Personal Prayer
Praise God for his teaching to be of good cheer even in a world of tribulation (Jn. 16:33). Thank God for being your shelter in times of trouble (Ps. 91:1-2). Confess personal burdens that you haven’t committed to him and which rob you of that “good cheer” (2 Cor. 5:4). Commit yourself to trusting Christ in every situation (1 Cor. 10:13). Ask God to reveal himself in a special way to his children who feel distant from him today.

For Your Family and Friends
Intercede for any of your family members or friends who are suffering intensely today. Ask God not to withhold his mercy. Pray that his love and truth will protect them (Ps. 40:11).

For the Church
Pray that God will use you and other compassionate people in your church to help those with special needs today.

For the Kingdom
There are so many sheep in God’s kingdom. Pray for God to gather them in by using his people everywhere to feed, care for, and love them (Jn. 21:15-17).

For People to Know Jesus
Ask God to give you sensitivity to any unsaved person who asks you about our troubled world. Pray for eyes to see that as an opportunity to speak of the hope you have in Jesus (1 Tim. 6:17-19).

Prayer Pointer
“Praying for people will bring you to love them. Loving them will lead you to serve them. Serving them will be the open door through which God can move in to save, heal, and make whole.” —Maxie Dunnam