Please use this prayer focus as you are led by God’s Spirit, in personal prayer times, in church prayer times, passing it on via church communications/Facebook groups etc etc.
Revelation 15:3 – “Great and marvellous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the nations [or ages].”
James 1:22 – “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
Praise God for the opportunities of 2025 – may we be faithful in listening to His voice and then doing what He says in response.
Give thanks for ongoing Warm Spaces across the town showing Christian compassion in action in the midst of cost pressures, the growth in Sports Ministry, fresh impetus for Social Enterprise and more action related to Housing.
New year prayer opportunity - the second half night of prayer for the “rising generation” on the evening of 10th January. This is the second such event for Christians from across the town.
The Crown Him with Many Crowns event on 25th
January (Burlington Baptist Church) – a time to celebrate who He is and what He is doing as we pray, hear what God is doing especially in the lives of younger people. Pray we will be sent out in His Name to serve His purposes this coming year. See Events - Ipswich In Prayer for more details and a poster to pass on!
Education workers who help people realise their potential at whatever skill level. Pray they will accept God’s wisdom to do their teaching well.
Medical workers who provide such diverse assistance to people in their need. Pray for compassion and insight to abound as they do their vital work, as well as more faith in a directly healing God!
Office based workers – may there be positive and encouraging office culture pervading all offices in our area, so that people can fulfil their potential as they work.
Police – as they continue to face so many pressures and priority calls – may they have the wisdom they need alongside great integrity to interpret and apply the law well.
Dear Creator God, we recognise and rejoice in you as the source of our creativity. Please help Christians to look to you more intently in their ministry and follow your guidance. Help those who do not yet acknowledge you to be able “think your thoughts after you” so that they do achieve your purposes too. As more of your Will is done then we know that more of your Kingdom will come in 2025. We ask this that you may be glorified. Amen.