Personal Prayer
Praise God that even though you were once an enemy of God, he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death (Col. 1:21-22). Give thanks that you are now alive with Christ, without blemish and free from accusation (Col. 2:13). Confess your failure to live up to that holiness, praying, “God, have mercy on me, a sinner” (Lk. 18:13). Commit yourself to rejoicing when you are called to share in the suffering of Christ (1 Pet. 4:13-14). Ask God to help you see the victory you are given in Jesus as you trust the Holy Spirit to guide you in being his image-bearer (1 Cor. 15:57).

For Your Family and Friends
Some of your family may not sense victory in Jesus because of physical pain. Pray that the grace of Jesus will be sufficient for them (2 Cor. 12:9).

For the Church
All churches experience the pain of divorce, broken homes, and death. Pray that those who have overcome such difficult experiences as these may effectively reach out to others in similar situations.

For the Kingdom
Claim God’s promise to defend the afflicted and to crush the oppressor (Ps. 72:4).

For People to Know Jesus
Pray for God to use some painful experience in your life as a means to reach an unbeliever with salvation (2 Cor. 1:3-7).