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Church Prayer for Our Country and World as We Face Killings and Terrorism Using the Prayer of St. Frances.

By Emmett Diggs | July 18, 2016

The following prayer was composed by Rev. Emmett Diggs to help us pray for our country and our world when we are faced with new killings, violence and terrorism.   It was first used on July 10, 2016 as a pastoral prayer during a church service  and continues to apply as we hear daily of new…

Prayer for our Police Officers

By Karen Barber | July 11, 2016

An important way to support our police officers and our police force is to pray for God’s protection and blessings on them as they protect our families and our communities.  This prayer for our police officers can be used in  group prayer settings or in personal prayer. Prayer for our Police Officers Dear Heavenly Father,…

Prayer for Religious Freedom Where Laws Oppose Christian Evangelism and Freedom of Worship

By Karen Barber | July 1, 2016

Prayer is one of our most powerful weapons we have to combat laws that prevent Christians from evangelizing and worshiping in countries around the world.  Here is a prayer using Scriptures to open closed doors so that the good news about Jesus Christ and the salvation he offers can be shared with everyone. Prayer for…

Prayer for Worldwide Economic Stability

By Karen Barber | June 27, 2016

This prayer for Worldwide economic stability is needed because economic  instability causes fear and distress.  Prayer can help us move toward a feeling of security in our personal and communal lives by acknowledging our dependence on God as our source of all provision and help.   Here is a prayer for worldwide economic stability that can…

A Prayer for Strength when Ill and Suffering

By Wendy Weathers | May 5, 2016

Praying when we are ill and suffering helps us talk honestly to God about the feelings of helplessness and hopelessness that overwhelm us when we are unable to function normally. My struggles during illness and suffering I was recently hospitalized for a chronic illness, then a month later hospitalized for a secondary illness caused by…

Cinco de Mayo Prayer

By Karen Barber | May 4, 2016

This Cinco de Mayo Prayer focuses on how God can empower us to triumph when we feel  outnumbered and less powerful than the problems we are facing in life.   In it we claim the power of David when he was able to defeat the giant Goliath. Historical Background Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican victory…