Dear Praying Friends~ As I look back at this week, a conversation that I had with a Pastor friend, stays with me. He told me that when he prays, it helps him to “recalibrate.” I looked up the definition of this word and it really speaks to me: “to reexamine (one’s thinking, a plan, a system of values, etc.) and correct it in accord with a new understanding or purpose.” Isn’t that what prayer does?!? When I wake up discouraged. I go to my “prayer chair” and I ask for God’s perspective. I don’t know about you, but I want to do a lot more recalibrating this coming week! I invite you to join me as we continue with this month’s theme: “SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES!” We will continue with this theme until we come to the end of our Lent prayer calendar.
Lent 2024 began on Ash Wednesday, February 14. During this season, these posts will be focused on praying to make disciples in every area of our cities’ cultures. We have the entire prayer guide that is downloadable here.
Mark Your Calendar…Thursday, May 2, 2024 is the National Day of Prayer. The National Day of Prayer Task Force is the Christian expression of the day. Many prayer gatherings will be planned. To find a prayer event near you, check out our event finder here.
Let’s pray on, Saints! ~Gina
Monday, March 4, 2024: Read Deuteronomy 8:18: Praying for BUSINESS PEOPLE.
Prayer Pointer: Let’s pray that God will provide corporate America with business leaders who are committed to conducting themselves honorably. ~The National Day of Prayer Task Force
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I pray for BUSINESS PEOPLE in our community and in our world. Please help those who are Christ-followers to represent You well in how they conduct their business activities. Please help us to reach those who do not know You. May this be a year of great spiritual awakening in Corporate America. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES among BUSINESS PEOPLE.
Think/Journal/Apply: When you enter a favorite business this week, quietly offer prayer for the owners and employees there.
As You Have Time: Learn about Marketplace Chaplains USA
Tuesday, March 5, 2024: Read Jeremiah 9:23-24: Praying for MEN.
Prayer Pointer: “… find some men in your life that God has put there in his sovereign grace for you to pray for. They may never know that you are on your knees on their behalf, but a God who loves them more than you do will hear your cry and answer. ~Jen Evangelista (see more in As You Have Time below)
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I pray for the MEN in our city and in our world. I pray that they will seek You and honor You in faithfulness, wisdom, and truth. Help many MEN to follow You, Lord. Let their identity be centered in Christ-like servant-leadership. Let the vision of their lives be to serve and advance Your purposes. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES among MEN.
Think/Journal/Apply: Ask God to bring to mind a man that you know so that you can pray for them today. As you see men in various places, continue in prayer.
As you have time: Praying Scripture Over Men
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 : Read Isaiah 51:4: Praying for NATIVE PEOPLES.
Prayer Pointer: Many Native people have difficulty getting past a highly contextualized Western gospel and church model. They believe that becoming a Christian requires forsaking their identity as Native people. Such feelings are rooted in centuries of flawed missionary efforts and tensions from historical events.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I pray for the NATIVE PEOPLES in our city and in our world. Help us to honor them for who they are and all that You intend them to be. Please heal the harm that has come from broken treaties and mistreatment. I pray that they will be treated with dignity and justice. I pray that Your Church would flourish among them and that Your praises would resound in native languages.(add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES among NATIVE PEOPLES.
Think/Journal/Apply: As you drive or walk in your city today, consider the Native peoples who lived in the area before it became your city. Write a prayer for their descendants.
As you have time: Navigators Prayer Guide: Pray for the Native Nations
Thursday, March 7, 2024 : Read Psalm 106:3: Praying for LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JUDGES
Prayer Pointer: There is a police officer’s creed that speaks of their duty to serve people and to keep lives and property safe. They protect the innocent and fight deception. They seek to bring peace in violent situations. Policemen risk their own lives for the safety of others. Police work is a very noble profession. After all, greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends (John 15:13).
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I pray for the LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JUDGES in our city and in our world. Help many to follow Christ. Please give them godly wisdom and Christ-like integrity. Please give emotional/physical protection and courage and blessing to them and their families. I pray that they will be Your agents to resist evil and to bring an environment in which Heaven’s justice can increase. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES among LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JUDGES.
Think/Journal/Apply: Consider writing a “prayer card” to your local police/sheriff’s department or to a judge letting them know that you prayed for them.
Friday, March 8, 2024: Read Psalm 144:12,15: Praying for YOUTH
Prayer Pointer: Praying for our youth is more important than ever. The Lord continues to do amazing things in teenagers’ lives. (see more in As You Have Time below)
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I pray for the YOUTH in our city and in our world. Help many to follow Christ. I pray that You will put older mentors in their lives. Give them authentic friendships with their peers who are following Christ. I pray for open trust and communication with their parents and for Your purposes and intentions for their lives to come forth in fullest measure. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES among YOUTH.
Think/Journal/Apply: As you walk and drive through your city, pray with your eyes open for people in their teens. Envision them following Christ Five, ten or more years from now.
As you have time: From Churchleaders.com: Praying for Our Youth-10 Key Areas
Saturday, March 9, 2024 : Read Ephesians 6:4: Praying for FATHERS
Prayer Pointer: A father is a pillar of strength, wisdom, and love in the family unit. His guidance, support, and unwavering presence shape the lives of his children and leave an indelible mark on their hearts. Fathers play a unique and irreplaceable role in the journey of life, offering not only protection but also valuable life lessons and cherished memories. (see more in As You Have Time below)
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, I pray for the FATHERS in our city and in our world. Help many to follow Christ. Help them to serve and care for their families. Help children to see the character of the Heavenly Father in the lives of their dads. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE MAKE DISCIPLES among FATHERS.
Think/Journal/Apply: Pray for the fathers or grandfathers in your workplace or near your home.
As you have time: From Prayersaves.com: 15 Prayers for a Father
Sunday, March 10, 2024: SABBATH…TAKE TIME TO REST!
I encourage you to take time this weekend to gather corporately for prayer and worship.
Thank you for praying with us as we continue in March 2024.
Next Bible/prayer prompts will be posted at midnight on Monday, March 11, 2024.
Lent 2024-Praying for Our City Prayer guide if available here.
Rhythms of Grace 