The World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen’s initiative. It is run under the motto ‘Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action’, and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. The movement aims to bring together women of various races, cultures and traditions in a yearly common Day of Prayer, as well as in closer fellowship, understanding and action throughout the year.
“I Beg You...
Bear With One Another In Love"
— Ephesians 4:1-3
God of Righteousness, bless us and make us witnesses of peace and justice.
Open our eyes so that we can see things as you do.
Protect us from all forms of violence, hurt and revenge.
We pray especially for women who are denied education and other basic rights.
We pray for women who are abused and suffer violence.
We pray that our churches, as well as our governments, will create safe places for women and others.
Help us to raise our voices and use our gifts and talents to help others.
Lead us into a life worthy of our calling.
God of Unity, teach us, your servants, to treat others justly,
fairly and with love, even though we may speak, live and pray in different ways.
Bless the global church and bless faithful women everywhere who share your Good News with others.
Lead us into a life worthy of our calling.
Amen
Further information: https://www.worlddayofprayeraustralia.org/
