Lord, give us the eyes to see and the ears to hear Jesus among us.
There are several important meetings taking place in the church over the next few weeks. The first of these is the consultation on same sex relationships. Pray that we will come to this prepared to listen and consider carefully the different views that will be put forward, remembering that the people we talk about, on all sides of the spectrum, are our brothers and sisters in Christ. Next up is our Vision 2015 Workshop, followed in June by the church conference. Give thanks for the task groups who have been sharing what has happened over the last four years and reminding us that there is still much to be done! Pray for those responsible for all the practical organisation of these events and those who will be leading them. Pray that we will be united and determined in our desire to see the church in our community as a sign of the living presence of Jesus Christ.
Give thanks for the enthusiasm of the Soundwaves group and for the enjoyment they bring to their audiences. Pray and give thanks for their leaders and leaders of all youth organisations for all the hard work they put in aver the year and the positive messages and role models that they provide.
We appreciate the beautiful flowers that are in the sanctuary every week. Give thanks for those whose skill provides these lovely arrangements and for those who deliver them afterwards. Pray for the recipients, many of whom are sick or housebound or who have been bereaved.
Its exam time! Pray for those sitting Higher exams at school, knowing that their results will affect the next stage in their education. Pray for university students especially those sitting final exams.
We will soon have a new government. Pray that whoever is in power will try to rebuild trust in the political system. Pray that politicians will act with integrity and for the good of the country as a whole. Pray for the many new MPs entering parliament for the first time, that they will be able to maintain the high ideals that most of them start out with. Above all, pray that we will all work together to become a better society.
Many parts of the world are in political turmoil. Pray for a solution to the problems in Thailand. Pray for countries where there is so much greed and exploitation of the poor and weak.
Pray for the children being helped by Scottish Love in Action and give thanks for those whose vision set it up and keeps it going. Pray too for the children of Songea
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
