ICF - Prayer Focus

Those involved in security and safety

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Makers and marketers of security shutters, lock combinations, Those who design and install burglar alarms and fire alarms including smoke detectors. Manufacturers of Lifebuoys, Life jackets, protective clothing, crash barriers, safety helmets and other safety equipment. Health and safety inspectors, Risk assessment advisors, Accident investigators. Those involved in pollution monitoring and production of measuring equipment. Security Guards, Night Watchmen, Door staff.

Unchanging God, Sovereign Protector we thank you for the security we find in the shadow of Your wings. You are our foundation, our refuge, our shelter and the strength we find in these realities reflects that most basic of human needs which they fulfil. And so we give you thanks for those human agents who provide a secure environment in which to live our lives through the equipment they provide; the presence they maintain; the watch that they keep. Guard and protect them we pray as they often face danger in place of others, and may they sense that in serving their fellow human beings they are serving You. 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.