We pray for America: Updated Prayer Topics

Prayer Topics

General prayer topics

This Sunday will be the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Please especially pray for God's protection to be over the ceremonies that will take place this Sunday. Let's continue to pray that God would grant the leaders of this country wisdom and discernment. (9/6/11)
Please pray against SB 48, a bill that will take effect January 2012 in public schools unless its implementation is stopped. SB 48 will use all social science curriculum, including history books and other instructional materials, to teach children as young as five to accept and endorse transgenderism, bisexuality, and homosexuality. If you are in CA, please go here to sign the petition to stop this bill: http://stopsb48.com/get-involved/sign-the-petition/. This petition needs 750,000 signatures by September 30th.(9/6/11)
Pray for all the people who have been affected by the natural disasters that are happening across the country -- hurricanes in the east coast, wildfires in the south and west coast. May God bring them protection and hope during this difficult time. (9/6/11)
Pray for those affected by Hurricane Irene.
Last month, the Governor of California signed SB 48. This bill, also known as the Fair, Accurate, Inclusive and Respectful (FAIR) Education Act, will use all social science curriculum, including history books and other instructional materials, to teach children as young as five to accept and endorse transgenderism, bisexuality, and homosexuality.

SB 48 will take effect January 2012 in public schools unless its implementation is stopped.

If you are in California, please go here to download the Stop SB 48 petition and have your church members sign it: http://stopsb48.com/get-involved/sign-the-petition/. This petition needs 750,000 signatures by September 30th.

Even if you are not in California, please pray for this issue. Your children and the future generation need your prayers.
Pray that this country would return to biblical principles. Pray that the candidates who will be running for election next year would be people who love God like David. May they be people who look at the problems of the U.S. through God's eyes. (7/29/11)
Through this economically difficult time, pray that people would seek God. Pray that this time would be an opportunity for people to return to God. (7/29/11)
Pray for a movement of repentance and prayer to sweep through every city in this nation! (7/29/11)
Keep students and recent graduates in your prayers. Pray that students will use their time wisely during their summer break and that they would seek more of God's plan for their life. Pray for recent grads to be encouraged even in the midst of our country's tough economy. Pray that they would be able to find jobs where they would be able to use their knowledge, skills, and abilities. (6/2)
Please keep the city of Joplin, MO in your prayers. There are at least 89 people who have been killed by the tornado that hit on Sunday. Please pray for the families as they mourn the loss of their loved ones and take steps to rebuild their lives.(5/23/11)
Please pray for the families and friends of the 29 miners who died in West Virginia. Pray that justice would come quickly to these families and that their would be a resolution.(5/19/11)
Continue to pray for the victims of the recent tornadoes and floods. May God give them the strength and peace they need as they deal with the aftermath of such disasters. May God comfort them as they begin to rebuild their lives.
Pray for our president and leaders as they continue to make decisions during this time. Please continue to pray for peace between our nation and others. (5/4/11)
Keep the states that have been affected by the storms and floods in your prayers. Please pray that there wouldn't be anymore damage to and that God would comfort and hope to those who are mourning. (5/4/11)
Pray that President Obama’s administration would humble themselves and seek God’s wisdom and His way in governing our nation. (2/24/11)
President Obama just declared the Defense of Marriage Act (a 1996 federal law which states only marriages between one man and one woman are considered legal by the U.S. government) unconstitutional and instructed the Justice department not to defend this law in the courts any longer. Please pray that God’s good and perfect will would be done in this matter. (2/24/11)
That in the face of revolutions in the Middle East, God would use our nation and our people to be a force of true spiritual awakening and reconciliation around the world. (2/24/11)
Please pray for the Midwest and Northeast as they've just gone through a mammoth snowstorm. (2/3/11)
Please pray that the U.S. would be wise when dealing with countries that are currently going through political unrest. May this be a time when people all over the world would be more open to the Gospel and seek its message of hope. (2/3/11)
Happy New Year! Pray for God's guidance to be upon you, your family, and friends as you start the new year. We hope that you would experience breakthrough, healing, and freedom in 2011!
Please pray for the newly sworn in government officials. Pray that they would surround themselves with godly and spiritual advisors. (1/4/11)
Pray for students who are returning to their schools. May they have travel mercies and have a fresh start to the new year. (1/4/11)
Pray for local businesses and churches as many are struggling financially. May God provide for them and continue to be faithful. (1/4/11)
November is the month of Thanksgiving. Even in the midst of economic depression, pray that the people in this country would have thankful hearts.
Please pray for the newly elected leaders of our country. May they seek godly wisdom and counsel.
Pray for Dr. Kim and his team as they continue on the 195-day prayer tour. They will take a break from the tour in December but will start again in January 2011. Please continue to pray for God to send revival to cities and universities across the nation.
With just a few more weeks until the November 2nd mid-term elections, please continue to pray for this nation and its leaders. Please lift up our president and all the leaders in prayer—that they would listen to godly counsel and make wise decisions for our country. (10/11/10)
- Here are some important issues to consider for this year’s mid-term elections:
  
  1. Same-sex marriage and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues
  2. National debt and government spending
  3. Revisionist education in the public schools
  4. Illegal immigration
  5. Unemployment and the economy
  
  For a list of more issues, go here.
One-eighth of the American population will be receiving food stamps this month. The number of Americans using food stamps rose to a record 41.8 million as the unemployment rate continues to grow. Please pray for an economic restoration and for the families who are receiving federal assistance.(10/11/10)
The Texas Board of Education will be meeting on Friday, September 24 to discuss the “balanced treatment of religious groups in textbooks.” There has been serious discussion concerning the portrayal of the Islam faith and Christianity. Many argue that Christianity is pictured unfairly and that there is more text written to put Islam in a positive light. Because of the size of Texas, the revision to Texas textbooks would likely affect other states as well. Please pray that truthful and unbiased revisions would be made.
In Miami, Florida the 3rd District Court of Appeal agreed that gays should not be denied the opportunity to adopt. Please continue to pray for the state of Florida. May the people model their families based on biblical truth.
This year's See You at the Pole will be on Wednesday, September 22. Please pray for all the students who will be meeting at their flagpole to pray. We hope to see a generation that is committed to praying for their school, community, and the nation. http://www.syatp.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=2
Please pray for the upcoming election in November. Pray that those who are elected would be honest leaders who would stand up for what is right. Pray that they would be humble leaders, submitting themselves to the will of God.
On July 15, BP workers were able to temporarily cap the leak in the Gulf and the company hopes to finish a permanent relief well by mid-August. According to government scientists, the leak has poured approximately 94 million gallons of oil. Please pray that Robert Dudley, BP's new CEO, and other leaders of BP would make wise decisions while dealing with this crisis. Also pray for the people who have been affected by this massive oil spill. May this be an opportunity for them to depend on God.
Please pray that President Obama would be wise in picking a new Supreme Justice to replace Justice John Paul Stevens. (4/13/10)
Eighteen states have filed a joint lawsuit against the health care reform act, saying that it violates the Constitution’s commerce clause by requiring nearly all Americans to buy health insurance. Please pray for our leaders as they work hard to provide health care but also allow people the freedom to choose. (4/13/10)
Pray for our leaders. (1/18/10)

Pray that God would personally meet President Obama. Pray that the President would govern this country in fear of God. May he surround himself with a good spiritual mentor and others who can give him godly counsel. Also pray that intercessory prayer would take place in the White House.
May there be spiritual revival in the lives of the Supreme Court judges as well as in the courthouses. May their decisions be based on biblical principles. May they allow prayer meetings and Bible studies to take place in the public arena.
Pray that spiritual revival would take place in the Congress. Please pray that the Chaplain for the Senate and the House of Representatives would be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Pray for the protection of our military and its leaders as they work hard to protect our country. May they humble themselves before God, acknowledging that God is the one who ultimately keeps our country safe.
Pray that our Cabinet Members would seek God first when making decisions in their personal lives and when making decisions for this country.
Pray that God would raise up governors and state legislatures who fear Him and desire to do what is right in His eyes.
Continue to pray for teachers as they educate the next generation. May they exemplify godly characteristics in the classroom and teach students how to become leaders.

Pray for those who serve in our local, state, and federal government. (11/12/09)
Pray for the wisdom and discernment of our President and his administration. (11/12/09)
Pray for the Justices of the Supreme Court, those in Congress, governors, mayors, and other government leaders. Pray that these men and women will come to fear the Lord and seek to do His will.
(11/12/09)
Please continue to lift up the family and friends of those who have been affected by the Fort Hood shootings. In such a tragic and hard time, pray that God's peace and comfort would surround those who are in mourning. Please also pray for the military, government officials, lawyers, investigators and all others who are trying to piece this situation together. Please pray for justice but also wisdom and discernment.
Prayer topics for Education/School (9/17/09)
1. Pray for teachers to have the wisdom, knowledge, and skills to teach students.
2. Pray that schools would be a place where students learn not only knowledge, but also morality and integrity.
3. Pray for educators and school administrative leaders to be God’s shining light in schools by being role models and mentors for the younger generations.
4. Pray that teachers would fear God and understand that they have great responsibility as they train our nation’s future leaders.
5. Pray for the institutions to be a place of freedom, where students can gather together to pray without being persecuted.
6. Pray for students to be receptive to learning. May they see God moving in their lives, among their friends, and in their schools.
Please pray for the families who have had to evacuate their homes due to the California wildfires. Pray that they may find places to stay and that they will be able to have peace in the midst of the chaos. Remember to also lift up the firefighters as they continue to work around the clock to contain the fires and keep people safe. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fires1-2009sep01,0,4163152.story (9/1/09)
The California legislature has passed a bill (AB2567) that seeks to designate May 22 as Harvey Milk Day. Harvey Milk was a gay rights activist and member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. If this bill is signed into law by the governor, public schools and educational institutions will be encouraged to observe this day and carry out ‘commemorative exercises’ on this date so that students will learn about the life of Harvey Milk and his beliefs. Please pray that the people in California would take action and call the governor to encourage him to veto this bill. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2008/08/state-leg-says.html (8/13/09)
As summer is now nearing to an end, let’s pray for our students as they go back to their schools this fall. Many have returned from missions trips, retreats, and other conferences. Pray that the students would not forget what they’ve learned and experienced. Pray that even at a young age, they would be role models and God’s light to all they encounter. (8/13/09)
Please pray for college students as they return to their campuses. Ask God to encourage and strengthen these believers that they may be bold and passionate about seeing revivals on their campuses. In the past, young people started many prayer movements and revivals. We believe that God wants to see this again. Many students are attending public universities, where relativism and pluralism run rampant and no absolute truth is found. Pray that God would use Christian college students as servants to help others seek truth and find God. (8/13/09)
The unemployment rate is now 9.5% in the U.S. Please continue to pray for those who are suffering from this economic recession. May God’s hope and peace fill each individual and family across this country. Let us pray that people would turn to God as their source for life instead of other things. (7/10/09)
Pray for President Obama as he travels to different countries. Please pray for his health and that he would be safe while traveling. Continue to pray for wisdom on his behalf as he continues to build relationships with different nations. (7/10/09)
Now that summer is here, there are many individuals and churches traveling overseas for missions trips. Let’s keep our brothers and sisters in prayer as they serve others. (7/10/09)
Please pray that the U.S. government would have wisdom in dealing with world affairs, especially in response to North Korea’s testing of two short-range missiles.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/05/26/nkorea.test/index.html (5/27/09)
Please pray for Sonia Sotomayor, who has been nominated by President Obama to the Supreme Court. Pray that God’s will would be done during this confirmation process.
http://www.worldmag.com/webextra/15459 (5/27/09)
Over 100 people have died from swine flu in Mexico and more cases are being confirmed in this country. Please pray for godly wisdom for the U.S. and world health officials so that they can find an end to this virus. Please pray for the people who have been affected in this country, Mexico and other countries. May they be able to have a speedy recovery. To follow the most up-to-date information on swine flu, you can go here: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/?s_cid=swineFlu_outbreak_001 (4/28/09)
President Obama has been in office for 94 days. The first 100 days in office is very crucial. Please continue to pray for protection over him and his advisors. May they be guided by God’s wisdom. (4/24/09)
Over 2,000 people have been evacuated and 70 homes have been destroyed near Myrtle Beach, SC due to wildfires. Please pray that the families who have been affected may find comfort during this disaster. Pray for strength as the firefighters continue to work towards taking out the fires.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30356187/ (4/24/09)
Congress is expected to pass a new hate-crimes bill which will include protection for victims of violence based on gender, sexual, orientation, or gender identity. Some Christian groups believe that this is an effort to limit free speech for those who speak out against homosexuality. Please pray that the Church would be people full of love and grace towards others. Please also pray that our rights to proclaim the truth based on the Bible would be accepted and not shut down. http://www.worldmag.com/webextra/15342 (4/24/09)
A man walked into an immigration center and opened fire in Binghamton, NY, killing 14 people, taking over 41 persons hostage and taking his own life. Please pray for family members and friends who have been impacted this tragedy. We hope that they would be able to find peace and comfort during this time. (4/3/09)
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/04/nyregion/04hostage.html?hp
Iowa has legalized gay marriage today. Please pray that our nation would be a culture that values traditional marriage and godly family principles. (4/3/09)
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/I/IOWA_GAY_MARRIAGE?SITE=NCAGW&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE
Pray for the people in Fargo, ND as they continue to deal with harsh weather and flooding. Pray for the protection of homes and those who are working tirelessly to prevent further damage from the flooding. (4/3/09) http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/us/29webflood.html?scp=2&sq=north%20dakota&st=cse
School districts plan on cutting back on their budgets, leading to the unemployment of teachers and other public school employees. Please pray for God’s peace and grace to be with those who are entering into this uncertain time. (3/20/09) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29691306/
President Obama announced last week that he will be allowing federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research. Please pray that our nation would be a culture that values the sanctity of life. (3/20/09)
California’s state Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today, Thursday, March 5, challenging the validity of Proposition 8. Please pray that Proposition 8, an amendment that defines marriage as the union of one man and one woman, would not be overturned. (3/5/09)
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101452727
When it comes to Hollywood, it seems like we’re always focusing on the negative aspects of entertainment. But these days there has been something rare going during the filming of some movies; people have been interceding for the filming and the people involved—including the actors and directors. Please continue to pray that God would move in this industry and that His stories of redemption and grace would be portrayed through films and other forms of media. (3/5/09)
http://www.charismamag.com/index.php/news/18990-finding-faith-in-hollywood
In Philadelphia, PA criminals are targeting Asian American business owners. Please pray for the safety of the business owners as well as comfort for those families who have lost loved ones. (3/3/09)
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Another-Asian-Business-Owner-Murdered.html
Schools have closed and flights have been delayed due to the snow storm that has swept across the northeastern states. Pray for protection and patience for those who have been affected this. (3/3/09)
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/03/nyregion/03storm.html?ref=us
Please pray that God would grant all the Cabinet members in President Obama’s administration wisdom as they make important decisions that will affect different parts of our country. May they their leadership reflect justice and integrity. (2/25/09)
Pray that God would comfort those who have been affected by the Oklahoma tornadoes. Please pray that God would help those who need to rebuild their lives, both physically and emotionally. (2/12/09)
Due to the dire state of the economy, many people are finding themselves on the streets, without a home. Please pray that those who are homeless would be able to find warm shelter, food, and clothing. We hope that this would be an opportunity for local churches to reach out to their neighbors. (2/12/09)
As individuals and families feel the effects of the economy, please pray that people would not turn to depression or other extreme crimes, but use this time to turn to God. (1/30/09)
May the local churches reach out to their community during this hard time by sharing with others God’s resources, love, and grace. (1/30/09)
Please pray that our political and marketplace leaders would be models of integrity and compassion. (1/28/09)
Continue to pray for President Obama’s protection. Pray that God would give him wisdom as he leads this country. (1/28/09)
Many people have compared President Obama to President Lincoln. Please pray that President Obama may model the faith and prayer of President Lincoln during his presidency. More importantly, pray that the White House will become a house of prayer.(1/22/09)
Due to the financial crisis, pray that President Obama will declare a day of fasting and prayer so that God’s grace will fall upon this nation. President Abraham Lincoln was known to have been the most successful in handling the hardest time in America’s history (the nation’s segregation and the Civil War). He declared three days of fasting and prayer (last Thurs. in Sept. of 1861, April 30, 1863, and the first Thurs. in Aug. of 1864) throughout the whole nation and appealed for the country’s peace and unity. Pray that President Obama will follow Lincoln in declaring a day of fasting and prayer for the current emergency crisis and will seek for God’s blessing upon this country.(1/22/09)
Pray that the people of this nation will not forget God as they see the gravity of the financial crisis. In order to end greed and corruption, pray that an awakening and repentance movement will arise in every church, campus, and city.(1/22/09)
Pray for President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden, as they serve our nation, taking leadership at a crucial moment in our national life. (posted on 1/20/09)
Please continue to lift up our troops in prayer. Pray for their safety and protection as they work hard overseas. Remember to also pray for their families who are back at home, waiting for their safe arrival. (posted on 1/14/09)
Please keep those who have been impacted by the economic crisis in your prayers. Pray that God would provide for them and that He would be their strength and comfort during this hard time. (posted on 12/15/08)
Pray that President Bush would be able to finish strong during his last days in office. (posted on 12/15/08)
Pray for President-elect Obama as he continues to work with his advisors on transition issues. Pray that God would use the advisors to help Obama make wise decisions and lead with integrity. (posted on 12/15/08)