Loving Lord, today we hear your call to your disciples to heal, to raise and to cleanse. Help us follow their lead, help us to help others in your name. Hear our prayers we bring before you.
We pray for those affected by the current unrest in Northern Ireland. We pray that communities will come together to spread peace not fear, to create understanding as opposed to division.
We continue to pray for peace in our troubled world. We remember those caught up in the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. We particularly pray for those that have been forced to relocate and rebuild their lives.
We pray for those that feel lost, forgotten, abandoned. May the Holy Spirit embrace and enfold them in divine love. May they discover a new route, find new meaning and purpose in life.
We pray for those that are struggling in an area of their lives, that are searching for guidance and reassurance. May the Holy Spirit provide help them with clarity so they can move forward positively and with hope.
As the end of exam season is in sight, we pray that students may experience a joy filled summer. We pray that they discover new skills, seek new adventure and make new friends.
We pray for a moment in the silence of our hearts for our own personal petitions…
Heavenly Father, you are our shepherd, guide us on our journey through life. Help us carve out special, meaningful time with you. Amen.