…if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14)

Almighty God, Father of all, you call your Church to humble prayerfulness;
grant that this Dioceses of Down and Dromore may be filled with voices united in seeking your face.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)

Risen, ascended Lord, you call your Church to prayer in all things;
grant that each one who comes to you may indeed the know relief from anxiety that your peace brings.
Lord, hear our prayer.

…pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. (Ephesians 6:18)

Empowering Spirit, God in our lives, you call your church to pray for one another;
Grant that our hearts may be moved to lift one another before your throne in earnest petition.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Prayer Points
• That the prayers of God’s people in this Diocese would continue to call for his protection over our land during this Global Pandemic
• That we would hear many testimonies of God answering prayer – stories of healing, stories of people coming to faith, stories of deepening relationship with him
• That many people unused to praying would come to God during these 10 days of prayer