Personal Prayer
Praise God, the Most Holy, worthy of all honor. Give thanks for gatherings where you can join in praise (Ps. 22:22, 25). Confess your reluctance to share such joys outside of Christian circles. Commit yourself to offering glimpses of God’s grace to those outside the fellowship. Ask God to show you someone who craves the balm of Gilead (Jer. 46:11).

For Your Family and Friends
Invite God to reveal ways you neglect family or friends as you offer compassion to others. Pray for balance.

For the Church
Ask God to give your congregation joy in being Jesus’ hands and feet. Pray for specific ways your church can help others meet their needs for food, income, housing, and transportation.

For the Kingdom
Intercede for North American social workers, who have more cases than time or funds. Ask God to guard them from burnout and cynicism.

For People to Know Jesus
Ask the Holy Spirit to prompt unbelievers to ask why Christians muck out flooded homes or run food pantries on their behalf.

Prayer Pointer
“The mightier any one is in the Word, the more mighty he will be in prayer.” —William Gurnall