ICF - Prayer Focus

Those who work for charitable organisations

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Remunerated and voluntary staff of major charities. Staff of the Charity commission, charity lawyers and advisors. Staff of charity shops, collection services etc. People who act as trustees of charities and charitable trusts; those who work for charitable organisations, particularly those who face danger and hardship through their work. Fundraisers and charity collectors

Loving God; friend of the poor; protector of the widow and the orphan, we remember that our understanding of charity is rooted in our understanding of your love; and that you called us to reflect our love for You, by loving our neighbour as ourself. So we pray for all those who are engaged in the work of charitable institutions; forgive us in our world of regulations and strategies if we have made their task more complex and regimented than it needs to be, and help us all, whether employee, volunteer or donor to never let duties and roles become an end in themselves, but always a true expression of commitment and compassion. Through Jesus Christ our Lord 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:

  • It encourages Christians to see their working lives as part of their Christian Identity

  • It helps those involved in the world of work, particularly when their job makes it difficult to participate in church activities, to feel affirmed and valued.

  • It is a vital part of our intercessory responsibility to the community around us.

  • It communicates a faith that is relevant to real issues to those who visit our churches

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.