Monday Prayer at Noon
See also the National Council of Churches' "
Season of Prayer" for the Middle East.
December 7
- Pray that we remember this day, the day on which the United States entered World War II in 1941, and strive toward peace and an end to war around the world.
- Give thanks for those who work tirelessly for peace and reconciliation around the world.
- Pray for awareness and understanding of the need to address climate change and the Copenhagen conference begins.
December 14
- Pray that health care becomes more affordable for all.
- Give thanks for the good health that you have and the resources available to you when illness strikes.
- Pray for those who do not have families or friends with whom to celebrate the holiday season, or whose families are far away.
December 21
- Pray that travelers make their way safely to their destinations and enjoy restful and renewing time with families and friends.
- Give thanks for the holiday traditions and rituals that have been passed on to us and that we in turn pass on.
- As the days once again begin to lengthen, pray for movement from darkness to light in our minds and hearts.
December 28
- Pray that we might experience the joy of having the Christ child in our hearts, not just now but every day of the year.
- Give thanks for the Twelve Days of Christmas that lead us from Christmas to Epiphany.
- Pray for our global sisters who live in want and need, and for ourselves who have so much; may we share our blessings.
January 4
- Pray that this new year brings love, happiness, security, and health to all.
- Give thanks for another year and for the potential for new beginnings.
- Pray that the revealing of Christ to all people at Epiphany continues to unfold.
January 11
- Pray for people all over the world who have lost jobs.
- Give thanks for children everywhere, for their honesty, hopefulness and innocence.
- Pray for the homeless and all those exposed to the harshness of winter
January 18
- Pray that we celebrate and reclaim Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a day of service in our communities.
- Give thanks for the leaders in our church, both lay and ordained.
- Pray that through the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which begins today, Christians around the globe come to better know and love one another.
January 25
- Pray for an end to violence in our schools.
- Give thanks for the small blessings in life that we encounter every day.
- Pray that women of all ages feel empowered and inspired to participate in Women of the ELCA.