Prayers about PLF and THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND

Prayers about PLF and THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND

Everlasting God, creator of the ends of the earth, whose understanding none of us can fathom, and who has promised to keep your people and continue your work. Bring a resolution to the current situation which will enable your people to serve with clear consciences, bearing fruit for eternity.

(Doctrine of Marriage)
Heavenly Father, thank you for the wonderful provision in the Church of England liturgy of the marriage service and the truth that is behind that. Use our churches to promote this truth, for the good enjoyment of intimacy, for the blessing of children and for the good of society.

(The gospel of repentance)
Your word is clear that we are all sexual sinners in some sense: misunderstanding or misusing this good gift. Please forgive us because your son suffered for sinners. Help us to joyfully repent and live in new life.

(Radical inclusion)
Your son welcomed prostitutes and ate with them. Give us the same welcoming heart for all sinners, whatever sexual orientation or sexual relationships. Let them hear of your love for all who come to their senses, turning to you.

(Reforming church)
Lord Jesus Christ, master of your church, enable Anglican churches to continue to reform – changing to serve changing societies – and to do so within humble obedience to what you say in scripture.

(Denomination officials)
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open and all desires known, please bring change in the hearts of archbishops, bishops and archdeacons in our denomination. As they frequently hear your word in church services, let them, and us, hear your voice without hardening our hearts so that we trust and obey the Lord Jesus Christ.