Each month we receive an updated Community Prayer Guide from One Hope ministry network that helps the church draw near to God and pray for various areas of our city life together. We invite you to take time to join hundreds of people who are praying each month for 10 strategic areas that shape our community's culture.
Community Prayer Guide April 2020
Pray and proclaim the Lord’s blessing over our entire community:
The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
Pray the requests and Scriptures in each of the sectors below.
Church
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Pray for God’s wisdom and love to empower His people to live like Christ in this season of challenges.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to be poured-out on our entire community to draw people to follow Jesus.
Education
And he (Jesus) took the children in his arms, placed His hands on them and blessed them. Mark 10:16
Pray for superintendents, teachers and staff to provide care for students in this unique season.
Pray for all students to be protected and have access to food and services.
Government
I urge then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone, for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Pray for the Lord’s wisdom to be given to national, state, county and city leaders.
Pray for God to guide local elections in May that include county commissioners, city counselors & sheriff.
Business
She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. Proverbs 31:16-18
Pray for local businesses to rebuild, rehire employees and become profitable again.
Pray for business leaders to have renewed vision, strength and wisdom to chart a new course forward.
Arts
They made a curtain of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen, with cherubim woven into it by a skilled worker. Exodus 36:35
Pray for all artists to search for and find eternal life in Jesus.
Pray for the Lord’s hand to be upon all forms of local art to extend Jesus’ love & impact people for the gospel.
Family
Husbands love your wives, just like Christ love the church and gave himself up for her. Ephesians 5:25
He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents. Malachi 4:6
Pray for families to engage in new healthy activities and relationships that strengthen families.
Pray for families to be surrounded with peace, wisdom, and support systems.
Health Care
Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. Matthew 10:1
Pray for God to heal people who become sick with any illness or disease.
Pray for health care providers to have God’s wisdom, strength and health as they care for people.
Police and Fire Departments
For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. Romans 13:4
Pray for the wisdom, peace and safety of those serving in our police and fire departments.
Pray for the wholistic health of our First Responders including their spiritual and emotional protection.
Media
And the news about him spread throughout the surrounding area. Luke 4:37
Pray for genuine God-transformation stories to be broadcast and celebrated locally.
Pray for local media leaders to have clear vision to bring fair and accurate reporting through all types of media.
Sports
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 1 Corinthians 9:24
Pray for the healthy re-engaging of youth sports activities after this season passes.
Pray for all local athletes to see Jesus and their lives in light of eternity through this, and every season.
Find answers to prayer on our website: onehopenetwork.org/testimonies.