ICF - Prayer Focus

Those who work in handling, management and production of money

Currency speculators, those who work in the money markets and staff at bureau de change. National Lottery staff, bookmakers and betting shop staff, bingo organisers and callers, casino proprietors, racecourse owners and scratch card sellers. Staff at the Royal Mint; bank tellers and staff, Cash delivery crews, payroll staff, cash machine engineers and slot machine manufacturers

All providing God, you describe the love of money as the root of all evil, and we see much harm done in our world when we place its pursuit above all else. But money itself is neither good nor bad; you commended the woman who gave two copper coins and days later were betrayed for thirty pieces of silver. So we thank you and pray for those who produce, invest and exchange our money; those who make it possible for us to live and function as a society; who enable us to work and receive reward; who provide us with the means to trade, spend, save and give away. Help us to use our money responsibly, recognising that it is not money itself but our attitude to it by which we are judged. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

Regular prayer for the world of work can be a significant feature in Sunday services. ICF seeks to provide a variety of resources to help those who prepare these. Prayer of this nature is important because:

• It encourages Christians to see their working lives as part of their Christian Identity
  
  
• It helps those involved in the world of work, particularly when their job makes it difficult to participate in church activities, to feel affirmed and valued.
  
  
• It is a vital part of our intercessory responsibility to the community around us.
  
  
• It communicates a faith that is relevant to real issues to those who visit our churches
  

Each week, we highhlight different groups of workers and encourage our members and followers to particularly pray for people who work in that sector. We also encourage local churches to include regular prayers for the world of work

As you pray, Consider what might be said in the context of thanksgiving, confession and intercession, both for the workers concerned and for those present.