Prayer focus for the week beginning 11th February 2024:
Before you pray, give thanks that ‘You, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer. (Ps.86 V.5)
• Tetbury Praying the Town: Quail Meadows
• The Parish of Long Newnton
• The readers of lessons and intercessors
• The Departed and those who mourn their loss remembering especially all those we love. We give thanks for their lives, and pray for God’s comfort for their family and friends.
• Local issues: Election of three Tetbury town councillors Thursday 15th Feb – may those elected have a genuine desire to serve the best interests of the local community
• National issues: As Lent starts on 14th February, may Christians throughout the country use this as a time of reflection and an opportunity to deepen their relationship with Christ and with fellow Christians
• World issues: for the wise and safe development of AI, that it will be used for positive, not harmful, purposes
Yes, the Lord will give what is good. Psalm 85: 12
Are you, or someone you know, in need of prayer? You are welcome to hang your prayer request on the prayer tree in the prayer corner at the front of St Marys’ church