Prayers of the saints

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.

Human Trafficking

We pray for the victims of trafficking, for their healing.  We pray for forgiveness for our inaction in previous times when there was human trafficking taking place in our city.  We pray that Glasgow will continue to fight for justice for the victims of trafficking, and that we will see an end to this.  We also pray for those who are guilty of this.  We pray for their forgiveness and redemption.

Unemployment

We pray for those who have recently lost their jobs.  We particularly pray for those who have been impacted by the closure of the Remploy factories.  We pray that they will find other avenues of employment quickly. 

Christians undergoing persecution

We pray for Christians who are being persecuted in the work place because of their faith.  We pray for their protection and that God will give them a Holy courage to respond with grace and love.  We pray that God will be glorified through their suffering.  We pray that those facing persecution will know that God’s hand is upon them, and the He is in control.

Violence
We pray for the victims, and their families, of violent crimes.  We pray that there will be a peace in our city, and that this increase in violent crimes will be halted and that God’s peace will reign in our city.  We pray for those that commit these crimes, we pray for their forgiveness and redemption.

Thy Kingdom Come

We pray that God’s Kingdom comes in Glasgow.  We pray that we see the day of Salvation today.  We pray for the Spirit to move and shake up this City.  We boldly pray for more souls to be saved, and that more will come to know the love of God and that they will recognise their need for Christ as their Saviour.

Peace

We simply pray for the peace of God that passes all understanding to descend on our City, the Church and in our hearts.

The Word

We pray that God’s word becomes a reality for our City, and that Justice and Mercy will be evident in all areas of our society.

We pray that Christians in Glasgow will be God colours in their communities.  We pray that the churches will light in their communities.

 Matthew 5:13-16 (MSG)

^14-16"Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colours in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.

Olympics

We pray that the Olympics pass peacefully.  We pray for the influence of Christians involved in any way in the Olympics.  We pray that they will be used by God.

A living wage

We pray that all people will be paid a fair wage for the work that they do.

Community

We pray for our communities, that God will reign supreme.  We pray for the community of Anderston that God will be seen in a real and living way.

Church Leaders

We pray for the protection of church leaders in these days. We pray that God will renew their vision, and their spirits.

Glasgow

God bless Glasgow.  God let Glasgow flourish by the preaching of the Word and the praising of Your Name.

Debt & Wealth

God help us as Christians to never get caught up in wanting more and prosperity of our wallets, over wanting more of Christ.  Help us as the Church to be a church of the poor rather than just a church that serves the poor.

Elderly & Vulnerable

We pray protection over the elderly and vulnerable members of our community, we pray that there will be Christians who can serve and minister to those who need our help.

Other prayer requests from around the city and the world:

We give thanks to God for answered prayer! 

We pray for Sarah as she ministers in Thailand.  We pray your protection over her and that she will see you at work in the community in which she is ministering.

We pray for Matthew as he ministers in Romania.  We pray for protection for him and the church.  We pray that through their persecution that God will be glorified.  We pray for a softening of the hearts of those who are persecuting the church.

Beniamin Idru who is the Pastor of Efrata Church in Lugoj, Romania.

We pray for the community of Anderston, particularly that the people of the community will feel safe.

We pray that God will change our society from one in which wealth and fame mean more than honesty and care for one’s neighbour.

We pray for the ministers and leaders in our churches in Glasgow. We pray that any lethargy and lack of focus or vision will be bound in the name of Jesus and the Spirit of God will descend on and in them in new and amazing ways.

We pray that God will work to bring about change in the mindset of children and young people that they may be caring towards others, old, young and animals.

We pray for all Christians, that they will be protected from the “slings and arrows” of the evil one. 

We pray for those who have recently changed their lifestyle, e.g. from drugs and prostitution, that they may have Christian influences in their lives.

We continue to pray for the influence of The Salvation Army in Anderston.

We pray for Jean and her family.

We pray against the influence of astrology, tarot readings and psychics.  We pray that the power of the Spirit will overcome this darkness.  Please pray for Godly and spiritual conversations for some in our community that are engaging in these practices.  Pray that they will put their hope in Christ, rather than the false hope of these other things.

We pray for families going through times of stress.

We pray for the Masih family.

We pray for Sonita’s sister Nila who is suffering from arthritis.

We pray for Graeme, that you would surround him with your love.

We pray for the new build of The Salvation Army in Glasgow City Centre, that we have faith in God for His provision of the finances for this.  We pray for those who have to make decisions about this, that Gods will be done.

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 your love, show compassion, give peace and bring comfort in their time of need.