One of the best ways to discover and experience God’s ways is by intentionally spending time in prayer. We invite you to use this monthly prayer guide to join with us as we intentionally ask God to move in many ways this month. 

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  (Philippians 4:4-7 NIV)

Praise God for His ability to make all things new! Pray for an open heart and willing obedience in the new year to do the things He calls us to do.

Pray that many in the community would come to Christ and be radically transformed.

Pray that God would strengthen marriages and families.

Pray and reflect on how you're stewarding your time and ask God to help you make any necessary changes.

Pray that we would be attractive truth-tellers in our circles of influence - work, recreation, neighborhoods, kids' activities, etc. 

Pray that the Holy Spirit would awaken the ability for Christ-followers to discern truth from error in every area of life.

Pray for health, protection, encouragement, and safety for the Hope Deacons and their families.

Pray for organizations helping those in need. Pray God would provide necessary resources and that their workers would be blessed. 

Pray for those who write our laws and those who enforce them. Pray they would act in ways that are above reproach and uphold justice.

Pray specifically for the schools around you and for any teachers you know.

Ask God to help you be bold enough to step out of your comfort zone in order to welcome others in.

Pray God would help us reach our Christmas Offering goal and use it in a mighty way to draw people closer to Him through our ministry partners.

Pray by name for any believers you know who are struggling spiritually. Ask God to strengthen their faith and help them endure.

Pray for those who have served and currently serve in the armed forces and their families. Pray for protection and encouragement.

Pray for campus ministries as they prepare to launch a new semester of outreach to college students.

Pray that truth and righteousness will prevail in our country and that our leaders would seek to honor God in all they do.

Pray God would bring a God-honoring spouse for those who desire to be married.

Pray and ask God to identify any past hurts that you need to forgive so that bitterness doesn't take root.

Pray that God would protect the unity of Hope Church and help us team together well as we seek to honor Him.

Pray that God would call unusually large numbers of lost/unchurched people to trust Him.

Pray for health, protection, encouragement, and safety for the Hope Staff and their families.

Pray for our national and international ministry partners. Pray for their protection, encouragement, provision, and connection.

Remember that God is good and thank Him for the way that He, in his sovereignty, weaves together all things to glorify his Son.

Pray for those who are struggling with infertility.

Ask God to help you be a discerning consumer of media, able to wisely distinguish truth from falsehood and fact from opinion.

Pray that God would help members of Hope Church align our priorities with His in work, finances, free-time, relationships, etc. 

Pray that God would give Christ-followers a spirit of boldness and fearlessness.

Pray that your leaders would walk uprightly. Ask God to give them strength in their daily fight against sin and help them lead with humility, love, patience, and gentleness. 

Pray for local ministries and organizations. Pray for wisdom, provision, and blessing as they seek to help those in need.

Pray that our city's culture would increasingly value and protect the lives of the unborn.

Pray for those who are looking for work or facing financial difficulties.

• Grace
• Unity/Teamwork
• Relationships with Jesus
• Kindness
• Generous hearts
• Opportunities to serve God and love others
• Courage to do the right thing
• Strength
• Protection (Physical/Emotional/Spiritual)
• Purity of heart and mind
• Obedience to God
• For others to see God through your family
• Wisdom and God’s guidance

• Love for God/Relationship with Him/Faith
• Love for others
• Character development
• Protection (Physical/Emotional/Spiritual)
• Purity in thoughts and deeds
• Godly friends
• Health
• Thankful heart
• Future
• Joy and peace
• Desire to know God and His ways

• Pray God will make Himself known to them
• Pray they will become curious to learn more about Jesus
• Pray for open hearts
• Pray for opportunities to identify with Christ and make an invitation
• Pray for ways to encourage and show God’s love to them

• Integrity
• Wisdom
• Their walk with Jesus
• Protection (Physical/Emotional/Spiritual)
• Blessing (Personal and Family)
• God’s direction for decisions
• To see things from God’s perspective

• Protection (Physical/Emotional/Spiritual)
• Financial provision
• Encouragement and endurance
• Wisely representing Jesus in their ministry context
• Boldness in sharing the gospel
• Receptive hearts in the people they reach