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 risk entering a deeper relationship with Jesus that will transform us and the way we live

For courage: that God will empower us to be truth-tellers in our everyday circumstances and witnesses to God’s presence in our relationships and workplaces

For the gift of Wisdom: that the Word of God may enter our hearts, bring us to a new awareness of virtues, and guide us in living as Children of God

For greater trust: that God will free us from our past mistakes, strengthen us as we recognize our weaknesses, and open us to cooperate with God’s power working within us

For openness of heart: that God will open our hearts to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit inviting us to new opportunities in bringing God’s Word and love where it is needed

For healing: that the Spirit will comfort us when we are misunderstood, renew us when we have been unjustly criticized, and inspire us to show God’s love each day

For freedom of spirit: that God will free us from all attachments so that we may respond wholeheartedly to God’s invitations and seek first God’s reign in our lives

For transformation of our hearts: that we may recognize our greatest weakness, surrender it to God, and allow God to work within us for God’s glory

For all who are alienated from their families or communities: that God will open new opportunities for dialogue, understanding, and reconciliation

For the acceptance of others: that God will help us to be open to the stranger and their gifts as they enter our lives so that we may be nurtured and enriched by them

For all who are struggling: that God will free those bound by addictions, give support to those facing their weaknesses, and guide them in starting anew

For all who are suffering: that God will bring healing to the sick, relief to those experiencing drought, renewal to those who have experienced abuse or crime,

For greater stewardship awareness: that God will guide us in caring for God’s creation and preserving its resources for future generations

For all government leaders: that God will give them the wisdom to fulfill their responsibilities, hearts sensitive to the needs of those whom they serve, and courage to pursue the common good

For peace: that God will free those who are oppressed by authoritarian governments, bring an end to violence in the Holy Land and Ukraine, and help all to recognize the dignity of each person