Pray with us
How you can pray with us
Prayer is central to all that we do. We would love you to be involved in the prayer life of The Leprosy Mission. Each year we produce the ASK Prayer Diary, which provides a global overview of The Leprosy Mission’s work. You can view the ASK Prayer Diary week by week below, download a PDF of the full year, or request a printed booklet.
You can also follow our prayer life through the PrayerMate app, where we provide daily prayer requests for the work to defeat leprosy delivered direct to your phone. Get involved with PrayerMate here.
Monday
Pray that students affected by leprosy who receive educational support and mentoring support will continue with their education. Pray that they develop their full potential and become future leprosy champions.
Tuesday
Pray that the collectives of people affected by leprosy and other disabilities receive the support they need and that they can become advocates for inclusive development. Pray that they become sustainable models for others in the community.
Wednesday
Pray for the strengthening of the partnerships that we have developed with the government and other local organisations. Pray that this leads to greater awareness, early identification of leprosy cases, and referrals of suspected leprosy cases. Pray that undiagnosed cases of leprosy are detected and referred for treatment.
Thursday
Pray for God's protection on all the staff of the community empowerment programme. Pray that they can use what they have learnt through their training effectively. Also, pray for their safety when travelling to difficult-to-reach areas.
Friday
Pray for the communities where programmes are implemented, that they may understand the benefits of inclusive development and extend their full support in including families affected by leprosy in their communities.
Saturday
Pray for champions affected by leprosy, that they may become strong advocates and that they may raise their voices to address the stigma and discrimination experienced by those affected by leprosy.
Sunday
Pray that the community programmes are effective in bringing about holistic development in the lives of people affected by leprosy so that they are able to experience and enjoy healing, inclusion, and dignity.
About India: Community Based Inclusive Development
Stigma and discrimination against people affected by leprosy create a disabling environment for them, affecting their socio-economic conditions and their self-esteem. The Leprosy Mission Trust India (TLMTI) identifies, counsels, and supports such individuals so that they can become skilled individuals and develop their own livelihood opportunities. TLMTI customises their interventions according to local needs, focusing on different age groups, genders, and locations.
Besides working towards financial independence, these community projects empower communities to become change agents so that they can raise awareness of leprosy, gender equality, human rights, and inclusion. They build the capacity of Self-Help Groups, Organisations of Persons with Disabilities, and disaster risk reduction groups. The projects give emphasis to building skills amongst girls and women affected by leprosy.