Those who work in food processing and manufacturing
Makers of convenience foods, additives and preservatives, bakers, caterers, restaurateurs, staff of delicatessens, fast food chains, transport cafes, fish and chip shops, public houses, brewers, winemakers, vintners, bottlers and canners, greengrocers, butchers, confectioners, chocolate makers, margarine manufacturers, cheese makers, growers and suppliers of herbs and spices, ice cream makers, health food suppliers, poulterers and game dealers
Bountiful God, you invite us to pray for daily bread, yet provide for us so much more. It is easy, O God, in our world of instant mixes, takeaways and ready meals to forget that all good gifts around us are sent from heaven above. We pray for those who work in the food industry, often in difficult conditions and with low pay, to make it easier for us to prepare and enjoy what we eat, and to keep vital supply chains open. May they know Your blessing as they become the channels through which the provision of creation is made available to us. When consumer demands for convenience, flavour and value leave the poor without their just reward, the environment damaged and natural processes undermined, help us, we pray, to enjoy the bounty of Your creation in ways that do not deny others their share in Your goodness. AMEN
Regular prayer for the world of work can be a significant feature in Sunday services. ICF
seeks to provide a variety of resources to help those who prepare these. Prayer of this nature
is important because:
Each week, we highhlight different groups of workers and encourage our members and followers to particularly
pray for people who work in that sector. We also encourage local churches to include regular prayers for the world of work
As you pray, Consider what might be said in the context of thanksgiving, confession and
intercession, both for the workers concerned and for those present.