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 love and presence

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 in isolation or who are homebound: that we, like Jesus, may attend to them, affirm them, and support them

For all who are clinging to life, particularly those who have fled war, gangs, famine, or natural disasters: that God will lead them to safety and 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 burdened by heat or drought: that God will break the extremes of nature, bring relief to those who are suffering, and open resources to assist those in need

For peace and healing: that God will comfort all parents and family members who have experienced the death of a child, help them find support, and bring peace to their hearts

For peace: that God will guide leaders of nations to work together to violence and promote programs for clean water, expansion of agricultural production, and economic development amongst people who are struggling to survive

[USA] For our nation: that God will guide us in living the values which we proclaim so that all may experience life, liberty, and justic