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 daily choose to follow Christ and find the fulfillment of all our deepest longings in Him

For openness of spirit: that we may hear the words of Jesus as the words of eternal life and put them into practice each day

For inner freedom: that we may have the freedom of spirit to grow in Christ and never be enslaved by power, money, fame, or work

For the grace to love unselfishly: that we may place the needs and welfare of others ahead of our interests just as Christ laid down his life out of love for us

For daily strength: that in times of confusion and trial, we may find encouragement and light in the words of Jesus that bring us spirit and life

For the ability to reverence one another: that we may recognize Christ in one another and strive to honor and encourage each other toward wholeness

For all who are skeptics: that the integrity of our lives will offer convincing witness to God’s presence and action in our world today

For all who turned away from Christ and the Christian Community: that the Holy Spirit will awaken within them the flame of faith and help them hear Jesus’ invitation to life and community

For all who are beginning a new semester, particularly those who are going away for the first time: that God will guide and protect them in the months ahead and help them to grow in wisdom, knowledge, and love

For all spouses: that God will strengthen their commitment to one another and help them to offer mutual support to each other along the journey of life

For all couples preparing for marriage: that God will deepen their love for each other and help them to honor God’s life and presence in one another

For a deepening of awe and awareness regarding human life: that we may appreciate the mystery of God's gift of life in all people and work to protect it from the beginning until natural death

For scientists who study climate and environment: that God will guide and inspire their work as they seek to understand the factors that impact our weather systems

For all who are suffering from the power of nature: that God will heal their pain from loss following floods, wildfires, or hurricanes, renew their hope, and give them strength to rebuild their lives

For Peace: that God will guide the peace negotiations and bring an end to war and violence throughout the world