Prayer Diary for October 2026

1st

Creator God we come in gratitude for the beauty of the changing seasons and the bounty of Your gifts to us. May we strive to be worthy of your love and care for each one of us.

2nd

May we daily reflect Your love and promise of eternal life through the gift of Your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ

3rd

“All creatures of our God and King” may we join their hearts & voices, actions and thoughts to reflect Your message of hope, joy and resurrection. Amen

4th

We give thanks for the loving ministry of Jonathan, Sheila and Jon. May they continue to lead with wisdom, guiding us in unity of purpose, warmth, welcome and openness to all.

5th

Bless Lord those who ask for our prayers, especially for …..and for the lonely, the isolated or fearful. Grant them courage in their journeying

6th

We pray for those who feel that their life is meaningless and for the supporters and agencies supporting those contemplating suicide. Breathe on them Lord your Spirit of hope and love.

7th

We give thanks for the work of the Mothers’ Union throughout the world. Bless and strengthen them in the support of families of every kind. Particularly in times of crisis.

8th

Bless Lord the work of the officers of the Church as they faithfully develop and serve the community and parochial projects and needs.

9th

We give thanks for Mel Lewis and her work as Safeguarding Officer over many years and for Jeni our Parish Administrator.

10th

The development of music in the Church and local schools and in the community enriches the lives of all. We come in gratitude for the work and vision of Tim and Jonathan.

11th

Bless oh Lord the staff and residents of our local care homes especially those offering care to Val Smith, Jim Findlay and Marjorie Skerry. May they be places of joy, comfort and security.

12th

May the spirit of positivity inspire us all as age deprives us of the independence we hold dear. Show us how best we can develop skills, old talents and a sense of self worth.

13th

We give thanks for the kindness of strangers, for empathy and sensitivity in our many and varied encounters each day.

14th

Help the many small businesses in our community which struggle financially. May they know our support and appreciation for the role they play in enriching lives.

15th

For the folks who “just manage” financially, emotionally or physically we pray. May we in our acts and in our thoughts be a comforting and supportive presence.

16th

We give thanks for our homes, and loved ones. May we be alongside the homeless and all who offer practical help – remembering especially staff and residents of Simonside House and social workers to young people leaving the care system.

17th

Bless Lord the young people in our local schools, colleges and universities. May all feel secure, supported and fulfilled.

18th

We give thanks for the gift of life and the opportunities we experience to grow, flourish and serve.

19th

Bring light to the dark places of the world dear Father. We pray especially for places of conflict, oppression and injustice. May we speak truth to power with courage.

20th

Grant to leaders, strength and wisdom to overcome the misuse of power, the seduction of financial gain or popularity and the desire to bring about peace, unity and justice.

21st

Bless Lord the people in occupied territories, especially the Ukraine, the Middle East, Sudan and Nigeria. Give them hope and strength.

22nd

Bless dear Lord the community of “Martha & Mary”, and the service it provides individuals and groups through friendship, support and advice.

23rd

For the work of the Missions Group we give thanks. For their fundraising for acute disasters and for financial support given to local, national and international agencies.

24th

Breathe your healing Spirit on patients and staff of St Oswald’s Hospice, for all terminally ill patients and those suffering long term sickness.

25th

Dearest Father, who loves and cares for each and every one of us, may we too recognise the gits and talents of those isolated by difference racially, or through academic ability or neuro-diversity.

26th

Give us the grace to appreciate and encourage all who suffer from lack of confidence, abuse or jealousy of family or fellow workers. May they know our support.

27th

When we forget stir us and support the regular work of fundraisers and supports of Friends of St Gabriel’s and big special projects particularly the organ restoration and bells projects.

28th

We give thanks for the gifts of art, literature, music and poetry enriching our hearts, our understanding and our imagination – our whole lives.

29th

For the simple pleasures of life – for friendship, kindness, sharing and remembering we come in gratitude.

30th

For the past month we give thanks Lord, for the successes and the failures, for the joys and sorrows and for the knowledge that You are with us always.

31st

Bless us each Lord as we look forward to the coming days of opportunity to live and serve you and each other.