Lord Jesus, today we bring to You, Your silent supporters on this earth. Lord, bless and honour those who clean the pews, decorate the halls for worship, do secretarial work, wash the toilets and do odd jobs behind the scenes – the sound technicians, the volunteer staff, the drivers, families of ministers, the launderers, the babysitters and all those who faithfully and quietly support ministries with their time and money, for Your glory. A prayer for their families too. May their rewards come from You. And frequently remind each of us that each role comes from You, so respect all...

Lord Jesus, today we bring to You all Your children who are longing to hold a baby in their arms. Lord, we pray for mercy. We pray for the grace to trust You and for strength, if the wait has been long. May all marriage beds be kept holy. Forgive all the sins that couples have committed against their spirits, souls and bodies. We also pray that more and more childless men and women will be open to giving lonely orphans a home. Let their prayers meet in heaven for a common good. May the couples’ cries for an heir...

Lord Jesus, You told us to become like little children. We are today raising children who are forced to grow up much before their time. We bring to You our little ones who are battling not only illnesses, but even stress, anxiety and even depression at such a young age. We pray that You will tell us how to raise them as good Christians – fine men and women – who would die for Your will. Protect them with Your Precious Blood and may they always walk in Your love and glorify Your name and presence. Amen.

Lord Jesus, we pass people every day who need a demonstration of Your love – friends, family, strangers. May we search for ways to show extravagant gestures of gracious love, and outlandish acts of kindness. Make us people who set a goal of doing daily deeds for which we cannot be repaid but in heaven. Set our hearts on fire for people who do not know You. Precious Savior, consume us with compassion for the desperate and downtrodden. Let us pour our lives out in Your kind of love. Amen