Some prayer suggestions and reflections for the month of April………

1. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

2. At the start of Autism Awareness Week, pray for those living with autism and their families.

3. Listen for the still, small voice of God.

4. Pray for the work and fellowship of the church café.

5. Give thanks with a grateful heart.

6. Remember, “The Church is wherever God’s people are praising.”

7. Do good, and share with those in need.

8. Pray for grandparents and children as they spend precious time together over the school holidays.

9. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.

10. Count your many blessings and thank God for them.

11. Pray for those nearing death and those who are newly bereaved.

12. Take time out for a walk and enjoy the spring flowers.

13. “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

14. O Lord, never suffer us to think we can stand by ourselves, and not need thee.

15. Pray for peace amongst the nations and in the hearts of all people.

16. Children of God, reach out to one another.

17. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

18. “Surely this man was the Son of God!”

19. Pray for all emergency workers over this holiday season.

20. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.

21. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness.

Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

22. Pray for the elders of the church as they meet in session.

23. God shall be my hope, my stay, my guide and lantern to my feet.

24. Remember the work of the many aid organisations in your prayers and with financial help if possible.

25. No man is an island, entire of itself. Every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.

26. Pray for all those entangled in the justice system that they may experience justice,

reconciliation and positive rehabilitation.

27. This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it.

28. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

29. Thank God for the beauty of creation.

30. Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.