by Pastors Norman and Barbara Miller, Tabernacle of David Cairns and Centre for International Reconciliation and Peace Intention: Awakening to freedom and praying for godly government in Australia. Scripture: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, [...]
by Dr Graham McLennan, Co-Founder, Christian Heritage Research Intention: God, in his sovereignty and eternal plans and purposes, has blessed Australia with a rich Christian heritage. Scripture: “We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done. … Then [...]
by Mrs Louise Zavone, Executive Secretary, Bishops Commission for Life, Family & Public Engagement, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Intention: To follow the example of Christ we are challenged to love others genuinely, sacrificially and unconditionally. Scripture: “Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does [...]
by Commissioner James Condon, The Salvation Army Intention: Know that you are loved. Scripture: 7 Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. 8 But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 God showed how [...]
by Pastor Peter Walker, Founder, Australian Indigenous Christian Ministries Intention: We pray for oneness starting in the church that we might in turn affect the nation through the “Spirit of Christ” (Romans 8:9) until we together become “the one new man in Christ” (Ephesians 2:15). Scripture: “Therefore also now, says the LORD, turn you even to me [...]
by Most Reverend Anthony Fisher OP, Archbishop, Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney Intention: When we are spiritually dry or anxious we can call on God to refresh, restore and redeem. Scripture: “I, the Lord, your God, I am holding you by the right hand; I tell you, ‘Do not be afraid ,I will help you.’ Do not be [...]
by Rev Campbell Markham, Senior Pastor, Cornerstone Hobart Presbyterian Church Intention: We can lean on Jesus with our full weight and he will show us the way and he will see us through. Scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your [...]
by Cheryl Lindley, Australian Apostolic Restore Community Intention: I believe God’s desire is that our nation, Australia, which has already been covenanted to Him, will renew that covenant and rise into the fullness of the destiny that He has planned! In fact, I believe the Lord has said, this nation is His and He has come [...]
by Most Rev Peter Ingham, Bishop Emeritus, Catholic Diocese of Wollongong Intention: Parents must not sacrifice spending time with their children in the pursuit of material wealth. Scripture: “He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers; or else I will come and strike the land with a [...]
by Marilyn Rowsome, Coordinator of Volunteers, Canberra Declaration Intention: May we have the compassion of Jesus for all those who are poor, brokenhearted, captive, blind and downtrodden through abortion. Scripture: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, he has appointed me to proclaim good news to the poor; he has sent me to heal [...]
