Revd Peter Vickers, a chaplain working at a Tata Steel site where 900 jobs are being axed, is asking Christians to pray for those facing uncertainty, saying, ‘You've got fear of what is going to happen; you've got people feeling anger because others should have done something to stop the situation; then there's the whole worry about their future. Pray for those on the journey of uncertainty - the number given is 900 but that doesn't mean that 900 will walk away without a job. Pray that they can keep a calm head as they look for other employment. Pray also for the emotional ripple effect that Scunthorpe itself will feel. Pray for those with power to make decisions; there are an awful lot of people feeling powerless, and they need to know that those people will use their power wisely.’
Prayer for steelworkers
Written by Linda Digby 23 Oct 2015Additional Info
- Pray: for the Church and Christian ministries stepping in to give physical, mental and spiritual sustenance to those in challenging situations that they face and will face.
- More: www.premier.org.uk/News/UK/Chaplain-calls-for-prayer-following-Tata-Steel-job-cuts