Transport

Transport is a major element of London life. It is the vital link to the city for thousands of commuters who enter London every day. It is also vital for London’s wider links; Heathrow airport remains the busiest international airport in the world and together with London’s other airports reflects London’s role as a World City.

Many of us may have experienced the frustration that results from the chaos created by a part of London’s transport system failing to run properly. The smooth running of London’s transport system is not only vital for its economy but for many residents who rely upon it.

We need to prayerfully watch over London’s transport system. There are patterns of recurring accidents in particular areas which are not explained by particular road or rail conditions. Significant Church events in the past have been severely disrupted by transport system failure on that day which has prevented them from having their full impact. This is an arena for spiritual conflict and we must decree that such obstruction will not occur.

Key scripture references.

Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Prayer points.

• Pray for the smooth running of London’s rain, tube, bus and river-bus networks.
• Pray that there are no strikes or other disruption
• Pray for protection for London’s transport networks and those who use them.
• Take a tube map and pray over it naming specific stations and lines. Ask God to direct these prayers.
• Pray for London’s roads – particularly a reduction in accidents and deaths. In 2001 284 people were killed and 5,833 injured.
• Pray for London’s airports – Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, and London City.
• Pray for those working in London’s transport network.
• Train/tube drivers
• Customs officials
• Traffic Wardens (speak a blessing over them!)
• British Transport Police
• Maintenance workers
• Declare that the transport system will serve London, those that dwell in it and God’s people.