Prayer Room

Heavenly Father, thank You for the wisdom of these aging souls. May they not shy away from sharing their history to encourage the younger generations. Help them steward this role with wisdom and love-being a godly example to those around them. May their local communities love and treasure them well. By Your Spirit, let our elders keep their eyes on You and model a life lived in abundant joy, pursuing those sweet words from Your lips: "Well done, good and faithful servant!" (Matthew 25:21). I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Heavenly Father, as parents launch their children into adulthood, give them peace in knowing You will honor their efforts to bring their children up in Your training and instruction (Ephesians 6:4). Meet them in any feelings of loss or loneliness. Quiet the ache of an empty home with the comfort of Your presence. Help them to trust You as they step back to allow their children to find their own footing (Proverbs 22:6). And give them fresh joy as they discover new ways to serve Your Kingdom. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Heavenly Father, we know You have designed societies to thrive when founded on strong marriages. We pray that You would bring godly mentors to new couples. May they seek to love one another, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ (Ephesians 5:21-33). Strengthen them so that they form a strong household of love, respect, and trust—a powerful witness to those around them. Help them keep You at the center of their marriage. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Heavenly Father, with so many choices on the horizon, we especially ask You to give this group Your wisdom. Help them to put first Your Kingdom and righteousness. As they seek a higher education, a career path, a spouse, a community, a local church, and more, may they not only be blessed but serve as a blessing to those around them (Matthew 6:25-34). Remind them that You are near, and Your presence is enough. Use their single season to refine them in character, faith, and strength. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Our hearts are heavy for the children of our nation—especially in light of the violence and loss we’ve seen in Minnesota. Lord, surround these precious ones with Your protection and peace. As they learn and mature, give them eyes to see Your hand at work even in a broken world. May they bring their fears and questions to you. Give them supernatural discernment to identify lies and deception that would lead them astray. May they seek the way, the Truth, and the life into eternity. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Heavenly Father, I pray for our schools. As students and teachers prepare to go back into the classroom, protect their hearts, minds, and lives. Show me how I can empower the children in my life to be bold Christian witnesses at their school. I ask that You please provide discernment and wisdom to those who make education policies for our school systems, protecting our children from indoctrination. Thank You for this chosen next generation—that You have placed them here “for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14). I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Heavenly Father, thank You for freeing me from the bondage of sin to build a life with Christ as my foundation. Use me for Your glory. I rejoice in knowing it is never too late to build a productive and effective life for Christ. When we begin on the rock of Christ's righteousness, we can build with confidence, knowing that "he who began a good work in [us] will carry it on to completion" (Philippians 1:6https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Phil%201.6). Thank You, Lord, for being my Rock. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Heavenly Father, help me to keep my eyes fixed on You. I want to delight in Your presence—to set my heart and my mind on Christ. Show me what it means to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:17, ESV) and to live each moment in Your presence. Thank You that I can run to You and find supernatural peace and security, no matter what I am facing in life. I relinquish everything that is holding me back from seeking You wholeheartedly. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.