World Concerns
Mental Illness Education and Support Prayer
This mental illness education and support prayer can be used during Mental Health awareness Week or Month or at other times to ask for God’s help in the way we respond as a community to the needs of those with mental illness. Those with mental illness often suffer secretly because of the lack of awareness…
Read MorePrayer for Peace in Countries Undergoing Civil Unrest, Revolution or War
How do you pray for countries you hear about on the news that are undergoing civil unrest, government problems, revolution or war? Here is a prayer that can be prayed individually or in used in group prayer for countries and areas of the world where peace is needed. It can also be used as a…
Read MorePray for the Peace of Jerusalem Christmas Tree
Creating a small Peace of Jerusalem Christmas tree is a good way to pray for the peace of Jerusalem as we recall the events of the birth of Christ that took place in the Holy Land. I created a small Christmas tree in my foyer to help me pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Since…
Read MorePrayer Against Terrorism
This prayer against terrorism using Bible verses can be used when acts of terrorism and violence shatter our feelings of security. It helps us pray for the victims of terrorism and for God’s ongoing protection. This prayer can also be used when commemorating 911 and remembrances of those who died due to terror attacks. This…
Read MoreBible Verse Prayer for Unity
Is praying for Christian unity important? One of the last acts of Christ before his arrest was to pray for unity and love amongst all Christians. He prayed this prayer on Maunday Thursday, or the night of the Last Supper when he gave his last great teachings to the disciples. The word Maundy comes from…
Read MoreNatural Disaster Recovery Prayer
This natural disaster recovery prayer helps us enlist God’s help, protection, provision and guidance for restoration and recovery for victims and their families who are suffering from injury, loss of loved ones, loss of homes and jobs. Natural disasters can strike anywhere at any time and include things like wildfires, floods, storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and…
Read MoreWorld Communion Day Prayer for Peace
This is a prayer for peace, unity and reconciliation used on Worldwide Communion Sunday to celebrate our unity across denominations and nationalities as we promote peace and justice throughout the earth. World Communion Day Prayer We give thanks to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, who is the way that leads to peace. He is…
Read MorePrayer for Mass Murder Victims, Families and Communities
Praying for mass murder victims, families and communities is a powerful way to bring God’s presence into the darkness of grief and terror to bring God’s healing love. Prayer for Mass Murder Victims, Families and Communities Dear Heavenly Father, Our hearts are broken today as we contemplate the numbing circumstances of another mass murder in…
Read MorePrayer for Rain
Praying for rain is very Biblical because Israel depended greatly on the usual arrival of the winter and spring rains to grow their crops in a semi-arid climate. Here is a prayer for rain that can be used individually or can be used in church services or prayer groups. Prayer for Rain Dear Creator of…
Read MoreUsing Laments to Offer Prayers Complaining about Loss and Injustice
Is complaining to God OK? Can you complain to God about grief? In the Bible, Bible verse writers complain to God using something called a lament about loss, injustice, grief, tragedy or a deep concern about the state of society or the environment. Here is a deeply moving and thought provoking article by Rev. Debra…
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