It has been some weeks since I wrote Praying 21 which has been used across the District.  I don’t think I am alone in finding this is probably the time to try something different. Here is a new offering to help you pray at nine pm. Keep  praying 21 but if you want a new format here it is.

An Explanation:

I have a great fondness for acrostic prayers, where each line builds into something. In the prayer handbook I chose Respond here I have chosen Lancashire.

In this time across our county and country we pray for the following for the

L	eaders of our government at national and local level.
A	gricultural community, for farmers and farm workers and all who produce our food.
N	ational Health Service and all who work in it and all other key workers.
C	are Homes their staff and residents.
A	irlines, and all who work in travel, hospitality and deliveries.
S	chools, colleges and universities, pupils, teachers and students.
H	omes of our loved ones we cannot be with at the moment
I	solated and the lonely and the unwell.
R	emembering of those we have lost.
E	ncouragement as we emerge from this in a better shape to be servants of the gospel.

Gracious God, we offer these and all our prayers in the name of Jesus. Amen.

I know there are many creative people across our District who can write wonderful prayers. Here is a challenge. If you have a prayer to offer for us to use in our 2100 prayers, send it to the District Office and I will see if we can include new prayers in the coming weeks.

Lancashire District Office email: lancsmethodist@btinternet.com