22 Father God, I pray for families torn apart
29 Ask God if there is something He
23 “The Word became flesh and made His
30 Thank God for his generosity to us
through war. I pray for wisdom for country leaders to help them know how to act in difficult situations. Amen.
dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the Glory of the Only Begotten Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14
24 Lord Jesus, You have taught us how to
help one another. I pray for the Women’s Hub in Ayr, that the women and children who enter will gain support through love and friendship. Amen.
cares about the he’s inviting you to care more about.
and pray for his wisdom as we consider how to reflect that generosity in our own lives.
Connecting with God, each other and the world
31 Spirit of Truth,
Whom the world can never grasp, touch our hearts with the shock of you coming, fill us with desire for your disturbed peace and fire us with longing to speak your uncontainable word. Through Jesus Christ, Amen.
25 Lord God, You have shown tender care for me over the course of my life. You have been present with me in difficult times. Help me to always remember Your love. Amen.
26 Praise God for the growing Church in
Algeria and that believers have relative freedom compared with many other convert churches in other countries. Call on the Lord to move the government to allow Christians the freedom to worship anywhere without having to register and also the freedom to share their faith.
27 Lift up in prayer Christians living with the
constant threat of violence or injustice simply because of their faith. Ask God to shield all who take refuge in him (2 Samuel 22:31)
28 Pray for the work of the Christ in Action foodbank as they support some of the most vulnerable in our community.
“Rejoice always; pray all the time; give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
July 2018 PRAYER CALENDAR
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1 “The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.” Psalm 46: 12 Thank you Lord that we share the same God as Jacob. May we know Your blessings in our lives as he did all those years ago.
8 Lord, we give thanks today for your unfailing love for us. Help us to show and share that love to others.
9 Today we give thanks for our church
15 Pray that everyone will enjoy the
summer and feel the benefit of any break. May we learn from the new people we meet and the different environments we explore.
16 “Submit yourselves to God. Resist the
people over the summer holidays in Scripture Union camps and Holiday Clubs. Give them strength and wisdom as they share the message of Your love.
family. We pray for those who can no longer join us on a Sunday and give thanks for their faithfulness. Help them to know that their prayers are a vital part of our worship.
3 “Make every effort to keep the unity of the
10 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and
one ‘unit’ of their education - be it nursery, Primary or Secondary school and pray that they cope with and enjoy the next stage of their education.
2 Bless all those who will work with young
Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4: 3
do not lean on your own understanding” Proverbs 3:5 Each day begin your walk on the calm trust that God is at work in everything.
4 Help us Lord to immerse ourselves in Your
word so that we may show compassion and love to all those we encounter. May that love and compassion lead to action to help those in need in or community.
5 Bless David and Linda as they go on
holiday. Keep them safe and help them to find rest and restoration. Be with those planning and taking part in the services while David is away.
6 “O Lord, you are my God;
I will exalt you and praise your name for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvellous things, things planned long ago.” Isaiah25:1
17 Pray for those who have just finished
18 “Godliness with contentment is great 11 Thank you Lord for the beautiful sunsets over Arran. Help us to truly appreciate your hand at work in this world.
12 “If any of you lacks wisdom let him ask
God, who gives generously to all without reproach and it will be given him” James 1:5 Give thanks for the security & rest in the wisdom of the eternal scriptures. Today pray that God will speak to you through His word.
13 Pray for wisdom and compassion for
leaders and politician throughout the world.
7 “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart” Psalm37:4 Today, give thanks for God’s promises and his faithfulness.
Devil and he will fly from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you.” James 4:7
14 Jesus understands our struggle. He will strengthen us, even in times of distress and despair, to pray earnestly and grow in our faith in God.
gain.” 1 Timothy 6:6 Even though the whole world seems busy, busy, busy, choose contentment. Do only the work He appoints, and then let the rest be.
19 “I have not reached my goal and I am
not perfect, but Christ has taken hold of me. So I keep on running and struggle to take hold of the prize.” Philippians 3:12
20 Lord, help us to walk in the power of
Your Spirit. Guard and guide us in our daily tasks and help us to bring others to know You. Amen.
21 Pray for the young people attending
Soul Survivor in Kinross this week. Pray that new generations would find unique meaning in the story and person of Jesus.