Reflections and Fellowship

Father God, we pray for the Community of Southport following the sad loss of three of their children, Bebe King aged 6, Elsie Dot Stancombe aged 7 years, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar aged 9 years. Father God, we thank you for the support within the community, and how they showed love to each other following the destructive intentions of those, who would seek to sow hatred and intolerance. We thank you for their example of being Community Spirited in the midst of despair and sorrow. We thank you that the other children and adults who suffered injuries are all making good progress. We pray for your healing spirit to continue to bind them together in love and support.

Father God, Sovereign of all you have created, we pray for the Cities and Towns of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. We ask for your protection of all peoples of diverse cultures and races. We pray for the perpetrators of criminal damage to property. And those who would seek to harm those who are attempting to keep law and order, and protect the most vulnerable of our society. We entrust all police officers, their dogs and horses into your care.

We pray for those responsible for safe-guarding the internet platforms. We pray that disinformation and rhetoric of dangerous intentions will be monitored and removed.

We pray for Sir Keir Starmer, and all government ministers. We pray for their wisdom in dealing with the groups of people that are intent on criminal destruction, and stirring up hatred within Communities. May their words and actions promote unity of spirit, peace, and respect to all in the UK and Northern Ireland.

Father God, Lord Jesus and Holy Spirit, we thank you that you love your people, and desire that we live in love for one another. Help all Kingdom People to be channels of your love and goodness.

We pray for all who have suffered injuries during the past week. We ask for your healing presence.

Father God, we offer you our prayers for peace, law and order within the Cities that are currently experiencing hatred and criminal destruction of property. We ask for your protection, and entrust into your care, all who are now feeling fearful. We pray that they will experience your peace and love.

Merciful Father accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.