PRAYER LIST for the week beginning 5th July
This week our readings remind us of our need for God to help us in the difficulties and trials of everyday life. Jesus offers words of great comfort; “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Please pray for the humility and trust to bring our individual burdens to Christ. Pray for His help and reassurance in all our worries and problems. Pray for greater self knowledge, so that we rely less on our own resources and allow God more power in our lives.
Pleas pray for our Church and parish this week, as we take part in the licensing of our new Associate priest, Revd Ann Devereux. Pray for blessings upon her as she begins her ministry amongst us and pray that we will be both blessed by her and also be a blessing to her. Pray with thanksgiving for the safe return of Tom, our priest in charge and for the faithful ministry of Jane and Antony.
Please pray for peace in the world’s war zones, and for all who are seeking a lasting settlement of the conflicts. Pray for all in leadership roles whose decisions have such consequences for the lives of others. Pray especially for our own government and for an early solution to the problems and uncertainties which we read about daily.
Please continue to pray for the practical needs of our fellow Christians in South Rwenzori who need help with providing facilities which we take for granted. Pray for the work of Christian agencies in this country and abroad, seeking to meet the basic needs of people in so many places. Pray for prayerful generosity with both money and time and skills.
Please pray for the sick and the sad and lonely. Pray for the recently bereaved and for all who are mourning the loss of someone they cared for. Pray for those who comfort them, that they may bring peace and reassurance and insight into the boundless love of God for each of us. Pray for those recently married in our Church and those preparing for marriage. Pray that our encounters with them will be a blessing and a glimpse of that boundless love.
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