End Abuse And Violence.
Introduction
It is estimated that one in three girls and women will suffer some form of abuse during their lifetime. Mothers’ Union are highlighting the issue with a Global Day on the 27th November 2020. Sixteen days of action are planned beginning on Thursday 25th November 2021. What follows is a Mothers’ Union prayer in advance of those sixteen days.
Prayer
Compassionate God, we come before you today as we pray for the 16 days of Activism campaign. We pray for the Church and for all those who are planning and preparing for the 16 days that start this Thursday 25 th November, the United Nations day for the Elimination of violence against women, and continue to December 10th, International Human Rights day. We pray that churches across the world will express their dismay and call for an end to gender based violence and abuse of women and girls, and that our voices may be heard by those who can bring about change.
We come together with 6000 organisations from approximately 187 countries to raise awareness of, and call for an end to gender-based violence and abuse in all its forms.
Lord of all, we pray that across the world the work of Mothers’ Union and other organisations in relationship education will bring about culture change and understanding amongst people who live where violence against wives and daughters is commonplace. Come alongside perpetrators Lord and help them to see other ways of living their lives, so that harmony and peace may prevail. Lord give strength to those who are suffering from coercive control in their relationships. We thank you God for legislation on this issue and we pray for effective resourcing and implementation to enable victims and families to regain their lives.
Throughout the 16 days Lord please hear our prayers each day. We pray for women and girls living with health problems due to Female Genital Mutilation which affects 200 million women and girls worldwide. We pray for an end to this harmful practice.
Father of all we pray for children, often the unseen and unheard victims of domestic violence. We pray for every child who is a survivor of violence in the home. May they find help and support. Worldwide, children make up 20% of trafficked victims. We pray for all people that are trafficked and are living in desperate situations. We pray for an end to their suffering and that they will know that you Lord walk alongside them in their pain
Compassionate God, we pray for the elderly and the disabled who may be subject to abuse from carers or family members. Lord we pray for those who are suffering mental health problems as a result of living in a violent or abusive situation. We pray that they will seek and find help and know that we are all one in Christ. We are all created equal and are together one with Christ. We pray that we may bring love and respect into the small and hidden places, to those who feel unvalued and unseen.
We pray for your healing touch and loving arms to wrap around all those who are unwell in body mind or spirit, for all who are living in difficult situations, and for all who mourn the loss of a loved one.
Merciful father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen
Entertaining Angels 