For Access to Public Worship
Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. While we take for granted the ease with which Americans are generally able to attend church, that isn’t the case all of the world. In many countries opposed to Christianity, believers put their lives at risk every time they travel to gather for worship. In other countries, even where Christians are free to worship, geography or distance can make traveling to church a tremendous challenge. For many, poverty puts a strain on reliable transportation. Bless the sacrifices so many believers make just to attend worship, and lighten or remove whatever obstacles stand in their way. Make clear paths readily available to all who desire to come together for worship. Where that isn’t possible, let your Word satisfy and nourish the spirits of your people in other ways.
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.