5 Days of Prayer

05 Aug 5 Days of Prayer

Everyone loses in a pandemic and each of us will be carrying a burden of grief. As a church it is important that we mark this point in the pandemic and pray intentionally over those losses. By doing this in an active way it gives us an opportunity to be really intentional with those prayers and it also demonstrates to others a model of genuine faith.

Over the five days of prayer you’re invited to write down on paddle pop sticks the things you have lost so far because of COVID-19 and to plant or bury them in a wheelbarrow of mulch that will be next to the new garden beds at Caulfield.

At the end of the five days this will all be added to our compost to decompose and become part of the fertile soil of the future.

Here’s are framework to guide our prayers over the five days:

• Wed 4th August – We pray for courage to name the things that have been lost. Lord, bring us through grief and don’t let us bottle it up to let it fester. Bring your healing.
• Thurs 5th August – Holy Spirit, give us patience in the ongoing uncertainty and precarious time we’re living through. We pray for everyone who finds their home life, work life, relationships etc. in a vulnerable position.
• Fri 6th August – We pray for wisdom in the unresolvable tension. Help us in Christ to foster dependence, ask for help, and reach out to connect as a community of great faith.
• Sat 7th August – God our Father, help us prepare for the future work of renewal and rebuilding. Give us productivity, creativity, and clear vision.
• Sun 8th August – Lord Jesus, give us joy in our families, friends, and communities. Most of all, give us joy in following you so that you make us mature and robust for these difficult times.