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 be open to God’s generous love and be filled with gratitude for all the ways God has provided for us

For a spirit of generosity: that we may be free to share the blessings, the wisdom, and the hope God has given us with all who hunger and thirst for a fuller life

For the grace to rely upon God’s providence: that we may entrust to God all our needs, large and small, and rely upon God’s abundant loving care for us

For the grace to bear with one another: that God will give us patience and gentleness to bear with one another through our differences in marriages, families, workplaces, and faith communities so that we can better help one another follow God’s call

For unity amongst all believers: that the Spirit of God who has brought us into the one body through baptism will draw us into common prayer and service of God’s reign

For all grandparents and elderly relations and friends: that we may affirm their gifts and dreams and draw from their wisdom and insights as we plan for our tomorrows

For a deeper awareness of the hungers of our hearts: that God will help us to recognize our deepest desires that God has planted within us and guide us in bringing them to fulfillment

For the courage to serve others: that we may be open to opportunities to meet the needs of others and to generously respond to them even if our gifts or time seem too limited

For all who are on service trips this summer: that their efforts may enrich the lives of those they meet and that they may learn from those with whom they work

For all who bring food to our table each day: that God will bless abundantly those who farm, transport, stock the shelves, and cook the food we eat and provide for them and their families

For all who hunger for freedom: that God will free, heal and restore hope to those imprisoned unjustly, caught in human trafficking, or living under oppressive systems

For all who are traveling: that God will guide their way and bring them safely to their destination

For all who endure hunger each day, particularly orphans, refugees, and the marginalized: that God will open avenues for food to reach them and help our hearts to be more sensitive to their needs and more aware of our abundance

For all who are suffering: that God will send rain to end the drought, guide those fighting wildfires, and give strength to those recovering from disasters

For all participating in the Olympics: that God will protect them from harm, help each participant to compete or fulfill their duties well, and advance a spirit of fellowship among the nations of the world