WHAT'S ON?
PRAYER WEEK
RECOVERY ROOM - NATIONAL
Covid-19
Let Us Pray ...
Please pray:
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That the infection rate will come down.
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That we will remain patient and compliant with tier restrictions.
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For effective treatment and recovery for those in hospital. The NHS staff working to treat COVID patients.
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Protection for Teachers and other School staff from infection.
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For a return to normal life this year.
Let Us Pray ...
Please pray about the knock on Effects of Pandemic:
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Increasing Mental health issues.
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A-level and GCSE exams this coming summer
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Increasing levels of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual exploitation as a result of the pandemic.
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Economic Recession
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Thank God for two approved vaccines
Pray for a successful, speedy rollout.
Pray for their continued effectiveness.
Brexit
Let Us Pray ...
The Deal
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Give thanks that a Brexit Deal has been agreed.
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Pray for the ongoing negotiations as details of deal are worked out.
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Pray for the future prosperity of our nation.
Let Us Pray ...
Reconciliation
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Pray for a good ongoing relationship with the countries of the EU.
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Pray for unity in our own nation between those who voted remain and those who voted leave.
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Pray for the future of the UK as Brexit tensions threaten to break up the United Kingdom.
Government & Parliament
UK Economy
Pray for a reduction in our national debt. At the end of July it exceeded £2 trillion for the first time; debt was £2,004 billion, £227.6 billion more than at the same point last year.
Please pray for the Government, especially Richie Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, as there will be many difficult decisions ahead.
Austerity always hits those on low incomes particularly hard. Please pray that our leaders will show them proper consideration and put in place proper measures to help at this time.
Unemployment
Pray for all those who have lost their job or business as a result of the pandemic.
Racism
“God shows no favouritism, in every nation he accepts those who fear him…”
Acts 10: 34-35
Pray for those who have been the victims of racial discrimination or hatred.
Pray that the UK church will properly model unity and harmony between all peoples.
Let Us Pray ...
God of justice,
In your wisdom you create all people in your image, without exception.
Through your goodness, open our eyes to see the dignity, beauty, and worth of every human being.
Open our minds to understand that all your children are brothers and sisters in the same human family.
Open our hearts to repent of racist attitudes, behaviors, and speech which demean others.
Open our ears to hear the cries of those wounded by racial discrimination, and their passionate appeals for change.
Strengthen our resolve to make amends for past injustices and to right the wrongs of history.
And fill us with courage that we might seek to heal wounds, build bridges, forgive and be forgiven, and establish peace and equality for all in our communities.
In Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen.