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.
Luke 24:51+52 – ““While He was blessing them, He left them and was taken up into heaven. And they worshipped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy…”.
Revelation 19:16 – “On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: King of kings and Lord of lords.”
The fact that Jesus has experienced our world – and hence is able to help us with anything we face. May we seek to share the wonder of this with others so they may experience Jesus’s salvation themselves.
The significant number of people walking into churches wanting to know what our faith is all about – pray that all Christian communities are ready to share the reality of their faith and see lives saved and changed as a result.
The facilities provided by the local Council and Utilities – despite ongoing financial pressures. Give thanks for the services we can easily take for granted such as provision of water/gas, refuse collection, tending of local parks as well as the more visible services such as sports centres. Give thanks too for local libraries as they battle for funding while often being a hub for their local communities.
Suffolk in Prayer – Pray that many people will catch the vision for praying with their friends and families in creative ways so that many communities around Suffolk and in Ipswich would be covered with prayer and God’s blessing. There is an Ipswich Town Centre Prayer Walk opportunity on 9th May following a chance to eat breakfast together.
“Thy Kingdom Come” – 14thMay – 24th May - initiatives and special events around Ipswich in the Pentecost season. May there be many who accept what Jesus has done for them for the first time. May there may be many practical expressions of God’s love in this season and beyond.
Exam season – pray for all those who are under strain because of important exams they have at this time. May those who know God allow Him to empower them and help them witness to His power at this time.
Non-Office based workers (including shop workers)– uphold those who work in all weathers and potentially have to drive long distances. May they be given the energy and focus then need to do worthwhile jobs and also care for their colleagues.
Those who work in the Justice system – give thanks for the dedicated work of so many who seek justice for victims and the accused. May they be given the wisdom and energy they need each day to make fair assessments and judgements.
Local MPs – Patrick Spencer and Jack Abbott – as they seek to do their best to represent the people of Ipswich. Pray that Christians will encourage as well as challenge them.
Councillor elections– taking place imminently this month. May those elected serve the people of this area with integrity and commitment to the good of all.
Dear Risen Saviour, words cannot convey our gratitude for Your taking of our punishment for sin and opening the way to a deep relationship with You. Increase our desire to listen to Your voice as Your Holy Spirit works in us. Then we will be able to follow You more closely and let Your Spirit’s power impact many lives through us. This month we lift before You those who have stressful jobs or exams, and those who are seeking justice, those in civil government – help these people to let You equip them with all they need each day. We ask all of this in Your Name, Amen.