Those involved in the business of import, export and international trade
Shipping and Air Freight agents. Fair-trade businesses and advocates
Long-distance lorry and coach drivers, ferry and euro-tunnel operators
God of all peoples, throughout history we have visited and traded with other nations, travelled to distant shores in search of new commodities and resources, broadening our horizons and experiences. Through trade our lives have been enriched, and yet it can also be the means through which we exploit and impoverish others. We pray for all those whose employement involves them in overseas trade. Help them to act fairly, seek justice and to work in the interests of all creation. Through 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:
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.