Intercessions for 22 February 2026

Sunday 22 February 2026

Weekly Intercessions

Let us pray...

"Welcome to our community's service today."

Opening Call

Holy God as we begin our Lenten journey, mindful of the temptation and suffering that your son Jesus Christ endured in the wilderness. We ask for you to strengthen us, as we find ourselves in the desert of human faults, failings and sinfulness.

Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

For the Church

Gracious God we ask for your guidance in all that our church plans for the coming six weeks of Lent; For the Lenten events and for all special services to be held in our community.

Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

World

Creator God, your love reaches out to the boundaries our world, to the rich who have everything they need and the poor who have nothing except misery and oppression. We pray for all your people whoever they are, wherever they live and whatever their circumstances; that in their joy and sorrow, the knowledge of your presence might bring comfort, healing and restoration.

Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

Hurting

Father God, we pray against all areas of our society where good food is wasted or disposed of unnecessarily when it could be used to relieve suffering. We thank you for the work of food banks and charities which support disadvantaged individuals and communities.

Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

Departed

Merciful God, when death comes close to us through the loss of a family member or friend help us to remember them and rejoice in their fellowship, giving thanks for the way that, as their lives touched ours, so we were enriched by that relationship.

Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

Reflecting on: Sunday Sermon: On Temptation - February 22, 2026

Heavenly Father, as we reflect on the temptations faced by your Son, grant us the strength to resist our own. May we find courage in your word and solace in your presence. Guide us through our trials, leading us to a deeper understanding of your love.

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

May the spirit of Lent guide us in Australia with hope and renewal.