Personal Prayer
Praise God as the one who speaks “in your language.” Give thanks for God’s ongoing communication with you through his Word. Confess the fact that sometimes God speaks, but you disobediently choose not to listen. Commit yourself to the active obedience of young Samuel, who said, “Speak, for your servant is listening” (1 Sam. 3:10). Ask God to give you ears to hear his message.

For Your Family and Friends
Pray that those close to you will also have the desire to listen to God and to obey his Word.

For the Church
Pray that the teachers working in your Christian education program will speak on behalf of God as they teach and apply his Word among students of all ages.

For the Kingdom
Pray for the ministry of gospel broadcasting agencies who use the airwaves to send God’s message in many languages throughout the earth.

For People to Know Jesus
Pray that the contrast between good and evil will be so distinct that even those with the weakest spiritual hearing will hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

Prayer Pointer
“An hour of prayer at the beginning of the [council] meeting actually shortens the overall meeting time by bringing a greater spirit of unity, by emphasizing spiritual priorities, and by opening people’s hearts to the Spirit’s guidance.” —Anonymous