ICF - Prayer Focus

Those involved in publishing and the printed word

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Publishers of books, newspapers, magazines and journals; designers of type faces, calligraphers, signwriters and poster makers, reading panellists, house editors, lay-out experts and proof readers. Leaflet distributors, sales representatives, book reviewers. Technical authors, scriptwriters. Readers of recording tapes for the blind, and those who add sub-titles to films and television programmes for the hard of hearing.

Ever present God, Your Word is a lamp to our feet, a light to our path, and it is through the printed page that we are able to encounter your living word in Scripture. You give us intellect and reason that can be stretched and shared though the printed word, imagination and emotion so often engaged through poem and novel. Printed words are so much a part of our daily lives, so vital to who we are, yet so easily taken for granted. So we give you thanks for all those whose labours and endeavours place books and publications into our hands, and pray that you will help us to use this powerful vehicle of communication with care and responsibility. Through Jesus Christ, the Word become Flesh we pray. 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.