We pray for Eswatini, where the death of a pro-democracy activist has caused international alarm. God, we pray for all those hurt by the death of Thulani Maseko and for greater freedoms of speech and expression for the people of Eswatini.
We give thanks for the new environmental plan to ensure that everyone in the UK lives within 15 minutes from a green space or water. God, we thank you for these plans, and pray that they will enable more people to connect with your creation locally.
We give thanks that the largest forest in the US, Tongass National Forest in Alaska, has been once again protected against logging and construction of roads. God, we thank you for these moves to protect this important ecosystem and for conservation efforts worldwide.
We pray for those who lost loved ones in the recent bombing in a mosque in Pakistan. God, we pray for comfort for those who are mourning, and for increased peace and protection for all in Pakistan.
We pray for the more than 15.3 million people in Syria in need of humanitarian support, some of whom are living off waste left by the US military. God, we pray for greater awareness and provision for those who are suffering in Syria.
We pray for victims of modern slavery as new laws make it harder for victims of slavery and trafficking to gain support. God, we pray for those whose voices have been silenced by these laws, and for greater measures in place to protect vulnerable people.
We stay and pray for the rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of the terrible earthquake on Monday. God, we pray for all those who lost loved ones and homes in the attacks, and for strength and provision for all those involved in rescue and recovery.
