Give thanks for the government and for all the elected politicians who serve at Westminster and in the devolved legislatures. Pray for more Christians to be elected and for them to be wise, faithful and courageous in how they govern.

Give thanks for the House of Lords and its special role in reviewing and improving the laws put forward by MPs. Pray that wise peers would be appointed and that Church of England bishops would become a strong positive witness to the chamber.

Give thanks for local politicians and the ways they can uniquely serve their neighbourhoods. Pray that more Christians would be appointed to their local authorities and influence their localities for good.

Give thanks for how public servants can support good governance and put policies into practice. Pray that they would be a strong Christian influence within the civil service and local government, implementing policies wisely and justly.

Give thanks for the role many financial institutions have played in allocating wealth in productive ways. Pray that faithful Christians would rise to prominence in these organisations to steward money effectively and ethically.

Give thanks for industry and the ways that manufacturing, energy and utility companies improve people's living standards. Pray that Christians would be influential in helping these businesses steward creation responsibly.

Give thanks for the ways scientific and technological breakthroughs have improved people's lives. Pray that many Christians would be raised up who would lead technology companies that truly serve humankind.