Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our hearts in prayer for the many urgent needs around the world. Lord, we pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ, who face unimaginable trials and suffering. Your Word tells us in 2 Timothy 3:12 that "all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution." We ask for Your divine protection, strength, and comfort for these believers. May their faith remain steadfast, and may they find refuge under Your wings.
We also pray for the peace and salvation of Israel. Your Word in Psalm 122:6 instructs us to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem." We ask that You protect Israel from threats and bring peace to the region. May the people of Israel come to know Jesus as their Messiah and Savior.
Lord, we lift up the salvation of many around the world, including the ### billion unreached. As 1 Timothy 2:4 says, You "desire all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth." Draw many to Jesus, Father, and let Your gospel reach the ends of the earth.
We pray for the protection of children around the world, who suffer from physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. Your heart grieves for these little ones, as You said in Matthew 19:14, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Lord, intervene in their lives, protect them from harm, and bring justice to those who exploit and abuse them.
Father, we also pray for those on the brink of starvation, especially in ###, ###, ###, and other countries. Provide for their needs, Lord, and bring relief to those suffering from poverty, sickness, and natural and man-made disasters. Your Word in Psalm 146:7-9 reminds us that You "execute justice for the oppressed, give food to the hungry, and set the prisoners free."
We ask for an awakening in the universal Church, that we may recognize the lateness of the hour and prepare for the second coming of Christ. Grant us sound biblical teaching and protect us from falling away. As Hebrews 10:25 encourages us, let us "not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."
Finally, we pray for protection, salvation, deliverance, and healing for all those in need. Lord, smite the works of darkness in our lives and grant us wisdom and discernment. Provide shelter and supernatural provision for the vulnerable, and protect us from the toxins and dangers in this world.
In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.