'Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.' Isaiah 43:19
We continue to give thanks for Kath and Phil who have come to minister in our parishes. We pray for all newcomers, all who come through our doors, that they may receive the warmest of welcome and find themselves during God’s own family.
Harvest is with us and we pray for all farmers and shops that distribute our food. The hot weather in the summer has made it difficult for growing, and there may be shortages, so we pray for all who struggle to afford the necessary things in life, as the prices will rise. We pray for all food banks and charities that support those who are in debt or homeless.We pray for our country, that any reforms that are promoted by the government, are fair and merciful, considering everyone, not just those who are able to cope with change. We pray for our world, that the peace of God will settle in the hearts of all the rulers who at present simply want more power and more wealth.
We pray for the house-bound, and those with mobility issues, who are less able to get out and socialise and keep up friendships. We pray that we, who are mobile, will ensure that they are regularly visited and included in the life of the church, so that the love of Christ is shared with all our lovely friends, not only the ones that can do things for themselves.
We pray for the youngsters, for those tiny folk that have just started school, and who are beginning the big adventure of learning about the world, and those who have taken the big step of leaving home, and are tentatively making friends with people they have never met before. We ask God to keep them all safe from harm, and to guide them in all their actions and lifestyle.
'The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.' Matthew 9:37-38: