Continue to pray for our political leaders and our community
People have been contacting us to request the prayers written and said jointly by Bishop Harold and Bishop John McAreavey (Catholic Bishop of Dromore) at the final night of our Bible Week.
We are glad to republish and ask you to use and share them as we pray regarding the current political impasse at Stormont.
For political leaders at this time
Grant, O heavenly Father, to our elected representatives and political leaders the guidance of your Holy Spirit.
In the current challenges faced by this society,help them to act in the best interests of all.
Give them wisdom and courage in facing the demands of justice and truth, so that stability and reconciliation would be furthered among us and your kingdom be served in all things.
Lord, hear us
Lord, graciously hear us.
Concluding prayer for our whole community
Lead us, Lord, in the ways of peace–making;
Unite us, Lord, in reconciled relationships;
Bless us, Lord, with integrity in government;
Guide us, Lord, through our present concerns;
Form in us, Lord, the mind of Christ;
Protect us, Lord, from all that would destroy us;
We ask this to the glory and praise of your name and for the good of this land, through Christ our Lord. Amen.