The Church of England are encouraging us as Christians to take time out each day to pray. You can find more information here:

https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer

In #Meltham, people are being encouraged to join this too……….

Thanks to everyone who continues to commit to prayer together at 11am.  We know everyone cannot commit to this time, but may find these prayers helpful at whatever time prayer can take place.   Prayer can be hard work but as Christians this is what we are called to and is something we can do at this difficult time.

We hope to issue prayer list each Monday – if you need to know anything contact Rev’d Peter Rolls:
p.c.rolls@hotmail.com 01484 340342

PRAYERS

Give thanks for how our local community has risen to this new challenge we are all faced with.  Help them and strengthen them to continue to work together for this community.

We also ask that you give wisdom and plain common sense to all those amongst us who do not seem to want to heed the advice we are given.

Lord God of all Wisdom, we pray for our leaders: the World Health Organisation, national governments, and local leaders  – those working in schools, hospitals, the food industry  and other institutions.

We ask you to grant them wisdom beyond their own wisdom to contain this virus, faith beyond their own faith to fight fear, and strength beyond their own strength to sustain vital institutions through this time of turmoil.

Lord of all Peace, we remember those living in coronavirus hotspots and those currently in isolation. May they know your presence in their isolation, your peace in their turmoil and your patience in their waiting.

Lord God of all Comfort and Counsel, we pray for those who are grieving, reeling from the sudden loss of loved ones.  May they know your presence with them.

Lord God who heals, we pray for all medical professionals dealing daily with the intense pressures of this crisis. Grant them resilience in weariness, discernment in diagnosis, and compassion upon compassion as they care. We thank you for the army of researchers working steadily and quietly towards a cure – give them clarity in their research and an unexpected breakthrough.

We ask these things in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord  Amen

Bible Reference – Jeremiah 32.17

“Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” (Jeremiah 32:17 )