Thanksgiving and intercession prayer 23 October 2022

Faithful and ever loving God

what wonder it is to know this faith and love

you offer

offer all of creation

that we know

through accepting Jesus in our lives

great is our thanksgiving for this precious, precious gift

which is with us

all the days of our lives

in times of worry and times of contentment

in times of quitting and times of continuing

in times of weakness and times of strength

how wonderful it is, indeed, to know in all situations

you are at our side

guiding, encouraging, supporting

sometimes even kicking up the backside

always helping us to keep the faith

and set out eyes on the goal

the crown of righteousness

praise and thanksgiving we offer for this support

and we pray for those who need your support this day

our Prime Minister and their government

give them wisdom and grace

to serve for the good of the nation

and to seek to care for the least and the lost

placing their needs above their own

we pray for all who are frightened to put their heating on

those who do not know how they will make it through this winter

we pray for foodbanks, clothing banks as their need increases and donations decrease

Lord, we look to a time where they are all closed for good

and pray that time would come soon

we pray for those who are ill, awaiting results, undergoing treatment

strengthen them, through the power of the Spirit

and those who sit at their bedsides, holding their hands in love

we pray for our siblings in Christ throughout the world

together, may we finish the race and bring glory to Christ’s name

we especially pray for Christians in Iran, Myanmar, Somalia

whose lives are in great danger through their faith in Jesus

we pray for those who fight for justice

those who speak up and out for those without a voice

grant them determination and endurance

we pray for ourselves

that we may be worthy kingdom people

always bringing Christ’s love into the communities we live

and to him be all glory and praise now and always

Amen