Prayer Points 12.04.2012

2 Chronicles 7:14

¹⁴ if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

The Elderly & Vulnerable

Last week we included for the first time The Elderly & Vulnerable.  Just yesterday (10^th April), there was another report of an attack on a lady in her 80’s who was robbed in her own home in Glasgow.  Please pray extremely hard for this situation, that the growing number of attacks targeting the elderly and vulnerable will stop, and that they will know safety in their own homes.

We pray for the protection of those who are vulnerable and those who are elderly.

We pray for those elderly people who are lonely.  We pray that they will know the peace of God, and be embraced in His love for them.

We pray for the impact of the economic situation on the elderly.  As their often limited income has to stretch further each day, we pray that God meets their physical as well as spiritual needs. 

We pray for those who care for vulnerable and elderly people, that they will be sustained and protected in their work, and that they feel valued in what they are doing.

We pray that the church embraces our elderly people and makes them feel part of the body of Christ, valued and loved for who they are. 

We pray for the relationship between young people and elderly people, that is will be one of mutual respect and that each learns from the other.

Church Leaders

Church leaders have a huge responsibility for leading Church’s in Glasgow.  It is so important that we surround them in prayer. 

We pray that church leaders listen to God, and hear what He is saying to them.

We pray that church leaders act on what God tells them to do.

We pray that church leaders will work together for the good of the Kingdom.

We pray that God will protect church leaders from the attacks of the Devil, both spiritual and physical.

We pray for the health of our church leaders. 

We pray for the families of our church leaders, that God will protect them and keep them safe.

Glasgow

We pray for the City of Glasgow.  There is a lot happening in our City at the moment, and there are many changes taking place. 

We pray for the local council elections.  We pray that God will have His hand on these. 

We pray for the changing economic situation that is impacting on all areas of life in the city.

We pray for the issue of homelessness in Glasgow.  We pray that the church responds to this in the way that Jesus would.  We pray that we will reach out and be the hands of Jesus to those impacted by homelessness.  We pray for their safety and protection.

We pray for the preparations that are taking place for the 2014 Commenwealth Games.  We pray that the church will serve the city during this period.  We pray that we will seek to bring God’s love to the City and the visitors who will be in the City.

We pray boldly for the light and love of God to shine in the darkness.  We pray that people will come to know Jesus as their saviour and friend.  We pray for God’s Kingdom to reign in and over the City of Glasgow.

We pray that Glasgow will flourish by the preaching of the word, and the praising of His name.

Other requests from previous weeks:

Families

We pray for the families in our communities, that they will know the love of God.  We pray for the influences on the families in our city.  We pray for those in difficult family situations, for peace, comfort, wisdom, reconciliation and love in these situations.

Easter

We pray that the impact of Easter will continue to be felt in people’s lives. 

We give thanks for those who have come into a relationship with God this Easter.  We pray for their protection in these days as they start their journey of faith.

Young People

Lord, protect and guide the young people of this City.  We pray that you draw them to yourself, and that they have positive influences in their lives that will guide them to you.

Elections

Lord, may Your sovereign will be done.

Trafficking, refugees and Asylum seekers

Lord God, may Glasgow be a welcoming place for all those who need help and asylum. May it be a city of freedom for those caught in slavery.

Churches

Lord flood the churches of Glasgow with your Holy Spirit, and give them a renewed sense of Your vision for them.

Lord, may Your people come to You in prayer, united.

Lord we pray that your Holy Spirit will rain down over Glasgow, change our hearts as we stand on your word.

Other prayer requests from around the city and the world:

For the escalating violence in Afghanistan & in the Middle East & Africa.  May God bring a lasting peace and reconciliation.

Sean Rooney, 15 years old, rare form of cancer

Pauline – that she knows your healing power as she remains in hospital

The family of Ben – that you will protect them and guard them in these days

Robert, 32 years old, liver failure and only 3 months to live

Street Pastors – for their continued ministry and protection each weekend.

The Salvation Army social services provision across the UK, and particularly in Glasgow.

For Tracy & her family.

For the Beatie family.

For Susan & family as they grieve the loss of Susan’s aunt a few weeks ago, and now her dad this week.

For the staff and pupils of Anderston Primary School, St Patricks Primary School, Sandyford Day Nursery & Cranstonhill Nursery School.

Lord, there are many hurting people across our city and the world.  May you fill them with you love, show compassion, give peace and bring comfort in their time of need.