Prayer Diary
March
I am the LORD your God,
I am holding your hand,
so don’t be afraid,
I am here to help you.
Isaiah 41:13
In you I hope all the day long
O my God, in you I trust.*
Please pray for the following
Mark to get a proper diagnosis on his health and thus get the correct treatment and he may continue to be guided by our loving Lord
Rachel that her health problem can be sorted out satisfactorily so she can enjoy life as she should at her age but rejoice she has been offered a place at College
Caroline and Ben as they support Mark and Rachel
The distribution of the Covid vaccine to
continue to be administered as quickly as possible, so that we may look forward to normality
People to be patient just a little longer so that we really can enjoy a summer of fun and socialising
The production of the vaccines can continue to be manufactured efficiently so that we may share any spare capacity with the poorer regions of the world
You are the God of my salvation,
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul*
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul;
O my God, in you I trust.*
The NHS staff that the Lord will continue to uphold them and give them the strength and mental agility to do their tasks well
Many in our church family who are experiencing different difficulties at the moment
Those suffering from the virus and those who have recovered but have lingering symptoms
Continued compassion of all who work with others who are suffering due to health problems, anxiety or lonliness
Boris Johnson and the Government, that they will be guided by the Lord as they make vital and difficult decisions on our behalf
Young people and children as they struggle with restrictions, especially social interaction and that the return to learning will not be interrupted again
People who are working from home and also missing out on interaction at their usual place of work
Those who are in Care Homes, and their staff, that the residents will be cheered by being able to see a member of their family or a friend on a regular basis
The USA as their new President puts his policies into practice and their death rate will fall dramatically
Any difficulties with our trading with the EU will be sorted out so that businesses can export and import smoothly
Both Houses of Parliament that they will seek to pass just laws and for godly men and women to be are raised up at all levels of Government
The Queen and the Royal Family as do their best to carry on serving the country despite the difficulties they are encountering at this time
Those struggling with mental health issues that Jesus will reveal Himself to them and they will know His presence with them
That as we learn during this period of Lent about different aspects of Care that we may grow in faith and put into practice things which we have learnt
O God, You are my God; I shall
seek You earnestly; my soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, in a dry and weary land where there is no water
Psalm 63:1
The Lord to continue to water the roots of kindness within us and for those who use social media to express critical comments, without knowing all the details, to change their ways and for them to be unable to do so in future anonimously
Our Church to be able to open in the near future and that we may attract people into our midst and make them feel at home and comfortable in our presence
Our Archbishops and Bishops that they will
be positive and strong in the way they lead and guide the Church and Country
The Pastoral Care team and others who keep in touch with those living on their own or suffering illness or bereavement
Our Missionary partners that the Lord will continue to lead them at this difficult time
Those who suffer from mental health problems and anxiety that they will be able to get the help they so desperately need and also the support of family and friends
Ourselves asking that the Lord and the Holy Spirit will do a sovereign work of grace within us all
Remember, Lord, your compassion and love, for they are from everlasting
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul
O my God, in you I trust.
*From Psalm 25
Those who write Bible notes and other literature to enable us to grow in faith and understand more of what the Bible says to us today
The hospitality industry and the entertainment industry which are suffering so much and that many will be able to hang on until they are able to reopens their doors
The media that they will be fairer with their reporting and respect those they are interviewing, giving them time to reply without interrupting so much
People to remain vigilant as we slowly come out of lockdown