Moncreiff Parish Church

Prayer Diary

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“The Church is wherever God’s people are praising,

knowing they’re wanted and loved by their Lord.

The Church is wherever Christ’s followers are trying

to live and to share out the good news of God.”

Hymn 522 v 1

“… there is nothing in all creation that will ever be able to separate us from the love of God which is ours through Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 8 v 39

October 2020

6^th        We hold before you, Lord, those who are ill either in hospital or at home.  Bring them your healing touch.

7^th        As the seasons move and the colours of nature change may we see your glory reflected in our surroundings.

8^th        Jesus said “My peace I give to you.  Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”

             John 14 v 27

9^th        Lord we thank you for the pathfinders and teachers who show us the way by their example.

10^th     We pray today for all who are living with chronic health conditions.  Meet their needs.

11^th     Father God, may each one of us grow in our personal relationship with you.

12^th     Lord, we ask for your strength, guidance and peace of mind for all who are working with refugees and homeless people.

13^th     We pray today for all who are searching for a new job.  May they remain positive and ultimately successful.

14^th     Be close to all who are mourning a loved one at this time.  Bring them peace in their hearts.

15^th     Father God, strengthen and uphold all who are involved in your ministry of healing.

16^th     Dear Lord, we pray today for all who are in emotional despair.  Enable them to reach a quieter, more hopeful state of mind.

17^th     Father God, you know me, better than I know myself.  You are with me as I go about my day, and when I lie down to sleep, you’re still holding me in your hand.  Thank you.

18^th     “We plough the fields and scatter the good seed on the land, but it is fed and watered by God’s almighty hand: he sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain, the breezes and the sunshine and soft refreshing rain.”                                                                                             Hymn 229

19^th     We pray today for our local and national governments as they continue to guide us through these difficult days.

20^th     Father we ask your blessing on our homes.  Those which are havens of love and acceptance and those which are not places of safety, comfort, and warmth.  May your peace and love grow within them.

21^st      Dear Lord, strengthen and uphold all who continue to provide essential services at this time.

22^nd     May Jesus the Teacher be with all school, college, university and other places of learning staff as they navigate their way through these unprecedented conditions.

23^rd     Loving Lord, we ask your blessing for all who are suffering the emotional pain of loss - bereavement, unemployment, broken relationships, family breakup and other life-changing events.  Bring your healing into these situations.

24^th     Now the leaves are falling we can see the strong skeleton supporting their fragile beauty, let it be a reminder of the underlying strength given to each of us by your Holy Spirit.