Thousands of Christians across the UK have united together in prayer against two proposals to introduce assisted suicide in Great Britain.
On Tuesday 25 March, The Christian Institute, Affinity, CARE, the Christian Medical Fellowship and the Evangelical Alliance invited Christians to encourage their church and friends to join a national day of prayer on the issue.
Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults Bill, which is expected to begin Report Stage on 25th April, would allow patients in England and Wales deemed to be terminally ill and with less than six months to live to receive help to kill themselves. A similar Bill in Scotland, pushed by Liam McArthur MSP, is set to be considered on 22nd May.
Thousands gathered online and in groups, with the Institute hosting three times of prayer on YouTube.
One user wrote: “Dear Father God who loves all of His creation, assist us to live not kill ourselves, please give hope to those who feel desperate enough to not want be here anymore and please give a conscience and foresight to those who vote on such matters in Jesus name. Amen!”
Another added: “Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in us the fire of your love for the old and vulnerable.”