The Church of Scotland
Howe Trinity Parish Church
Prayers forAugust2018
“Hear my voice when I call, OLord; be merciful to me and answer me.” (Psalm27:7)
Wed1st
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is
excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” (Phil 4:8)
Thu2nd
Remember those who have been bereaved and pray that they will be supported as they face the future. “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge.” (Psalm 91:4)
Fri3rd
Dear God, as the time for exam results approaches we ask your blessing on all young people anxiously waiting. Give them courage to accept whatever the outcome may be and bless their plans for the future.
Sat4th
Lord, grant courage and calm to firefighters as they attend emergencies and are called upon to rescue people from hazardous places and to extinguish fires. We particularly remember those who have been traumatised or physically injured and need help to recover. (CARE)
Sun5th
Pray for times of rest and relaxation this week. Invite God into those moments and ask him to refresh you.
Mon6th
Remember those who suffer from debilitating illnesses. Bless and strengthen them and those who love and care for them.
Tue7th
Pray for those going to sleep hungry, night after night, in countries across West Africa, and ask God to comfort and strengthen them.
Give thanks for Tearfund’s determination to save lives and address
the root causes of hunger.
Wed8th
Pray for people whose lives are in danger right now. Ask God to show mercy on them and to protect them.
Thu9th
Merciful Father, we pray today for all those who are facing worries
and concerns which they feel are likely to overwhelm them. Help
them to turn to you and to be reassured that you hear all our prayers.
Fri10th
Thank you, Father, for sending salvation through your Son Jesus. Let every word I speak and every thought I think be pleasing to you. Help me live according to your ways.
Sat11th
Thank you, Father, for friends who pray faithfully for us. Bless them and encourage them day by day. If we need it, remind us to share with them how their prayers have been answered.
Sun12th
Keep on praying that God’s Holy Spirit will continue to inspire ministers with God’s message and grant to their preaching freshness, relevance and acceptance. Pray for encouragement as our own people and visitors come to church each Sunday.
Mon13th
Be still for a moment and think about the fact that you are with God
who created the whole world and give thanks for the beauty that surrounds you.“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10)
Tue14th
God of perfect justice, please help all those serving in the courts of our land to undertake their duties with integrity, wisdom and courage. Equip them to deliver justice for all by convicting and punishing the guilty, promoting rehabilitation and protecting the innocent. (CARE)
Wed15th
Lord, surround us with your Spirit; remove from our minds all distractions, inattention, coldness; open our eyes to see you, our ears to hear you; help us to be still in your presence, and hear our prayers.
Thu16th
We pray today for those who have no homes. Even in the summer months it must be hard to spend long nights out of doors. Lord, help
us who live in comfort to do what we can to help.
Fri17th
Lord, we want to pray about all the unresolved conflicts in our world and ask you to give us your desire for peace, your spirit of discernment, your understanding of unspoken needs, and your capacity for forgiveness.
Sat18th
Forgive us Lord, for the times when we have spoken out when we should have remained silent, and also for the times when we have remained silent but should have spoken. May we be lights shining in this dark world and ambassadors for you in all that we do.
Sun19th
God always wants the best for us, for us to trust in his power, and not rely on human strength. Pray that God will enable you to see through his eyes to work for his glory.
Mon20th
The greatest pleasure of life is love, the greatest treasure, contentment; the greatest possession, health; the greatest ease is sleep, the
greatest medicine is a true friend. (Sir William Temple 1628-99)
Dear God, please help us to value these thoughts, always remembering that the greatest love of all comes from you.
Tue21st
We thank you Lord, for dedicated teachers to whom each one of
us owes so much. Thank you for the education system in our country. Bless and strengthen teachers in today’s culture when life in the classroom can be very stressful.
Wed22nd
Heavenly Father, be in every wounded heart, every troubled home, giving the blessing of your peace through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thu23rd
Pray that we stay open to new ideas and not get trapped in old mind-sets. If God chooses to lead us along a new path of fresh insight, help us to breathe deeply and open our hearts to receive his wisdom.
Fri24th
Give thanks for the increasing number of Christian initiatives helping people with debt problems. Pray for individual counsellors and listeners, local church -run centres and organisations such as Christians Against Poverty and Credit Action.
Sat25th
Ask God to pour grace and truthupon individuals who have found faith in the risen Christ from religious and political backgrounds that are fundamentally opposed to Christianity. Pray for courage and wisdom as they face rejection and persecution. (CARE)
Sun26th
Heavenly Father, thank you for our church complex and our church family. May we never take either for granted but strive to welcome all who enter and help those in need.
Mon27th
Lord, let me walk with you and know your peace, may my life speak of you and my whole being wait on you to hear your Word and do your will.
Tue28th
Merciful Father, be specially near to those whose lives are drawing to
a close whether in hospital, care homes or at home. Comfort them and all who love them. Help them to know that you will never leave them.
Wed 29th
Lord God, our hearts break when we hear about the injustice in this world. We pray for an end to violence and corruption everywhere and for all those who are suffering because of injustice. (Tearfund)
Thu30th
In this ever-increasing secular society, we pray for steadfastness in our beliefs and courage to stand firm.
Fri 31st
Heavenly Father, give us grace to live your Word. Grant that what we hear with our ears, we may understand with our minds and live out in our lives. (William Barclay.)
Thank you for reading our Prayer Diary: we hope you found it helpful and welcome your feedback. If there is any topic you would like included in a future diary please contact Liz Laing (63033)
Howe Trinity Parish Church is a Registered Scottish Charity No: SC 007979