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.
Lord, 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.
Father, we lift up the salvation of many around the world, including the ### billion unreached. Your Word in 1 Timothy 2:4 says that You "desire all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth." Draw many to Jesus, Lord, 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. Lord, Your heart grieves for these little ones. We ask for Your intervention and protection. Smite the works of darkness, and bring wisdom and discernment to those in positions to help. Provide shelter, protection, and supernatural provision for the vulnerable, especially children, women, the elderly, and the infirm.
Lord, we also pray for those on the brink of starvation, in places like ###, ###, ###, and many other countries. Your Word in Psalm 146:7 says that You "execute justice for the oppressed, who gives food to the hungry." Provide for their needs, Lord, and bring relief to those suffering from poverty, sickness, natural disasters, and man-made conflicts.
We pray for an awakening in the universal church, that believers may recognize the lateness of the hour and the imminent return of Jesus. Let there be sound biblical teaching in churches, and protect Your people from falling away. Strengthen the faith of Your church, and let us be a light in this dark world.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.