Dear Lord, today I pray (read each prayer in succession 1-18)
1. That we would have unity amid diversity—loving those with whom we have nothing in common but the gospel.
2. That a culture of "discipling" would form in which making disciples is viewed as an ordinary part of the Christian life.
3. That our faithful leaders would use Scripture to train members to do the work of ministry.
4. That a hunger for studying the gospel would form among members so that they can guide and guard one another in it.
5. That transparent, meaningful relationships would become normal, and remaining anonymous would seem to be strange.
6. The preaching of God’s Word—that it would be biblically careful and Holy Spirit imbued.
7. That elders and other leaders would remain above reproach, kept from temptation, complacency, idols, and worldliness.
8. That the church’s songs would teach members to biblically confess, lament, and praise.
9. That the church’s prayers would be infused with biblical ambitions, honesty, and humility.
10. That adult members would work to disciple teenagers by example and not just leave it to programming.
11. That the church’s primary teachers and leaders will grow continually in dedication to God’s Word even when no one’s watching.
12. That the church would grow in being distinct from the world in love and holiness, even as it engages outsiders.
13. That members would share the gospel this week and every week—and get to see more conversions!
14. That members would be prepared for persecution, remembering to love, not curse, their persecutors.
15. That any hopes for political change would be outstretched and circumscribed by the hope of heaven.
16. That giving would be faithful, as well as joyful, consistent, and sacrificial.
17. That more members would use their careers to take the gospel to places it’s never been.
18. That members would be good and do good in their homes and workplaces this week, and every week.
1. That we would have unity amid diversity—loving those with whom we have nothing in common but the gospel.
2. That a culture of "discipling" would form in which making disciples is viewed as an ordinary part of the Christian life.
3. That our faithful leaders would use Scripture to train members to do the work of ministry.
4. That a hunger for studying the gospel would form among members so that they can guide and guard one another in it.
5. That transparent, meaningful relationships would become normal, and remaining anonymous would seem to be strange.
6. The preaching of God’s Word—that it would be biblically careful and Holy Spirit imbued.
7. That elders and other leaders would remain above reproach, kept from temptation, complacency, idols, and worldliness.
8. That the church’s songs would teach members to biblically confess, lament, and praise.
9. That the church’s prayers would be infused with biblical ambitions, honesty, and humility.
10. That adult members would work to disciple teenagers by example and not just leave it to programming.
11. That the church’s primary teachers and leaders will grow continually in dedication to God’s Word even when no one’s watching.
12. That the church would grow in being distinct from the world in love and holiness, even as it engages outsiders.
13. That members would share the gospel this week and every week—and get to see more conversions!
14. That members would be prepared for persecution, remembering to love, not curse, their persecutors.
15. That any hopes for political change would be outstretched and circumscribed by the hope of heaven.
16. That giving would be faithful, as well as joyful, consistent, and sacrificial.
17. That more members would use their careers to take the gospel to places it’s never been.
18. That members would be good and do good in their homes and workplaces this week, and every week.
