These ideas are designed to be starting points for the prayers of a particular community of faith.

Joe Milner

For the Church: that God will heal our deafness so that we may hear God’s invitations to service and recognize the cry of those who are suffering

For a spirit of listening: that God will free us from the noise that blocks our ability to hear the Word of God,  prepare our hearts to receive that Word, and help us to put God’s vision for tomorrow into practice today

For a deepening of compassion for others: that we may feel the pain and the longings of the poor, the physically and mentally challenged, and of the marginalized so that we may accompany them on their life’s journey

For a spirit of welcome and hospitality in our assembly: that all who join us for worship, community, or service may experience the love of Christ and a warm welcome

For all who have experienced abuse, discrimination, or hatred: that God will heal their pain and renew their spirits

For all who work with the poor and homeless: that they may continually see Christ in all whom they meet

For all who have hearing or speech problems: that we may affirm them as sisters and brothers and help them to use their gifts fully for God’s glory

For all world leaders: that they recognize the dignity of all people regardless of status, wealth, or social position and seek to meet the basic needs of every person

For all who are fearful and anxious: that they may find hope and courage in God's Word and the fellowship of this community

For all recovering from Hurricane Ida: that God will protect them from further harm, renew their energy, and speed the assistance which they need

For all suffering from the power of nature: that God will guide and assist the people of Haiti as they recover from the earthquake and hurricane and send beneficial weather to all the areas that are struggling with wildfires

For those fleeing violence, particularly the people of Afghanistan: that God will protect those in danger, lead them to places of safety, and help them to find a warm welcome in their new communities

For a greater recognition of our call to be stewards of God's creation: that we may experience a new relationship with the created world that God has commended to our care and work to promote the wise use of its resources

For all healthcare workers: that God will keep them safe, renew their energy, and work through them to bring healing and strength to all who are ill

 [USA] For all who labor whether at home or in the workplace: that God will guide them as they provide healing, nourishment, safety, or resources and renew them in mind, body, and spirit for the good of all who depend upon them