Lord Jesus, today we bring to You those among us who are hoping and praying for career breaks – that new job, the much-deserved promotion, the desired transfer and the pay rise. We pray for the ones who are facing crises in their jobs and their families. Lord, let Your healing and answers come, and soon. Let each struggle in their work, bring people closer to You. Amen.
Lord Jesus, we bring to Your Cross those who are judged the harshest by each one of us – the Pharisees of today. The tattooed stranger, the friend/relative who has fallen out of favour, the sulky colleague, the temperamental boss, the whining elder, the insensitive partner, the cutting friend, the alcoholic, the gossipy neighbour and many more faces we meet daily…may we see them all as You see them, holy and perfect creations in an imperfect world. Let us not judge, lest we be judged by You. Forgive and heal us, each time before we even think of lifting our...
Lord Jesus, on this day we bring to You our brothers and sisters who are being rammed by this cruellest attack against their souls. We pray that Your heavenly and earthly angels will support them when they are at their lowest. May they always find a friendly hand to hold, pray and bring them back. Break the strongholds of evil. Deliver them right now and forever – by the mighty power of Your Precious Blood, Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Lord Jesus, today we bring to You our dear ones who have come new to the Christian faith. Lord, guide and strengthen them with Your power each step of the way. Help us to truly walk the walk, so that we can be ideal, sincere and honest role models for them. We pray that these brothers and sisters are never so discouraged that they lose hope completely. Bless them and take us all under Your wings. Amen.
Lord Jesus, today we pray for some of the ignored in our society – the widows, widowers, orphans and single parents. We pray that You will be the absent spouse, friend, sibling, mother and father for them all. May Your love surround them when they are at their lowest. May Your Holy Spirit give them inner strength, courage and joy. May angels be at their service when they need them. Bless their families and friends too mightily, Lord. Forgive the ones who reject them and cause them suffering. Amen.
