O loving Lord, as we travel through Advent let us truly prepare ourselves for your son’s coming. Let us ready ourselves for this new beginning, this special season, whereby our hearts are filled by our Saviour’s birth.
Let us pray for all schoolchildren and students that are adapting to new ‘normal’ routines and restrictions. We give thanks for their resilience and perseverance to keep the fire of their learning alive through the pandemic.
Lord in thy mercy
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Let us pray for all those working in retail. As the future of many high street shops face an uncertain future let us give hope and encouragement to those feeling anxious about their careers.
Lord in thy mercy
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Let us pray for all those who are in pain and suffering. May the Holy Spirit restore their weary bodies and ease their troubled minds.
Lord in thy mercy
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Let us pray for those in broken relationships. With lockdown placing additional pressure on couples and families, also burdened by financial concerns, we pray that their troubled times will pass, and their days ahead be happy and filled with love.
Lord in thy mercy
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Let us pray for a moment for our own personal petitions this Advent…
Loving Lord, walk beside us this Advent as we become joyful proclaimers to your great mystery. As we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen .