ICF - Prayer Focus

Those involved in the business of import, export and international trade

Shipping and Air Freight agents. Fair-trade businesses and advocates Long-distance lorry and coach drivers, ferry and euro-tunnel operators

God of all peoples, throughout history we have visited and traded with other nations, travelled to distant shores in search of new commodities and resources, broadening our horizons and experiences. Through trade our lives have been enriched, and yet it can also be the means through which we exploit and impoverish others. We pray for all those whose employement involves them in overseas trade. Help them to act fairly, seek justice and to work in the interests of all creation. Through 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.