Pray for both believers and seekers who suffer persecution, especially in closed countries
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Day 7 of 30: Closed Countries
Pray for those who live under oppressive regimes that don’t allow missionaries or freedom of religion
Day 6 of 30: Every Tongue
Pray for those who are cut off from the Gospel because there is no Bible or Christian witness in their heart language.
Day 5 of 30: Unreached Peoples
Pray for those who don’t have access to the Good News about Christ
Day 4 of 30: The Lost
Pray for those who don’t yet know Jesus to hunger for Him and choose Him as Savior.
Day 3 of 30: The Church
Pray for the church to shine Christ’s light in the darkness, turning all eyes to Him.
Day 2 of 30: Prodigals
Pray for those who were raised in the church, but then turned their back on God to run after the things of this world.
Day 1 of 30: My Own Heart
Pray God will set you free from the things that hold you back from more of Him.
Preparing for 30 Days
This year’s 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening is April 2-May 1. Christians throughout the world will be gathering together in their quiet times daily to ask the Lord of the Harvest to awaken a hunger for Him in the heart of all peoples. Come join us! And invite others, as well. Sign upContinue reading “Preparing for 30 Days”
Truth and Justice
With the Hong Kong Supreme Court’s recent resignations and the current US Supreme Court’s nomination, let’s pray forth God’s purposes. Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the Lord your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 16:20 NIV Lord, You alone are the Most High Judge, and all YourContinue reading “Truth and Justice”
Prayers for Israel
Let’s pray for Israel today, after an Arab gunman killed five Israelis yesterday — the third shooting in a week, bringing the death toll up to 11. Lord, please comfort those who mourn. Bring an end to this wave of violence and protect the innocent. March Your angel armies through the streets to restrain wrongContinue reading “Prayers for Israel”
30 Days of Prayer and Fasting
As the 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening approaches this Saturday, April 2-May 1, 2022, have you considered a fast? For many people, fasting means no food. At all. And the thought of doing that for 30 days — or even one day — is overwhelming. Perhaps you have a health condition, or you’ve tried fasting before and failed toContinue reading “30 Days of Prayer and Fasting”
Families Torn Apart by War
O Lord, please have mercy. Through the devastation of war and violence, hunger and terror, death and separation, so many children are growing up without a childhood. By Your mighty and merciful hand, please bring salvation, healing and wholeness to families broken apart by excessive trauma, especially in countries like Yemen, Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan, andContinue reading “Families Torn Apart by War”
Kingdoms Pass
In light of all the evil conquests of several world leaders at this time, let’s take comfort from this truth: “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” 1 Peter 1:24-25 NIV Kingdoms rise andContinue reading “Kingdoms Pass”
Those on Display
Today, I feel the Lord prompting us to pray for people who are currently prominent in the headlines. Please feel free to insert names into the prayer, as He leads. Lord, so many famous figures by worldly standards are rising up to speak out about the war, using it as a chance to get theirContinue reading “Those on Display”
Prayers for Parents
The years we have with our children under our roof are limited. Let’s pray God will guide Christian parents to raise up young men and women who love the Lord with all their hearts and who stand strong in Truth against the sway of the world and its lies. Pray Christian parents will Truly knowContinue reading “Prayers for Parents”
This Week’s Tornadoes
Let’s pray for families who are suffering after tornadoes swept across Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and several other states this week. Lord, please comfort those mourning losses, and provide for their needs in a way they will know it is You. Use Christians to shine Your peace and love even in the midst of terrible hardship,Continue reading “This Week’s Tornadoes”
Godly Relationships
Lord, we ask You for our young people. Don’t let the enemy lead them astray, but guard them zealously as Your own. Awaken them to see Your love and grace, so they will lay down their selfish desires and follow You all the days of their lives. Show them Your special purposes for their lives,Continue reading “Godly Relationships”
China’s Headlines
China has held several headlines in the news lately, the most tragic of which is a plane crash yesterday, which cost the lives of all 132 people on board. As the Chinese also battle increased surveillance, persecution, Covid lockdowns, and tension with other countries, especially neighboring Taiwan, let’s pray today for this vast country onContinue reading “China’s Headlines”
Fires in Texas
At least 175 fires in the past week have burned nearly 95,000 acres across the state of Texas. Lord, please stop the fires. Dowse the land with rain today and bring relief. Be a Shield around every firefighter and give them wisdom to know how to contain the fires. Comfort families who have lost homesContinue reading “Fires in Texas”
Hope for the Stranded and Homeless
As I stood with other believers amid the rubble in the early morning, I watched a man load up his bicycle with what food he could carry. I wondered how he was going to ride that bike out of there with all the debris in the way, and where he planned to go, now thatContinue reading “Hope for the Stranded and Homeless”
Pray for the President
Lord, please give the President wisdom in every encounter. Guide his every decision, and bring forth the purposes You have for the US and its influence on the world. As he deals with pressure from all sides, show him where he needs to give in and where he needs to hold fast. Surround him withContinue reading “Pray for the President”
Yemen, Japan and Mariupol
Pray for Mariupol, Ukraine, especially for survivors from the attack on a theater, as they emerge from the rubble amidst heavy shelling. About 130 of the 1,300 who had sheltered in the building have been rescued so far. Throughout the city, more than 350,000 residents continue to hide in shelters, trapped by an average ofContinue reading “Yemen, Japan and Mariupol”
Save the Children
More than 3 million refugees have fled Ukraine now, at least 1.5 million of them children. Amidst the mayhem, about 5000 Ukrainian children are unaccounted for. Orphans or others sent across borders unaccompanied by a parent are especially vulnerable to human traffickers and sex offenders. Let’s pray. Lord, we ask You, please, to be aContinue reading “Save the Children”
Saudi Arabia
As we continue praying for war-torn Ukraine and Yemen, let’s lift up Saudi Arabia, which has been in the news this week due to a mass execution last Saturday. Practicing any religion other than Wahhabism (a strict form of Islam) is illegal in Saudi Arabia, and leaving Islam is punishable by death, which rates itContinue reading “Saudi Arabia”
War in Yemen
Since 2015, more than 10,200 children have been injured or killed in the war in Yemen. Within the last two years, more than 2,000 children recruited by Shiite rebels have died fighting. At least four million people have been forced to flee their homes, and 20 million people are now dependent upon aid in orderContinue reading “War in Yemen”
Those Who Stayed Behind
Father, please be with those who remain in Ukraine. Comfort them as they miss their loved ones. Strengthen their faith. Restore their hope. Shield minds and hearts from trauma, and meet every person in powerful ways, speaking hope, truth, love and Your plan of salvation. Let them feel You near, hear Your voice, see YouContinue reading “Those Who Stayed Behind”
Ukrainian Refugees
Lord, we ask for Your protection and provision for the now more than two million refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. Assign Your angel armies to comfort those who mourn, to help them stay warm and well-fed, to open the way for safe passage out of the country, and to open up borders, homes, churches,Continue reading “Ukrainian Refugees”
Do Not Fear
I awoke from a dream where a little girl worriedly tugged on her mother’s skirt, saying “Mommy, Mommy! I don’t want to go bye-bye.” Her face still haunts me as I write this. What devastation. So many mothers and children in Ukraine have been injured and killed, especially after Russia bombed a maternity and children’sContinue reading “Do Not Fear”
Miracles in the Midst of War
“God is bringing miracles here,” said Nastya, a young believer in Kharkiv, Ukraine. “One recent story was from a soldier who called his parents to explain how they won a battle. An iron curtain of planes moved toward the Ukrainian army, but suddenly, lightning appeared, and all the Russian aircraft disappeared. The Ukrainian army stoodContinue reading “Miracles in the Midst of War”
The Battle for Life
We’ve been praying for Ukraine and the world, but is your family or someone you know also facing a battle of their own at this time? We have a real enemy (Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8) who operates a lot like the one Ukraine is facing now. Lies, justifying sin, stepping over boundaries, wearing usContinue reading “The Battle for Life”
Christians Share Love amidst War
As we continue praying for Korea, Taiwan, Ukraine, and the world, let’s pray for protection and anointing over Christians in Ukraine, as they share God’s love and help feed and rescue those left behind, and also for Christians now dispersed as refugees in other countries. In the past, Ukraine has been called the “Bible Belt”Continue reading “Christians Share Love amidst War”
Prayers for Those Grieving in Pakistan
As we continue praying for Ukraine, let’s also spread our hearts out toward grieving families in Peshawar, Pakistan, near the border of Afghanistan, where a bomb during Friday prayers killed 63 people and wounded almost 200 at a Shiite mosque. Father God, in 1 John 4:8 Your Word says, “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”Continue reading “Prayers for Those Grieving in Pakistan”
Prayers for Korea
As wildfires raged across 15,000 acres in South Korea yesterday, threatening a nuclear power plant in Uljin, and 6,200 people fled their homes, North Korea launched yet another missile into the East Sea (their 9th this year) just days before South Korea’s impending presidential election (March 9). South Korean churches sent out their first 24Continue reading “Prayers for Korea”
Join Us April 2-May 1, 2022
As we continue our prayers for Ukraine and the world during this time in history, please join us in blocking off April 2-May 1, 2022, for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening. Invite your church, life group, or other praying friends to join in, as well. Let’s build a mighty army of prayer warriorsContinue reading “Join Us April 2-May 1, 2022”
Prayers for Ukraine and the World
Don’t grow weary in prayer. We have a Friend in the highest of places and He is still very much in charge. Lord, please direct rescuers to those who are trapped or in danger, and protect them as they get people to safety. Heal the wounded, rescue those who are dying, be a Shield aroundContinue reading “Prayers for Ukraine and the World”
Flooding in Australia
At least ten people have died and thousands have fled their homes in eastern Australia, where heavy rain and floods hit Queensland and New South Wales over the past few days. Sydney now braces as they face the same weather. Let’s pray. Lord, please rescue those in danger, comfort those who mourn, and provide forContinue reading “Flooding in Australia”
Pray Putin Repents
Because of the following passages, let’s intercede for Russia’s president today: Psalm 1:6, Psalm 7:9, Psalm 9:5, Psalm 10:15, Psalm 11:6, Psalm 34:21, Psalm 37:10, Psalm 37:17, Psalm 37:28, Psalm 37:34, Psalm 37:38, Psalm 55:23, Psalm 58:9, Psalm 68:2, Psalm 91:8, Psalm 92:7, Psalm 94:23, Psalm 104:35, Psalm 145:20, Psalm 147:6 Break the arm ofContinue reading “Pray Putin Repents”
Russian Soldiers in Ukraine
Lord, confuse the wicked, confound their words, for I see violence and strife in the city. Psalm 55:9 NIV Commander of the Armies of Heaven, please confuse those who are bent on evil. Mix up their plans so none can be completed, or even started. Block every evil attack, and rescue those in need. Urge RussianContinue reading “Russian Soldiers in Ukraine”
Headline Prayers for Ukraine and the World
Click on the bolded NAMES for links to warfare prayers for these nations in the headlines today: UKRAINE: Kharkiv under attack. Kyiv, other cities still holding, as Ukrainian soldiers and civilians defend valiantly. Russia aims at kindergartens, busses with children, residential areas. RUSSIA: More than 3,000 protesters against the attack on Ukraine arrested throughout Russia.Continue reading “Headline Prayers for Ukraine and the World”
Warfare Prayers for Ukraine
In the midst of Ukraine’s crisis, many missionaries and local Christians have chosen not to flee, but to stay and be a light in the darkness. Churches are gathering together in prayer, and some families are buying up supplies to be able to help those in need. As Russia has now captured the Ukrainian cityContinue reading “Warfare Prayers for Ukraine”
Today’s Prayers for Ukraine and the World
Yesterday … Russia launched more than 100 missiles against Ukraine…. Chernobyl fell to Russia…. Pakistan‘s Prime Minister met with Putin in Moscow…. Nine Chinese aircraft entered Taiwan‘s air defense zone…. The US ordered 7,000 more troops to Europe to protect NATO countries…. About 100,000 Ukrainians left their homes and several thousand have fled to neighboringContinue reading “Today’s Prayers for Ukraine and the World”
The War Has Begun
Russia has now invaded Ukraine from the north, south and east, with attacks on several cities, including the capital, Kyiv. The earthly war has begun. Let’s fight the spiritual one here. Lord, we ask You, please, to get families to safety. Protect lives. As people run or seek shelter, when they cry out to You,Continue reading “The War Has Begun”
Rise Up and Overthrow
People of God, we must rise up and overthrow the enemy. Isaiah 52:2. Today, we must say, “No!” to the gangrenous thoughts we have allowed Satan to feed us that are contrary to what God says. Now is the time. Throw off the chains of selfish ambition, bitterness, anxiety, the dangerous ways we seek toContinue reading “Rise Up and Overthrow”
As Russia Presses In
Yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced recognition of independence for the Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic regions in eastern Ukraine, and this morning tanks were seen rolling into the outskirts of Donetsk. With approximately 150,000 Russian troops surrounding Ukraine on three sides now, and troops from the US and other countries moving intoContinue reading “As Russia Presses In”
Warfare Prayers for Ukraine
Let’s pray for Ukraine today, For the Lord Himself to lead in talks and decisions made between heads of state For the thickness of God’s felt presence all along the borders, speaking to every heart in powerful ways and drawing every soldier, officer and civilian to Himself For angel armies to march in to repressContinue reading “Warfare Prayers for Ukraine”
Storms in the UK
As England picks up the pieces and faces yet more stormy weather today after Eunice‘s hurricane-force winds killed at least 11 people across the UK and parts of Western Europe, let’s pray. Lord, please comfort those who have lost loved ones and property. Let them feel You near. when they cry out to You, hearContinue reading “Storms in the UK”
Every Prayer
It matters. Every day you pray. Every prayer you pray. It makes a difference. Revelation 8:3-5. Lord, don’t let us give up the fight. Even when it seems nothing is happening or our prayers aren’t getting answered the way we want them to, You are listening. We know because Your Word tells us so. OurContinue reading “Every Prayer”
Brazil: Floods, Landslides, Deaths
At least 117 people have died and more than 100 are still missing after heavy flooding and landslides in the mountain city of Petrópolis, north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this week. With a forecast of torrential rain and thunderstorms over the next few days, yet more flooding is expected, bringing rescues to a halt,Continue reading “Brazil: Floods, Landslides, Deaths”
A New Storm Is Coming
The Lord asked me to share this and also Hebrews 12 with you today after a dream He gave me last night: A new storm is coming, the likes of which you cannot prepare for unless you stay close to Me. Even now, it pushes against the wall, bulging and pressing, but the fortifications IContinue reading “A New Storm Is Coming”
Raising Up Warrior Women of God
Let’s pray for our daughters today…. Lord, please grow our daughters up to love You with all their hearts. Protect them from the plots of the enemy to harm them or draw them away from You. Be a Shield around them, and give them wisdom to choose the paths that lead to LIFE, rather thanContinue reading “Raising Up Warrior Women of God”
Oppressive Regimes
As we continue praying through Isaiah 51, let’s pray for righteousness, justice, salvation and hope (verse 5) to come swiftly to those who suffer throughout the world under oppressive governments, especially the top 10 most dangerous countries to follow Christ: Afghanistan North Korea Somalia Libya Yemen Eritrea Nigeria Pakistan Iran India Lord, may Your righteousnessContinue reading “Oppressive Regimes”
Courage to Forgive
Is there anyone I haven’t forgiven yet? Show me, please, Lord, and give me courage to forgive. Forgiveness is not saying that what the offender did is okay. Sin is never okay. And it’s not forgetting, although forgetting sometimes happens as a result of forgiveness. Forgiveness is cutting the tie that binds your heart toContinue reading “Courage to Forgive”
Joyfully One
A few nights ago I had a dream in which God’s people gathered from all nations to daily have breakfast together. There was no distinction between races, cultures or portions, but all were of one Kingdom, one family, and all received the same perfectly proportioned manna-cake. They were laughing, each seated wherever they were inContinue reading “Joyfully One”
Seeing through Love’s Eyes
Misunderstandings are one of the enemy’s favorite tactics for dividing relationships, especially marriages. If he can plant thoughts in our mind about hidden motives or meanings behind what someone says, then he has tricked us into obeying his lead, rather than the Spirit’s. Such “mind-reading” is dangerous because of James 4:11-12 and Matthew 7:1-5. OnlyContinue reading “Seeing through Love’s Eyes”
Joy and Freedom
Love. Joy. Peace. Abundant life. These are ours through Christ. Galatians 5:22-23, John 10:10. Lord, what has been blocking me from more of You? If You are my Peace, then why am I so anxious? If You are my joy and You are Love, then why am I depressed or angry? How have I allowedContinue reading “Joy and Freedom”
Faith and Freedom for Youth
Lord, please set our children free from fear and demonic oppression. Whenever the enemy gives them a nightmare, invade that dream in visible, powerful ways and rescue them. Whenever they begin to lean on something or someone other than You, call them back. Remind them of the love, peace and joy only found in You,Continue reading “Faith and Freedom for Youth”
Praying LIFE over Nigeria
In 2021, an estimated nearly 6,000 Christians were martyred for their faith worldwide, 4,650 of those in Nigeria. “In much of northern Nigeria, Christians live their lives under the constant threat of attack from Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Fulani militants and criminals who kidnap and murder with few consequences. ISWAP andContinue reading “Praying LIFE over Nigeria”
Healing Madagascar
Two weeks after tropical storm Ana blasted across the island country of Madagascar in late January, killing more than 41 people and displacing almost 72,000 from their homes, a second storm hit this weekend. Cyclone Batsirai (which means “help” in the Shona language) killed more than 20 people and displaced an estimated 69,000. O Father,Continue reading “Healing Madagascar”
The Battle for Russia
Behind the scenes of troops on borders, a real battle for the souls of Russia’s people rages. Let’s fight where it truly counts. Lord, we ask You, please, for a Great Awakening all throughout Russia. Meet every leader and influencer in powerful ways, showing them that You alone are God. Pursue them with Your love,Continue reading “The Battle for Russia”
Driving Out Fear
These past couple of weeks, we’ve been praying through Isaiah 51. Today, as we look at verses 12-13, ask the Lord to bring to mind times when you have made decisions based on fear — especially fear of man — rather than seeking God for what He wanted to do through you in that situation.Continue reading “Driving Out Fear”
Run the Race
As Olympic celebrations begin today, let’s pray for the Good News to run fast, spreading from “bubble” to “bubble” and catching hearts on fire for the One this life is for. Lord, give Christians participating in the Olympics strength and endurance to run the race well during the trying times they will face over theContinue reading “Run the Race”
Hungry Hearts
Last month, Islamic State militants clashed with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces over a prison in northeast Syria holding more than 3,000 suspected IS militants. Now today, US special forces raided a village in northwest Syria in a counter-terrorism mission. Syria is #15 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians. The ChristianContinue reading “Hungry Hearts”
Pray for Refugees
A registered more than 2.6 million refugees from Afghanistan now reside in other countries. This provides a unique opportunity for those formerly cut off from the Gospel to now finally hear about Christ’s love. Let’s pray for a mighty movement of the Lord in Afghan communities throughout the world. Lord, please give Afghan refugees suchContinue reading “Pray for Refugees”
1.5 Billion Reasons to Pray
As the Chinese celebrate their New Year today and the opening of the Olympics approaches, let’s pray for this vast country of nearly 1.5 billion people, with 443 unreached people groups cut off from the Gospel by linguistic, cultural, geographic, political and other barriers. Due to an increase in persecution, China rose 26 places inContinue reading “1.5 Billion Reasons to Pray”
A Comforter for the Unreached
Pray for unreached peoples who still have no way to hear about Jesus, cut off from the Gospel by oppressive governments, language barriers, closed borders, and more. Pray God will give them a hunger for Him, open the way for them to hear the Good News in a way they can easily understand, and giveContinue reading “A Comforter for the Unreached”
Protection, Courage, Empowering
This past week, we have been praying through Isaiah 51, as we consider the trials facing so many all throughout the world. Praying Scripture is powerful, because we are agreeing with Truth and praying for what we already know is His heart. Today, let’s pray Isaiah 51:7b-8, asking the Lord for protection, courage, and empoweringContinue reading “Protection, Courage, Empowering”
Starvation and Conflict in Tigray
Thousands are dead, two million people have been forced from their homes, and famine and starvation now plague parts of Ethiopia after more than a year of conflict, mostly in the northern region of Tigray, which has been pressed from both sides by Ethiopian and Eritrean forces. The Tigray people trace their origins back toContinue reading “Starvation and Conflict in Tigray”
Pray for West Africa
Over the past two years, more than 2,000 people have lost their lives in Burkina Faso due to jihadist attacks, especially in the northern and eastern provinces, where more than 1,000 schools have closed and 1.5 million people have fled their homes. Now, this past Monday, a military coup overthrew the head of state, promisingContinue reading “Pray for West Africa”
Know What Is Right
From Isaiah 51:7a, let’s pray for God’s people Our city, county, state, and nation’s leaders Leaders of other nations of the world Criminals, those bent on evil The lost That we will Hear the Lord Know what is right Take God’s instructions to heart. For a free guide to knowing God’s voice, and deep BibleContinue reading “Know What Is Right”
Battling for Ukraine and the World
Russia has now amassed about 125,000 troops along the Ukrainian border, and NATO is positioning to defend Allied countries in the region. As the US, Russia, Ukraine and other nations make huge decisions right now, let’s pray for the real battle already going on in the spiritual realm. Lord, please be a Shield around Ukraine.Continue reading “Battling for Ukraine and the World”
Tension in Eastern Europe
As tension rises in Eastern Europe and several NATO countries have announced where and how they will position to defend Allies against Russian aggression, let’s pray for that region and for those making decisions…. Lord, we ask for divine wisdom for every leader making decisions now. Guide their thoughts and actions. Show them what isContinue reading “Tension in Eastern Europe”
May Faith Arise
So many have lost hope. But God is still Good. He is still the answer we’re looking for.Only He can save us from the messes we’re in. Only He can make something beautiful of it all. Let’s pray Isaiah 51:6 for our loved ones, our leaders and our nation, Lord, we ask You, please, toContinue reading “May Faith Arise”
Praying for Closed Nations
As we pray Isaiah 51:5, for God to bring His righteousness, salvation, justice, and hope in our own nation, let’s also remember the billions throughout the world facing fear and uncertainty in these difficult days, especially in nations closed to the Good News of Christ’s love. Most of these countries are poverty-stricken and war-torn, with oppressiveContinue reading “Praying for Closed Nations”
A Prayer for Our Nation from Isaiah 51:1-6
Lord, it’s easy to feel, “I’m just one person. What difference can I make?” Give us courage to not give up, but to persist in prayer, listening to You and pursuing the things of Your heart. Comfort us, O God, and have compassion on the ruined state we’re in. Touch every heart, save us, andContinue reading “A Prayer for Our Nation from Isaiah 51:1-6”
Praying Isaiah 51 Over Our Hearts and Nation
Let’s spend the next few days praying Isaiah 51 over our hearts and the nation where we reside or are from. There is power in praying Scripture, because we are speaking back to the Lord what He has already said. We are in alignment with His heart. In John 17, Jesus prayed for us toContinue reading “Praying Isaiah 51 Over Our Hearts and Nation”
Praying for a Hopeful Future for Our Children
Let’s pray Jeremiah 29:11-14 over our country today, asking God to bring us back from all the ways we’ve been captive to the enemy, so our children (and we) will have a hope and a future of abundant life. John 10:10. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans toContinue reading “Praying for a Hopeful Future for Our Children”
Starvation in Afghanistan
The UN has estimated a nearly 23 million Afghans are facing extreme levels of hunger and as many as one million children could die this winter from starvation. Let’s pray. Lord, we ask You, please, to have mercy on the people of Afghanistan. Be a Shield around every Christian. Hide them from those who seekContinue reading “Starvation in Afghanistan”
Pray for Tonga
Communication systems are down after an undersea volcanic eruption and tsunami. Let’s join together in prayer for the people of the Oceania country of Tonga. Lord, please rescue and provide for those in need, heal the injured, restore communication and bring help to rebuild what has been destroyed. Do it such a way that allContinue reading “Pray for Tonga”
Pray for Those Trapped in Strongholds
A stronghold is a habitual sin or negative thought process that has such a “strong hold” on you it controls your responses rather than the Holy Spirit. Common examples are anxiety, anger, depression, lust, pornography, judgment, pride, self-pity, addictions, jealousy, control, unforgiveness, etc. The walls of these enemy fortifications are built with lies contrary toContinue reading “Pray for Those Trapped in Strongholds”
Fighting for Myanmar
Since a coup seized power from the elected government in Myanmar early last year, security forces have killed more than 1000 people, including at least 35 women, children and other villagers fleeing conflict on Christmas Eve. Minority people groups, many of which have converted to Christianity, face persecution because of an ongoing civil war thatContinue reading “Fighting for Myanmar”
What the World Needs Now Is Jesus
Lord, we have chased our own agendas, run over people to push them, only to find we were wrong all along. We have sought what we thought would satisfy, only to find ourselves empty again. Father, these days are trying, hard for all of us in so many ways. Please empty us of all theContinue reading “What the World Needs Now Is Jesus”
Pray for North Korea
Two hypersonic-missile tests claimed to have been “successful” this week serve as a loud reminder to launch our own weapons of prayer (Ephesians 6:10-20) for this Communist country ranked most dangerous in the world for Christians. “Being discovered as a Christian is a death sentence in North Korea. If you aren’t killed instantly, you willContinue reading “Pray for North Korea”
Invitation to Intimacy
Have you ever reached out to someone, wanting a deeper connection, but they didn’t take you up on that invitation? As you shared your heart, did they looked at their watch? Check their social media notifications? Talk over you? Walk out of the room? It’s not uncommon. But what the Lord was asking me toContinue reading “Invitation to Intimacy”
Continued Prayers for Kazakhstan
With more than 164 dead and thousands injured in violent protests against the government last week, let’s continue praying for the people of Kazakhstan. Lord, as troops fill the streets and the future is uncertain, please awaken a hunger for true Peace in every heart. You created the peoples of Kazakhstan unique for Your purposes,Continue reading “Continued Prayers for Kazakhstan”
Pray for Kazakhstan
Of the nearly 19 million people in Kazakhstan, roughly 14 million have yet to hear the Good News about Christ. Let’s pray for a great movement of God in this nation, torn apart this week by deadly protests. “Kazakhstan’s government has steadily increased its control over religious expression in the country, which means increased surveillance,Continue reading “Pray for Kazakhstan”
Government Leaders
Lord, we ask You for a great Awakening in this nation. Restrain what is wrong. Restore what is right. Draw every government leader to Yourself in such powerful ways the veil will be lifted from their eyes and they will see You as You truly are. We ask You, Lord, for a mighty movement ofContinue reading “Government Leaders”
Placing Decisions in His Hands
Lord, give us wisdom, please. As we face difficult decisions, help us not lean on our own understanding, but to seek You in all our ways, letting You direct our paths. Proverbs 3:5-6. We can’t see the future, but You can. You know what’s up ahead and where You’re taking us. Help us surrender allContinue reading “Placing Decisions in His Hands”
Step Up
Step up. Not with New Year’s resolutions that fade away within a couple of weeks. Not with working all the harder and burning out all the faster, or with beating yourself up because you failed. No. The “stepping up” I am calling you to is stepping out of yourself and up into Me. I knowContinue reading “Step Up”
Missing Girls Recovered
Praise God for the recent recovery of five missing teenage girls. Let’s pray for their healing and salvation, and also for the 30 sex offenders who were arrested in the area of New Orleans, La., as a result of “Operation Boo Dat.” Lord, thank You for rescuing these lost young women. Please heal their mindsContinue reading “Missing Girls Recovered”
Families Affected by Fires in Colorado
At least three people are missing, several are injured, and more than 1000 homes and other structures have been destroyed by recent fires in the area of Superior, Colorado. Let’s pray for families in need. Lord, thank You for the snow that has stopped the fires. Please wrap Your arms around each person and familyContinue reading “Families Affected by Fires in Colorado”
A Prayer for the New Year
Lord, open up our eyes to see as You see, to not be distracted by other things in our view that move us away from You. Please, God, get up in our face. Invade our space. Make sure we SEE what You’re doing, such that we can’t miss it. Grab our face in Your handsContinue reading “A Prayer for the New Year”
A Prayer from Romans 12
Lord, awaken my heart with fervor to worship You. Teach me to offer up my body as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to You. Don’t let me conform to the pattern of this world, but transform me by renewing my mind and giving me Yours, so I will walk in Your perfect will. Make myContinue reading “A Prayer from Romans 12”
Conquering 2022 with Christ
Originally posted on Kingdom Culture Parenting:
2021 has been a hard year for many. Were you able to go through it in Jesus’ arms? Or did you find yourself overwhelmed? As 2022 nears, I want to encourage you to dedicate it to Christ. Ask Him what He wants to do in you and through you…
God’s Word for Your 2022
What did God do in your life this past year? Did you ask Him at the beginning of 2021 for a word, verse, vision, purpose, or something else He wanted to speak over the year? How did He fulfill that? The word the Lord gave us for 2021 was “Covering.” As I prayed with ourContinue reading “God’s Word for Your 2022”
Looking Back, Up and Forward
As this year ends and the new one begins, take some time with the Lord to Please share with us what God lays on your heart as you do that, so we can encourage one another. For all we know, 2022 may see all the more trying trials, but in Christ there is rest, peace,Continue reading “Looking Back, Up and Forward”
Be Prepared for 2022
Psalm 31:15 As 2021 comes to a close, take some time to get alone with Jesus and ask Him what He wants to speak over the coming year. As hard as 2021 has been, 2022 will see its own trials. But if you can seek the Lord for what HE wants to say and doContinue reading “Be Prepared for 2022”
Christmas Prayer
Praying God will meet you and your family in deep, meaningful ways as you celebrate Christ. Lord, please protect our family time together this Christmas. Fill our homes with Your felt presence and block any enemy plans. Guide all our conversations into You. Help us forgive one another and listen to each other. Tear downContinue reading “Christmas Prayer”
Better Not Pout
Philippians 4:4-13 Sometimes, even when God has given us so much, we end up pouting because of something else we want that we can’t have. It may be a valid desire, even one placed there by the Lord because He plans to fulfill it one day. But the pouting is not God’s plan. Rest is.Continue reading “Better Not Pout”
Christmas in the Dark
Pray for the lost who have no way to hear, for the corners still left in utter darkness. Pray God will show them Who He is. So many countries throughout the earth forbid the celebration of Christmas or even the mention of Jesus’ name. And many of those places have darkened all the more inContinue reading “Christmas in the Dark”
PRAYER WALL 