Pause to Pray for Afghanistan

On this last day in August…as our nation and the world wrestles with new cases of coronavirus and vaccine supplies…and other points of crisis and concern around the world sit on our horizon… you are invited to pause and continue to pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.

You are encouraged to pray for the land and people of Afghanistan in particular on this last day of August

For lasting and meaningful peace and justice

For all those still longing and planning to leave the country

For those who have fled and are trying to find a new home

For the national and world leaders at this time of crucial decision making

A Call to Tuesday Midday Prayer with Others

You are invited to pause and pray with those gathered in the Upper Room

P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for peace and justice in Afghanistan
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways

A Call to Monday Evening Prayer with Others

As your Monday closes you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family as we step into a new week

You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from PSALM 149

You are encouraged to follow the pattern of A-C-T-S which many have found to be a blessing and a help

A doration … taking a few moments to bring your evening words of praise and worship to our God

C onfession … of the sins of this day

T hanksgiving … for the blessings of this day … and of forgiveness received

S upplication or Asking … for a situation…or another person…for the land and people of Afghanistan at this time

In Jesus’ Name
Amen

Pause to Pray for Others

On this Monday in August…as the nation continues to journey forward and the world wrestles with new cases and vaccine supplies…and other points of crisis and concern… you are invited to pause and continue to pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.

You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus – in our community, in our nation and in our world

For family and friends and neighbours

For the land and people of Afghanistan

For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation

For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making