PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH (EFCLA)
- May the Lord help us lay down the hidden pride within our hearts and remove the idols we cling to. May we find true security in His love, no longer masking our vulnerability with defensiveness, but instead choosing to open ourselves and be shaped by Him. May the Holy Spirit soften our hearts, making us willing to listen and courageous to change. We also ask the Lord to broaden our vision and move us to take practical action, willingly offering our time and resources for the sake of the gospel, responding to His love and calling through the way we live our lives.
- Let us come together to pray for the leaders of the church. May they receive power from God, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and abundant faith, along with all kinds of wisdom, to faithfully carry out the responsibilities God has entrusted to them, to shepherd the church and proclaim the gospel. We ask that You lead them and grant them heavenly wisdom and spiritual discernment as they make decisions. May their hearts continually turn toward You, recognizing that their true help and strength come from You alone. Grant them the grace, in matters great and small, not to rely on themselves, but to depend on God in all things.
- We pray for the church’s various gospel outreach efforts in 2026. Lord, send more brothers and sisters who are willing to enter our communities, workplaces, campuses, and the online world, proactively caring for souls burdened by spiritual pressure, loneliness, and trauma. Grant us wisdom and sensitivity to discern the hidden struggles in people’s hearts, so that we may not only proclaim the truth but also provide practical companionship and intercession, bringing Your comfort and hope into their lives. We declare the work of the Holy Spirit, that the church may bear lasting fruit for Your kingdom.
- Prayer for the Sick. Please pray for the brothers and sisters you know who are in poor health. Ask God to heal them and restore their physical health.
PRAY FOR THE WORLD
- We lift up our cries to God for the renewal and unity of American society. We ask God to forgive the political parties for the social divisions, opposition, and hatred caused by pride and the struggle for power. We also beseech God to forgive us for neglecting mercy and truth. We pray that You would guide political leaders to govern this nation with reverence for You, acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God, so that You may heal this land from the wounds left by political conflict and disagreement. Remove prejudice, grant a spirit of humility and unity, and let the love of Christ touch and connect people’s hearts, restoring a nation and society founded upon justice and love.
