Intercessions

Of all the forms of prayer intercessions perhaps come most easily to us. But if we aren't careful intercessions can be long and rambling. Here is a suggested structure for intercessions. The dots indicate opportunities for you to pray for particular situations and people. See our Prayer Request page for details of people who have asked for prayer.

Loving God, I pray for the world that you have made. I pray for people in places where there is hardship ........., injustice ............, and war.............. . I pray for organisations and individuals working with the poor of the world ............. , for those fighting injustice ........... and those striving for peace ............. .

Lord in your mercy hear my prayer.

Loving God, I pray for world leaders especially ................ . May they be guided to do what is right and to exercise their power for the benefit of others.

Lord in your mercy hear my prayer.

Loving God, I pray for my own country ............... . I ask for wisdom for its leaders and for peace and wholeness for its people. I pray especially for ................... .

Lord in your mercy hear my prayer.

Loving God, I pray for people I know and love ................................. .

Lord in your mercy hear my prayer.

Loving God, I pray for your church throughout the world. May it care for the poor, tell the good news of Jesus and mend divisions. I pray for churches I know ................... .

Lord in your mercy hear my prayer.

Loving God, I thank you that you hear and answer all my prayers. Help me to trust you and show me how I can be used to answer my own prayers and those of others. I bring my prayers in the name of Jesus. Amen

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