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 September 2020
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
John 15:7-8
Church
Pray for Jesus-followers to bring love, peace and wise solutions to all areas of our local community.
Pray for God’s love and wisdom for pastors/leaders as they discern how to lead in this season.
Pray for God’s people to wisely discern the times and follow God’s leading vs. reacting emotionally.
Pray for reconciliation, love and strong friendships to grow among pastors of all ethnicities.
Education
Pray for wisdom and peace to guide school leaders and families as a unique school year begins.
Pray for encouragement, refreshing, and creative strategies for all educators.
Pray for wisdom in the state government for allocating funds and for effective school guidelines.
Pray for churches to see and engage the new supportive role they have with schools this year.
Government
Pray for the Lord’s wisdom to be given to national, state, county and city leaders.
Pray for the public to receive & hear clear facts from our local government vs. hearing inaccurate information.
Pray for leaders to have empathy and understanding to recognize injustice and then to bring solutions.
Pray for God to lead the process and selection of the next Springfield mayor.
Business
Pray for local business leaders to have perseverance, wisdom and hope to navigate this season.
Pray for God to raise up business advocates and coaches to support and strengthen business leaders.
Pray for local businesses to rebuild, rehire employees and become profitable again.
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57
And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
Romans 8:27
Arts
Pray for the Christ-honoring artists to be inspired to create art that brings hope & encouragement.
Pray for isolated artists to find connection, encouragement and new inspiration through relationships.
Pray for God's wisdom and provision over local theaters & galleries, for peace & safety as venues reopen.
Family
Pray for God to strengthen marriages with joy, agape love, and good communication.
Pray for families to engage in healthy activities, relationships and resources that strengthen them.
Pray for families as they start for a unique school season: God’s guidance, provision, and peace.
Health Care
Pray for God to provide a safe vaccine, and other effective treatment for COVID-19.
Pray for an abundance of PPE for our community’s health care providers (HCPs).
Pray for HCPs to have God’s wisdom, strength, perseverance and good health.
Pray for HCPs to provide wise leadership that promotes health and good stewardship of local resources.
Police and Fire Departments
Pray for the encouragement, wisdom, peace and safety of those serving in our police and fire departments.
Pray for our community to have accurate knowledge, confidence and peace about how local law enforcement operates with higher standards and different policies (as compared to other cities.)
Pray that all First Responders will be “ambassadors of peace” and then bring peace to every situation.
Media
Pray for hope filled stories to be highlighted in all local media.
Pray for genuine God-transformation stories to be broadcasted and celebrated locally.
Pray for our local news outlets to have clear vision to bring accurate reporting through all types of media.
Sports
Pray for God’s guidance for high school/college athletics to navigate a season without competition.
Pray for the Lord’s strategies for all who oversee youth sports: Kid Sports, YMCA, and others.
Pray for coaches to be strengthened and have wisdom to lead teams without games.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,
who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
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