Prayer Points.
General Prayer Points for the Week
Guidance and Wisdom: Pray for God's wisdom and discernment in all decision-making this week, both in your personal life and for leaders around the world.
Strength and Protection: Ask for strength to overcome challenges and for God's protection from harm, accidents, and evil influences for you and your loved ones.
Peace and Joy: Pray for inner peace amidst any stress or worries, and for hearts to be filled with joy and gratitude regardless of circumstances.
Opportunities to Serve: Ask for opportunities to be a light to those around you, showing kindness, compassion, and generosity in your daily interactions.
For the Local Community (Australind area)
Community Well-being: Pray for the well-being of the local community, for strong families, and for the restoration of those experiencing breakdown, isolation, crime, or addiction.
Healthcare and Emergency Services: Lift up local hospitals, healthcare workers, and emergency services, praying for their strength, provision, and safety as they care for the sick and those in crisis.
The Needy and Vulnerable: Pray for the homeless, the hungry, the lonely, and those experiencing financial hardship, that they may receive the help and support they need through local aid agencies and individuals.
Local Churches: Pray that local churches would be places of welcome and hope, actively reaching out to their neighbours and effectively sharing the gospel message.
For Australia
National Leadership: Pray for the Australian government at all levels (national, state, local), asking that leaders be granted humility, integrity, and wisdom to make decisions that promote justice, fairness, and the well-being of all citizens.
Spiritual Renewal: Pray for a move of the Holy Spirit to transform Australia, for believers to stand firm in their faith amidst increasing secularisation, and for the next generation to follow Christ.
Reconciliation: Pray for reconciliation and respect between all Australians, including Indigenous peoples, and for the nation to honour all cultures and share resources justly.
Environmental Concerns: Pray for the land and waters of Australia, for protection from natural disasters such as bushfires, floods, and droughts, and for good stewardship of the environment.
For the World
Peace in Conflict Zones: Pray for an end to ongoing wars and violence (e.g., Ukraine, Gaza), and for diplomatic solutions and lasting peace in troubled regions.
Persecuted Church: Pray for strength, protection, and provision for persecuted Christians around the world, that they may be bold in their faith and that the gospel would advance despite opposition.
Refugees and Displaced People: Pray for the millions of people who have fled their homes due to persecution or conflict, that they may find safety, healing, and welcome in new communities.
Global Health and Poverty: Pray for an end to global poverty and the challenges of ill health, that resources may be distributed fairly, and that God's people would be moved with compassion to help those in need. Protection (Urgent): Pray for the communities in Boddington, Bannister, and Wuraming (just northeast of Australind), where "Leave Now" warnings are in place. Pray for the safety of DFES firefighters battling the blaze in extreme heat and for favourable winds to aid containment.
Health & Healing: Pray for those affected by the current surge in flu cases across WA and for the protection of children from Strep A, particularly during holiday gatherings.
Road Safety: As families travel for the holidays and return home this week, pray for protection on the roads (South West Highway, Forrest Highway) and for alert drivers, especially with increased police operations targeting safety.