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 grow in our awareness of how God is fulfilling the deepest desires of our hearts, expectantly await God’s continuing work, and learn to recognize God’s presence in our lives
For the grace of attentiveness: that we may be aware of the signs of the times and that the Spirit will shake us from our complacency to live life fully each day
For authenticity: that while surrounded by the darkness of selfishness, jealousy, and greed, we may live as children of the light and show God’s love, patience, and compassion to others
For all who await God's blessings, particularly those who are pregnant, those who are separated from family or homeland, and for members of the military awaiting to return home: that God’s comforting and strengthening love will sustain them
For freedom from fear: that we may know God’s presence with us even in times of darkness and confusion
For leaders of nations: that their hearts may be awakened by God so that the needs for jobs, healthcare, safety and nourishment may be met for all who are in need
For all children: that they may recognize all the blessings that are theirs and that their hearts may not be lost in the things that they desire
For all who are working for peace, particularly in the middle East: that God will guide and inspire their work and open new doors for peace, cooperation, and economic advancement
For all who are ill, particularly those who are awaiting surgery: that God’s healing love will sustain and comfort them
For all who are returning home this weekend: that God will keep them safe and help them to arrive without delay
For the homeless and the homebound: that they may experience love and acceptance through our concern and outreach
For all who are searching for jobs: that God will open new doors and new opportunities for them to use their gifts and support their families
For all who yearn to be free and begin again, particularly those with addictions, those in abusive situations, those experiencing discrimination and persecution: that God lead them to healing and new beginnings
For communities torn by strife and civil discord: that God will turn hearts from violence and help everyone to listen and work toward a common good
For the gift of peace: that God will teach the hearts of all the human family so that swords may be turned into plowshares and the resources for war into resources for healing and development