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 February 2021
“My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
Psalm 121:2
Church
Pray for every pastor to be encouraged, empowered and filled with God’s love.
Pray for unity in every local church: to be filled with the Spirit to focus on and follow Jesus daily.
Pray for God’s wisdom and presence to lead the One Hope strategic planning process; for local churches to function in unity and collaboration for the long-run.
Education
Pray for wisdom for district and school leaders as they are tasked with making school re-entry happen.
Pray for a peaceful, safe, and optimistic return for teachers and families.
Pray for families that they will have grace and wisdom to help their kids through another transition.
Pray for teachers to have hope, strength and positive attitudes vs. anxiety.
Pray for older students, that they would not be overlooked, and for meaningful connections to happen.
Government
Pray for God’s wisdom upon every local city governments’ mayors, councils and staff.
Pray for Community Safety: for wise & well-coordinated efforts among local police, Cahoots & other agencies.
Pray for county, city, business and non-profit leaders to work collaboratively for greater fruitfulness.
Pray for the effective implementation of the “homeless systems transformation,” and for wisdom to guide the community’s efforts for more youth emergency housing.
Pray for God’s wisdom and grace to be upon Sean VanGordon, the new interim Springfield mayor.
Business
Pray for God to help businesses most impacted by the shutdown (restaurants, gyms, hotels, etc.).
Pray for healthy and fast vaccine distribution so business can reopen.
Pray for the local “workplace:” health, encouragement, good morale and healthy productivity.
“May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.”
Psalm 20:1
“May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God.
May the Lord grant all your requests.”
Psalm 20:5
Arts
Pray for high school seniors to remain engaged in the arts, even as performances are canceled.
Pray for God's wisdom & provision over local theaters & galleries to engage new ways to perform this season.
Pray for God to touch the hearts of community members through the CAFA art show this Spring.
Family
Pray for parents to discern truth and have wisdom to lead their kids in life and in the education system.
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.
Health Care
Pray for God’s healing hand & wisdom to be upon COVID-19 treatments and the administration of the vaccine.
Pray for local medical leadership to remain healthy & hopeful, while embracing peace, wisdom & truth.
Pray for health care providers to have solutions & endurance to bring healing to those suffering in addiction.
Pray for HCPs to gently and wisely speak truth on medical issues that are in conflict with God’s design.
Police & Fire Departments
Pray for God’s wisdom and plans to lead the Oregon State Legislature as they consider police reform.
Pray for the endurance, wisdom, peace and safety of those serving in our police and fire departments.
Pray for First Responders to be “ambassadors of peace,” bringing peace to every situation.
Pray for more first responders to be hired, and for those hired to be of noble character.
Media
Pray for God’s Spirit to draw the hearts of local media leaders to follow Jesus.
Pray for the staff of the Register Guard and the Eugene Weekly newspapers to be guided by the Lord.
Pray for God’s hand to be on local TV and radio stations to cultivate greater community understanding.
Pray for employees impacted by the closure of Register Guard’s print department: God’s peace and provision.
Sports
Pray for wisdom & blessing on all local youth sports organizations: schools, Kidsports, YMCA, Little League, etc.
Pray for God to guide those who oversee athletics as the UO, LCC, Bushnell University and New Hope college.
Pray for God’s guidance for high school/college athletic programs, as they decide how and when to compete.
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
… Answer us when we call!”
Psalm 20:7, 9b
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