Church

1 Kings 8:10-11 (NASB)

  • Churches would be houses of prayer, overflowing with prayer throughout its weekly services and in the lives of every believer.
  • That all pastors would be deeply rooted in the Word of God and would preach the Word of God with love and courage to guide and shepherd their flock.
  • That Pastors’ marriages and families would be strengthened, appreciated and supported not criticized and exhausted.
  • That every believer would understand that they have been called to pray, love and share the gospel as laborers in the mission field of the places they live, work, learn, worship and play.

Government

Psalm 102:15 (NASB)

  • That all elected officials would serve in God’s will with humility and justice.
  • That every person would know the love and message of Jesus and follow Him as their Lord.
  • That Light will shine into every government office and meeting, and all plans, deeds, decisions, strategies, and schemes will either be exalted or exposed according to the Word and will of God.
  • That America would be God-fearing and glorifying; living worthy of the motto: “In God we Trust”

Family

Ephesians 3:14-19 (NASB)

  • That husbands and wives would love and respect one another with faithfulness and ever-growing devotion for one another and God.
  • That families would pray, read and study the Bible, worship and serve together, building one another up in faith, love, hope and truth.
  • That children would grow up in safe and supportive homes filled with the love and principles of Jesus and that they will respect and love their parents.
  • That God would heal the wounds of abandonment and abuse; that all people would know that they are loved. May every person live in the abundant life and divine destiny authored and perfected by Jesus.

Education

Ephesians 1:17 (NASB)

  • That all campuses will be a safe place to learn.
  • That all curriculum taught in every classroom will be true and beneficial to the spiritual as well as the intellectual growth of students.
  • That there will be at least one Christian club on every campus for prayer, Bible Study and fellowship that will strengthen student believers and glorify God on campus.
  • That the decision makers, administrations and educators would be supported and make sound decisions that glorify God and serve our students in every area of education.

Business

Colossians 1:9B-11A (NASB)

  • Business owners and management would lead their employees with godly practices and equity.
  • That every worker would know that they have value and influence, and therefore will work with excellence as working unto God.
  • That every workplace from the school, military, home, office, store, and more will be filled with those who are praying and living out their faith in Jesus with love, excellence, and respect.
  • That believers would know that their work is a part of their worship of God.

Military

Ephesians 6:10-12 (NASB)

  • That all of our service members would be well prepared and trained spiritually as well as physically, mentally and emotionally.
  • For marriages, finances, and that their children would be strong spiritually, educationally, socially and emotionally.
  • That their chain of command would be filled with wisdom, knowledge and understanding in decisions and discerning intelligence information.
  • That God would guard and guide them at home and on the frontlines. That they would be filled with courage- not fear; knowing that God is near.

Media

John 7:18 (NASB)

  • That all of those who work in Hollywood, New York, Atlanta, and on every set, studio and stage in between, would know that Christ-followers are praying for them.
  • That Christ-followers would not be another critic in their lives who seek to tear them down, but that we would be able to speak the truth with love that draws them near to God.
  • That the truth and talent given by God and glorifying God will fill the screens, stages, scripts, stations and songs of our nation.
  • That art, entertainment and media would draw people closer to God as the first and consummate artist and Creator would give God glory for and with their talent.

2020 National Prayer

Lord, we exist to give You glory, we exist because of Your glory, and in Your glory, as our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. We give Your thanks and praise for every breath and moment You have given to us. We repent of our sin; for the shameful things we have done against You and for our silence when we did not speak up to proclaim Your Name, profess Your Word, or protect and practice Your will.

We ask Your forgiveness.

We pray that the knowledge of the glory of the Lord will spread across our nation and the entire earth as we seek Your Kingdom and righteousness; as we walk in obedience to You, and in humble unity, love one another. Jesus, the Bible says that

“You are the knowledge of the glory of the Lord.”

You have taught us to pray, commanded us to love, and commissioned us to share Your Gospel of grace. Your glory fills our hearts and families, it overflows into our neighborhoods, workplaces, campuses, churches, in our entertainment and media. We give thanks for our military and ask that Your glory would spread to, and through them as they preserve freedom around the world. We pray for our government, that all of our leaders and laws would be filled with Your glory, that they would magnify Your Holy Word and honor Your will and ways. We pray that Your grace and glory would spread to bring hope to the hopeless, and love where there is hurt and hate. God, use us as we pray Your promise, that; the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” Amen!