Prayer for Haiti

O God, our refuge and strength,

we hold before you the nation and people of Haiti,

and pray for healing in the midst of tragedy and devastation.

Give comfort to the homeless, the bereaved and the suffering,

courage to survivors,

wisdom to those who seek to help,

and light to all who live in the shadow of death.

This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ,

our rock and our salvation. Amen.

Prayer for those returning to work

Dear God,

You know me. Don't you?  I’m not just a person on a bus or a train.

I’m not just another face on CCTV; or just another login name.

I’m me, and I have stuff going on.

Love life issues; bills to pay. Egos at work to deal with; an overflowing inbox.

So please, give me strength. Guide me to focus on what's really important.  And help me make the most of every moment of this new day in this new month.

Thank you.

Amen

Prayers for those affected by flooding

God of all goodness and love,

in whom we can trust in every time of need:

be close to all who live in fear and distress

at this time of flooding in our land.

We pray for wisdom and strength for all who seek to help,

and that through this emergency,

people and communities may be drawn more closely together

in service to one another;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

[Adapted from a Prayer by Christian Aid]

 Lord God,

we pray for all who are suffering the effects of the floods:

  for those whose have been injured,

  for those whose homes have been lost or damaged,

  and for those who live in fear.

Be with them, we pray,

that they would know the calm of your presence,

through him who stilled the raging of the storm,

Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Iran

Lord God.

we hold before you the nation and people of Iran:

    - for those in authority: for wisdom and opennes

    - for those of faith: for tolerance and growing in understanding

    - for those who suffer: that they may know your presence and comfort,

and pray that by your Spirit,

hostility may end,

stability may grow,

and your justice may be established,

through Christ who is the Prince of Peace. Amen