Wednesday 18 April 2012

Time to get on our knees. Prayer Topics - 19.04.2012


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.

Debt & Wealth
The news every day has another story about debt and the economic situation.  The old adage of the rich get richer and the poor get poorer seems to be even more relevant today than ever.

The gap between the rich and the poor is ever widening. 
We pray for those that are impacted by debt.  We pray that the church is able to respond positively in a non-judgemental way to help these people.

We pray for Christians who find themselves in debt.  We pray that the yoke that binds them will be lifted.
We pray for those who are impacted by greed, either in their desires to want the latest thing, or that they are victims of others greed.  We pray for their freedom from greed.

We pray that those who are wealthy will see God in their lives, and respond in sharing their wealth with those less fortunate.
We pray for the leaders of our country who have to make difficult decisions that impact on the finances of everyone in all walks of life.

Church Leaders
We continue to pray for church leaders this week.  Every day I realise more and more that our 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 continue to 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.

Thy Kingdom Come
We pray that there is a real and tangible moving of the Spirit in our City. 

We claim that God’s Kingdom will Come.
We pray that souls will be won for the Kingdom, and that we will rejoice with the angels as men and women, boys and girls turn to God as their saviour.

Other requests from previous weeks:
Each week we continue to pray for topics that we prayed for previously.  We won’t always list all the details, but rather just give you the headings to allow you to pray into these situations as God leads, and if you need to you can refer to previous weeks guides.

Elderly & Vulnerable
Families

Young People
Elections

Trafficking, refugees and Asylum seekers
Churches


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 continues to receive treatment.  We give thanks that she has been released from 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.  We give thanks for the amazing recovery of their new born baby, a true miracle of God’s healing power.

For Susan & family.
Emily – toddler who is in and out of hospital.

James McLaren – Age 26 with Down Syndrome who is currently in a coma.
Paula – as she deals with the trials of a family breakup, being left with 3 children to look after.

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.

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