'When people tell me that the Bible has nothing to do with politics
I ask them "Which Bible are you talking about?"'
From 'Christians in Politics':
'Politics is a big subject that we often feel quite disconnected from. As a result it can be difficult to know exactly what to pray for.'
Hence, as we look to engage with politics through prayer, 'Christians in Politics' encourages that we pray for the following people:
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PRAY FOR OUR LOCAL MP MPs are our elected representatives; they are also human beings with high pressure jobs, families, hopes, dreams, and concerns. Pray for our MP (and her family) that God would bless her and use her to be a blessing, both locally and in her work in parliament. Our Member of Parliament is Helen Whately (Faversham and Mid Kent Constituency) |
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PRAY FOR OUR PARLIAMENT We are fortunate to live in a free, democratic society which rests on broadly Christian foundations. Give thanks for this freedom, and pray that Christian MPs will grow in numbers and influence across all of the political parties. |
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PRAY FOR CHRISTIANS WORKING IN GOVERNMENT Christians working in the political parties and the civil service can have a strong positive influence on policies and public services. Pray that God will strengthen them to be a faithful servant and witness in their work place, and a voice that is willing to speak up at the right time. |
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PRAY FOR POLITICAL LEADERS Political leaders matter, both for the power they exercise and the moral direction that they bring to the nation (for better or worse). Pray for our Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and the cabinet, that they would show wisdom, character and integrity, serving and leading in a Godly way. |
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PRAY FOR OUR LOCAL COUNCILLORS Many local Councillors serve their communities faithfully with little thanks! For some this is also a ‘route in’ to other political roles. Give thanks for the work of your local Council, and ask that God would use them to help bring peace, prosperity, righteousness, and hope to your community. Our Councillors are: Shellina Prendergast - Maidstone Rural East (Kent County Council) Ziggy Trzebinski and Martin Round - Boughton Malherbe, East Sutton, Headcorn and Ulcombe (Maidstone Borough Council) James Thomas, Linda Thorogood, Derek Bates, Tony Coppen, Helen Gearing, Terry Glanfield, Paul Newman, John Mather, Nigel Pyman and Laura Sexton - Headcorn Parish Council |
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PRAY FOR THE LOCAL CHURCH Local churches make up by far the largest voluntary and community organisation in Britain, but we often fail to use the voice this gives us wisely or effectively. Pray that Churches in your area will recognise the political realm as a ‘mission field’ and rise up together in prayer and action. Our fellow Churches within 'Churches Together in Headcorn' are: St. Peter & St. Paul Anglican Church, Headcorn Methodist Church and St Thomas of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church. |
