Praying for our Nations Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland

John and Debby would like to invite you to join them and others across the Vineyard Movement in praying for our nations at this time. We will be praying and lighting candles in our front windows every Sunday evening during this pandemic.

‘If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and heal their land.‘ – 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)

In this rapidly evolving situation, there is, very understandably, a great deal of uncertainty, fear and anxiety.

In a time of such uncertainty, we must remember what is certain: that God is on the throne, he is ultimately in control, and we can totally trust him through this valley.

In a time of such fear and anxiety, we are assured of the power of love over fear (1 John 4:18), and that the peace which transcends understanding can overcome every anxiety (Philippians 4:6-7).

Let us be a non-anxious presence as we step into the opportunity to be salt and light in fresh ways, bringing hope to those around us as we reach out with love.

And let us humble ourselves and pray.

That God’s kingdom would come, his will would be done, and that he would heal our land (1 Chronicles 7:14).

We are encouraging Vineyard churches across the UK and Ireland to join with this day of prayer and action on Sunday.

With our love and prayers at this challenging time.

John & Debby Wright

National Directors, Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland

Prayer Points

You might find these prayer points helpful:

Leaders of our Nations

For wisdom for those having to make weighty decisions in government
For the Government advisors
For the health of our leaders
For God’s wisdom and peace to be on them

The NHS

For the leaders in the NHS as they plan for a surge of patients
For doctors, nurses, paramedics, therapists, cleaners, 111 and support staff and all those selflessly serving our nation
For the necessary equipment, medications and protective clothing to be made rapidly available
For continued good health and protection over them
For wisdom and peace for those making difficult decisions

The vital and emergency services in our nations as they serve during this outbreak

For police officers, firefighters, the army and RAF
For their health and safety
The schools across the nations and the teachers working to care for the children of NHS and vital workers

For the end of Coronavirus COVID-19

For breakthroughs in treatment and a vaccine to be developed
For our nations to take seriously the measures put in place to protect us all
For the Kingdom of God to break through and defeat this virus

Our communities, neighbours and the nations

Those who have contracted COVID-19 and are trying to recover
Those who are isolated and lonely
Those who are fearful
Parents of small children
Those in the most at-risk categories: the elderly and those with pre-existing medical conditions
Those suffering heartache from having lost loved ones
Those who are suffering financially
Opportunities to reach out and help others in creative ways
For peace over children and young people in this time of uncertainty

For those facing uncertainty in their employment

Those whose jobs are under threat
Those who have lost their jobs
Small businesses and the self-employed

The Church

Your own church family
Local churches in your area
The leaders of our churches across the nations
For the leaders and pastors of our churches
The leadership of Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland
The church across our nations and around the globe

Online messages of hope

For our messages being shared both locally and across the nations to speak into the lives of those who are listening.
For our message of hope to reach those who do not yet know Jesus

The Kingdom of God breaking in across our nations