ill: that God will comfort them, ease their fear, and give them strength to keep loving and supporting their children
For all who are clinging to life, particularly those who have fled war, gangs, famine, or natural disasters: that God will open the hearts of many to reach out to them and support them
For all who are incapacitated by age, disability, mental illness, or illiteracy: that they may be respected as persons and receive the food, shelter, and medical care they need
For all entrapped by loneliness: that God’s love may break through their bonds and heal their deepest hurts
For the members of Congress: that God will open them to finding ways to work together in developing programs that address the greatest needs in society and the advancement of the common good
For the healing of minds and hearts: that the healing touch of Jesus will restore those who have experienced abuse, discrimination, abandonment, or ridicule
For an end to a reliance on death: that the Spirit will free us from the works of death and help us to protect human life from beginning to natural end
For all who are unemployed: that God will raise their hopes, open new opportunities for them, and relieve their discouragement
For all who are working to end the Covid pandemic: that God will guide and protect all who are manufacturing, distributing, or administering the vaccine and help them to persevere through difficult challenges
For all who are traveling: that God will watch over them and protect them from harm
For peace: that God will guide leaders of nations in promoting agricultural and economic development so that everyone may have food and opportunities to use their gifts