Saints at Prayer - April

This month, please pray:

†      For our discernment as we approach the closing date for applications for our new Vicar

†      That  the Churches Together Walk of Witness would touch the hearts of those in Streetly who do not know God’s love and that they would be encouraged to come to celebrate with us.

†      For the churches of the Middle East, that Easter would be a time of peace.

†      That those who are thinking about being confirmed would be strengthened with the knowledge of God’s love and be encouraged to join our confirmation classes.

†      For each of us, that we might walk closely with God, confident of his sacrificial love for us.

And a prayer (not just for Holy Week)

Dear Lord

Today I bring before you all those things of which I'm ashamed - the things I've never admitted to anyone, even to myself.

Today I bring before you all those things that challenge me - the decisions to be made, the paths to be walked, the mountains to be climbed.

Today I bring before you all those things that worry me - the people I worry about and the concerns of a hurting world. 

Today I lay all of these things at the foot of the cross, trusting in your grace and mercy.    Amen.