We believe that prayer is an important part of our Christian response to the injustice and oppression that we see in our world. Join with us as we urge God to right injustice and enable people everywhere to live life to the full in Jesus’ name.
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APRIL
‘Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!’
1 Peter 1:3
On World Health Day (7 April), please pray for those the ongoing COVID crisis has most affected and for equitable distribution of vaccines and medicine.
Give thanks that churches in Australia can gather to celebrate Easter and pray that Christ’s resurrection power would renew and refresh God’s people.
Pray that the global church would deepen its commitment to care for the Earth, especially as climate crises affect vulnerable communities.
Pray that women and children in the countries where Baptist World Aid serves would grow more confident in their contributions to community life.
MAY
‘He has not hidden his face from [them] but has listened to [their] cry for help.’
Psalm 22:24
As Australia prepares to celebrate Mother’s Day, give thanks for those women who care for their families and reflect God’s unconditional love.
Pray for the fashion industry to take bold steps to end damaging environmental practices and change the systems that exploit vulnerable people.
On the International Day of Families (May 15), please pray for families experiencing loss and grief – especially in the wake of disasters, war, famine and pandemic.
Pray for leaders around the world, of governments, churches, and communities. Pray for any leaders God brings to your mind that God would give them godly wisdom, discernment, and creativity to help address the challenges their people might face.
JUNE
‘Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters.’
HebreWs 13:1-2
Please pray for the women on staff with our Christian Partners across the 18 countries where we work, including Nepal, Malawi, Cambodia and Lebanon, that they may have renewed energy, protection and deep hope.
Please pray for our Child and Youth Clubs. Pray for all the girls and boys learning how to care for others as they become leaders.
On World Refugee Day (June 20), pray for the millions of people displaced around the world. Pray for people who live lives of comfort and safety to show hospitality to strangers, and for our Partners and churches who serve communities of displaced people. Pray for any leaders God brings to your mind that God would give them godly wisdom, discernment, and creativity to help address the challenges their people might face.
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