Praying God’s Kingdom Upon the Streets, across Our Nation to STOP the Rioting

A summary of Events

On Thursday night 29 year old Mark Duggan was shot fatally by the police. This spurred riots to begin in Tottenham on Saturday night and since then the riots have spread throughout London and the country, reaching Liverpool and Birmingham. The riots consist of widespread looting, violence and arson; police cars, buses and a carpet shop are just a few example of arson attacks. The Prime Minister has flown back early from his family holiday and has released a statement.

What we can do together.

We urge every person who possibly can to pray that the riots will cease and that peace will engulf our nation. If it is possible we are asking churches to hold prayer meetings that Christians can meet together and seek God about this issue. We are also asking churches to change normal meetings into prayer meetings. If you feel your church could hold a prayer meeting then please let us know and we will post the information on the GDOP website so people know where and when various prayer meetings are being held.

Please to set your alarms to Pray the Lords Prayer at 12 Noon EVERYDAY

Some Prayer Points:

Pray for the rioters. Pray that the violence and the looting will stop.

Pray for the Police and Emergency Services that they will have wisdom to successfully diffuse the situation and keep people safe. Pray for  successful strategies.

Pray for the government who are trying to tackle the riots in a sensible way. Pray that they will make the right decisions.

Pray for the family of Mark Duggan. They are urging for the violence to cease, Pray that their voice is heard. Pray for comfort and peace as they grieve the loss of a loved one.

Pray for all the people who have lost their homes, businesses and livelihoods because of the riots.

Pray for the young people who have nothing to do with the riots but are suffering because of them.

Pray for the gangs around the nation. pray that people will be placed in their path who will show them who God is.

Action Points

Let’s join together and trust that God has this situation under control. If you are able, then please get involved with the clear up process if there have been riots near your church. We also encourage you to prayer walk around your town and to support and encourage local shop keepers.

If you feel your church could host a prayer meeting then please emailprayer@gdoplondon.com 

If you would like to find out where prayer meetings are being held  keep checking the website for updated information
 

Pray fervently, for the nation so that towns and cities will no longer be blighted by violence and rioting.

Kenley & Purley Methodist Church, Will be open for prayer 10-12 noon  most Wednesday mornings.