GMC prayer room

09/03/2026

Oumar waits for God as bullet wound prolongs anguish of attack

Oumar (20) was left for dead when Boko Haram militants attacked his community in north Cameroon. Incredibly, he survived. However, a bullet remains dangerously lodged in his leg, reminding him of the brutality of an attack that killed more than 12 people.

“After they touched my head to check if I were dead, they left me and went away,” Oumar remembers. “When they left, I cried and cried. My mother arrived and found me, and then more people arrived to help. I told them that Boko Haram shot me.”

Oumar underwent surgery, spending 20 days in hospital, but he awaits full recovery. “The hospital tried to remove the bullet, but it was complicated. I wait for God to help me in my suffering,” he says.

Please pray:

🙏 Praise God for Oumar’s survival and recovery so far
🙏 For the safe removal of the bullet and for his complete healing, and that he will ‘be strong and take heart’ as he waits for the Lord (Psalm 27:14)
🙏 For the protection of Christians in north Cameroon, and for their faith in Jesus to withstand every challenge.

09/02/2026

God of all,

Thank you that challenging injustice has always been an integral part of the story of Methodism. Today, we especially give thanks for the part that the Methodist Relief and Development Fund (now known as All We Can) has played in that story.

We rejoice in the role All We Can plays in the life and story of the Methodist Church today. But more than that, we thank you for the innumerable stories of lives transformed, communities revitalised, and organisations enriched through All We Can partnerships since the Reverend Henry Carter first answered the call of European refugees in the 1930s.

We pray that All We Can may be part of the story of even more local churches, as it seeks to play a part in more stories of transformation. Amen.

Monica Callus, Head of Communications, All We Can

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09/01/2026

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” — Proverbs 22:6

Children don't just need to be taught facts, truth, and school subjects; they need to be trained and prepared for life in the grace of God, the way of Jesus, and the leading of the Holy Spirit. This training should come from their parents and other faithful adults in their lives. Deep down, we know that life is not just about intellectual lessons and information. Authentic life and productive living are about integrating God's truth into the fabric of our daily lives as we teach them and model them before our children and the children God places under our influence. Our Father in heaven calls us to move our children and their training to the top of our list of priorities. Our children are forever; other things we invest our time in are temporary. So, let's recommit to training up children and living as examples before them so that they will follow the way of God their whole lives.

🙏 Great and holy Counselor, please help me as I seek to know the best way to share your love and truth with my children and the children you have placed into my circle of influence. I want them to know and love you, respect you, honor you, and live for you. Please, dear Father, bless me with the wisdom and courage I need to make wise decisions on how to lead and discipline these children. I need your help to display tenderness toward these precious children as I seek to demonstrate your righteous character, gracious compassion, and faithful love and justice in my daily life. In Jesus' name, I pray for your help. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware. Questions or comments can be sent to [email protected].

08/31/2026

Number 24 on the Open Doors World Watch list 2026 is Cuba.

Church leaders and Christian activists who speak out against Cuba’s government risk arrest, smear campaigns, harassment, restrictions on movements, physical violence and imprisonment.
Sermons are frequently monitored to ensure they align with Communist values.
Churches and other Christian organisations will commonly face permit denials, fines, confiscation of property, demolition, closures and legal action.

Despite the challenges, Christians in Cuba are standing firm in their faith. Otoniel*, a pastor in Cuba, shares, “We are walking in step with God’s will. And even though it costs – it’s worth it.”

🙏 Heavenly Father, we remember before You our Cuban family as they seek to follow You in what is often an intimidating and hostile environment. Pour fresh hope and encouragement into the hearts of those who need it today, and give Your children courage, wisdom and protection as they navigate controls and surveillance. Give churches favour with the authorities, and provide them with all they need to grow in faith, number and influence in their communities. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

08/30/2026

Psalm 23:

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.

🙏 Lord, thank you for leading me by quiet waters, for feeding me at your table, and for inviting me to dwell in your house for ever. Would you please give me opportunities this week to show true hospitality to others, and to do it generously, joyfully and without grumbling. Would you give me grace to embrace interruptions as gifts from you, and help me to make space in my schedule, at my table, in my home and my heart for others.

Today I pause to receive hospitality from the Lord himself.

08/30/2026

Father of creation, God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the earth was formless and void, and you spoke, and life came into being. Trees and plants were raised from the earth, you formed man out of the dust from the ground. To you be all praise, honour and glory, Amen

From prayer 22, The soil, by Jon Swales,

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08/28/2026

Tearfund’s weekly prayers

1 Floods in Nepal

Pray for those people affected, those grieving lost loved ones, those who are displaced, and those waiting for news of the missing. Pray for the rescue workers, first responders and local leaders as they try to reach the most vulnerable. Pray for wisdom and endurance for our staff and local partners as they seek to bring relief, hope and care to those most in need.

2 One year on from Afghanistan earthquake

On 31 August last year, a major earthquake in the east of Afghanistan killed 2,200 people and injured more than 3,000. Tearfund’s local partners responded and are still working in the area on recovery and rehabilitation – including constructing and repairing 100 houses and helping communities clear debris from their fields, grow new crops and replace the livestock they lost in the quake. Pray for all those affected by last year’s earthquake to have all the physical, practical and emotional resources they need to recover and rebuild their lives.

3 Wildfires in Indonesia

Pray for Indonesia as the country continues to battle wildfires in large swathes of peatlands and woodlands. Pray for the firefighters on the front lines as they battle the blaze, for their safety and protection. These wildfires have caused a thick blanket of smoke and haze, leading to severe respiratory issues for people staying outside too long. Pray for a swift end to the fire and a restoration of the air quality.

08/27/2026

From Open Doors Youth:

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

“I love the Lord. He heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.”— Psalm 116:1-2

Understanding the Lord's love, presence, and nearness should lead us to serve him and to deepen our relationship with him. While we love God for many reasons, we especially want to express our love to him today for his personal concern for us - individually for each of us! In a world where important people refuse to spend time with those they consider "beneath them," we are truly blessed with an incomparable God who listens to our every cry, recognizes our distinct voice, and tunes his ear to hear every one of our whispers. Yes! I will call on the Lord! I will praise him, thank him, confess to him, and speak of him and his grace as long as I live!

🙏 Father, you know each hair on my head and every thought in my heart. Thank you for hearing my prayers. Thank you for answering so many of them with the answer I sought from you. Please give me patience when I cannot see your hand in the other answers - those that do not come as soon or do not bear the result I had requested. I believe and trust that you are always near, working for my good even when I can't see it or understand what is happening. I believe you always answer my prayers to your glory and for my best eternal interests. So please, dear Father, strengthen my faith so that I will never outlive my trust and faith in you. In the name of Jesus, I ask for this grace. Amen.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware. Questions or comments can be sent to [email protected].