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Sunday
Those in authority
Praying for those in authority is about the good of our fellow citizens, and ultimately the glory of God and the salvation of souls.
“[Pray] ...for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” 1 Timothy 2:2
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Please pray:
- That in God’s mercy the current period of political uncertainty will not be exploited for evil;
- For the UK Government, Parliament and devolved assemblies to have wisdom to do what is right;
- For believers working in politics, the civil service and judiciary to be salt and light;
- That any new Stormont Assembly will overturn Westminster’s imposition of same-sex marriage and abortion on Northern Ireland.
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Monday
Free speech
Gospel freedom and free speech are being undermined by the illiberal idea that everyone has the right not to be offended.
“The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective” James 5:16
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Please pray:
- With thanksgiving that Christians are free to proclaim the Gospel in the UK;
- That the freedom to disagree with same-sex relationships and transgenderism may be protected;
- That so-called hate crimes will not be used to target Christians.
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Tuesday
Family freedom
Parents have the primary role in raising children. Families must remain free from wrongful state interference.
“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6
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Please pray:
- That state authorities will respect parents’ God-given role;
- That parents won’t be criminalised for gently disciplining their own children;
- Against any unnecessary regulation of families who home-school;
- That Christian parents remain free to raise their children in the training and instruction of the Lord.
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Wednesday
Marriage
No-fault divorce is the greatest attack on the married family since the introduction of same-sex marriage.
“...what God has joined together, let man not separate.” Matthew 19:6
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Please pray:
- That plans for a disastrous no-fault divorce Bill for England and Wales would not progress;
- That people in Northern Ireland who disagree with same-sex marriage may have the same protections as those in the rest of the UK;
- That lawmakers, the media and wider society would show greater respect for true marriage;
- For Tony Rucinski and James Cross at the Coalition for Marriage as they seek to promote traditional marriage.
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Thursday
Schools
Schools are under enormous pressure to conform to secular values.
“...in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6
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Please pray:
- Giving thanks for the freedoms Christians do have in schools. Pray they will continue;
- Against the teaching of gender ideology;
- That lobby groups will not hijack Relationships Education;
- That Ofsted inspections will be fair;
- For Christian teachers, governors and students seeking to remain faithful to the Bible’s teaching.
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Friday
Society
There is constant pressure to move away from God’s good instructions for his world.
“Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Jeremiah 29:7
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Please pray:
- For God in his mercy to grant repentance and revival in the UK;
- That opposition to fast-track ‘sex changes’ will continue to grow;
- For greater value to be placed on the lives of the unborn, elderly and infirm;
- With thanks that assisted suicide is still illegal;
- That drugs laws will not be relaxed;
- For gambling to be more strongly regulated.
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Saturday
Christian witness
Acting as salt and light, we can be a Christian influence in a secular world.
“…let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
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Please pray:
- For more Christians to speak and act with wisdom and courage in defence of biblical truth;
- For greater understanding among believers of the immense freedom to express our Christian faith that we still enjoy;
- Giving thanks for the success of The Christian Institute’s Living Christianity study series.
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