Praying for Sheffield

With the Arise:March Commissioning Prayer

by Rachel Hall

Rachel Hall has been the Together for Sheffield Prayer Ambassador for over three years. She encourages believers across the city to be connected in prayer. She has a passion for unity and the Church coming together to be a blessing for the city. In her spare time she enjoys the beaches of North Wales, and good coffee shops.

Father God,

You are the Father Almighty, who created the Heavens and the Earth.

You are the Father of Love, who first loved us and showed this love through Your son Jesus.

Help us to cover our city with your love.

Jesus, You brought new life by dying and overcoming death.

By your wounds we are healed.

Help us to discover more of you as we discover the needs of others.

Holy Spirit,

We welcome you and work with you.

Guide and guard our steps as we walk.

Help Sheffield Recover the truth of who Jesus Christ is.

We reflect upon the commissioning prayer spoken by spiritual leaders in our city at the launch this year.

May these words ring in our ears, calling us to press on as we journey together as believers in Sheffield. Championing us to continue to cover our city in prayer, to discover the needs of our city and to be sharing the good news of Jesus throughout the year. In particular, I love the line that says help Sheffield recover the truth of who Jesus is! Amen!

The verse, ‘Arise shine for your light has come’ urges us to pursue Jesus and follow Him for the sake of our city every day.

So let us continue to pray and live out this commissioning prayer this summer. And even though we are entering summer season let’s not take a vacation from Him! When we abide in Him we will bear much fruit!