ICF - Prayer Focus

Those who work in engineering

Acoustic engineers, electronic engineers, mechanical engineers, computer engineers, civil engineers, precision engineers, power plant engineers, marine engineers, hydraulic engineers, rocket engineers, refrigerating engineers, nuclear engineers, geological engineers, fuel engineers, ceramic engineers, irrigation engineers and metallurgists.

God of all things, we live in a world of technology, yet often enjoy it’s benefits with hardly a thought for the myriad of technical tasks and calculations on which so much relies; laws and formulae, principles and processes whose constancy in generations of discovery have enabled us to move forward the frontiers of knowledge. As we remember and give thanks for those whose understanding of these things provide us with such benefits in daily living, may we also remember that much of their work still relies on these unchanging principles whose foundation is You. The disciplines of the engineer highlight Your faithfulness, reflected in every strata of our hi-tech world; so may we be inspired us to be faithful in our service and love for You. 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.