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Prayer point

Pray for Members of Parliament supporting Bill C-218

Pray for Government

The Supreme Court of Canada building on Wellington Street in Ottawa
The Supreme Court of Canada on Wellington Street in Ottawa. Rleir / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.

Psalm 139:13-14 World English Bible

Reflection

Individuals struggling with severe depression or mental illness require compassionate care, sustained support, and genuine hope. When legislative proposals consider expanding assisted dying to those facing psychiatric distress, lawmakers face weighty ethical decisions regarding how best to protect the most vulnerable. Ask God to grant elected representatives wisdom and moral courage as they evaluate legislation, ensuring that laws prioritize comprehensive care and suicide prevention over ending life. May federal leaders champion policies that affirm the value of every human life.

Prayer

Pray for Members of Parliament to support Bill C-218 and stand firm against the expansion of assisted suicide to include mental illness and depression as a sole requirement.

Prayer point from the National House of Prayer, 18 October 2025.