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)
May 2026 Prayer Calendar
01
Pray for those who are caring for elderly parents and family members.
02
Ask that God would provide specific opportunities for you to build up and encourage those around you.
03
Pray that we would be attractive truth-tellers in our circles of influence - work, recreation, neighborhoods, kids' activities, etc.
04
Pray that those who attend on Sunday would continue to come and get connected in church life.
05
Pray for peace, protection, and integrity for your leaders (in all areas) - and praise God for He is faithful, just, and upright! (Deuteronomy 32:3-4)
06
Pray for the Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County - for provision, protection, and blessing for their workers and those who come through the doors.
07
Pray that a right fear of judgement would come across Fort Worth and lead people to turn to Christ for forgiveness.
08
Pray for those with loved ones in prison. Pray that God would give them hope.
09
Pray that God would help you grow in your knowledge of the Bible day by day and week by week.
10
Pray that God would provide resources for ministry.
11
Pray for Christian students to stand firm in their faith and for courage, boldness, and clarity in sharing it with others.
12
Pray for wisdom, protection, humility, and integrity for our city, state, and national leaders.
13
Pray that God would increase the impact of our local, national, and international ministry partners.
14
Pray that God would strengthen young people against the temptations they currently face. Pray especially for resolve to pursue purity.
15
Pray that God would strengthen marriages and families.
16
Pray and ask God to identify any past hurts you need to forgive so that bitterness doesn't take root.
17
Pray that God would protect and grow the unity of Hope Church and help us team together well as we seek to honor Him.
18
Pray that the love of Jesus would be evident to our guests through interactions with Hope Church members and attenders.
19
Pray for health, protection, and blessing for the staff, leaders, members, and attenders of Hope Church.
20
Pray for those participating in summer missions. Pray for protection, spiritual growth, and open hearts as they share the gospel.
21
Pray that this would not be a time when evil is able to flourish or the weak oppressed, but that God would work through human agents to uphold justice.
22
Pray God would bring a God-honoring spouse for those who desire to be married.
23
Ask for grace to idenitfy any areas in your life where you have a lazy or half-hearted attitude. Ask God to enable you to enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done.
24
Pray that God would use Hope Church to bless others in our community and allow us the opportunity to tell them about Jesus.
25
Pray for those who have served and currently serve in the armed forces and their families. Pray for protection and encouragement.
26
Pray that those in charge of our city would seek to honor God in all that they say and do (mayor, the city council, police and fire chiefs, etc.).
27
Pray for campus ministries as they head into the summer. Pray for good connections, continued growth, and new students!
28
Pray and ask God to raise up more workers with different gifts across Fort Worth.
29
Pray for those who are isolated and lonely.
30
Ask God to help you be a discerning consumer of media, able to wisely distinguish truth from falsehood and fact from opinion.
31
Pray that older members of our congregation would feel increasingly loved and valued as spiritual fathers and mothers in the family of God.
Stuck on WHAT to pray? Here are some ideas…
...for Your FAMILY:
- 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
... for Your KIDS:
- 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
... for Those Who DON’T KNOW JESUS:
- 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
... for Your LEADERS:
- 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
... for Hope’s MINISTRY PARTNERS:
- 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