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Sudan - Prayer Ventures
For the church
Merciful God, we thank you for the church in Sudan. Protect the church
in the midst of persecution and challenges, that it may continue to spread the
Good News about your love and compassion.
For current needs
Gracious God, we pray for everyone in Sudan as they continue to strive
for peace and justice. Strengthen them in their efforts and help them find ways
toward reconciliation. Give comfort to those who have been displaced from homes.
Give strength to those who are caught in the midst of famine and drought.
For those serving
Great and Loving God, we ask for your continuing support of the work
done by relief workers, especially those representing church organizations. Help
them in their work as they share the Good News of your everlasting love and
forgiveness. Guide them as they work amidst difficult conditions.
For global relationships
God of compassion, we give thanks for your children all across the
earth and for the opportunities we have to develop more personal relationships
with our global Christian neighbors. We are grateful for the opportunity to
reach out to our Sudanese brothers and sisters through prayer and communication,
that we might find new meaning in these global connections. Strengthen us in
that ministry and help us reach out in a mission of peace.
For church leadership
God of Wisdom, your insight and guidance fill our lives. Show us new
ways to understand your power and presence within us. Thank you for the church
in Sudan and for those who continue to share your message. Help those preaching
and ministering to the members of the church, that they might understand and
share the Holy Gospel in order to strengthen your ministry in Sudan.
For open hearts
God our Creator, you make all people part of your family. You make all
that is good in our lives and fill us with your everlasting love. Bless us as we
learn more about our sisters and brothers in South Africa. Help us to embrace
our common blessing in serving you. Open our eyes to the gifts you give us in
each other. Guide us to build bridges between our cultures and our churches. We
ask these things in the name we name together, your precious Son, Jesus Christ.
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