Prayer for your City
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing... — 1 Thessalonians 5:16–17 (ESV)
Create space in your journal to write down prayer requests that the Lord brings to mind. Use it daily to stay consistent and constant in prayer. Keep adding prayer requests as they come to mind and be sure to write down answers to prayer.
Prayer Points to Include in Your Journal
Prayer Requests
Consider the people who are in your City. Who are they? What do they need? In what ways do you hope to see God move in their life? At the same time, where do you need God to show up in your life? Everything that comes to mind is an opportunity to pray and invite God in.
Write down all the requests—big and small—and bring them before the Lord.
"We have not ceased to pray for you. —Colossians 1:9 (ESV)
Answered Prayer
Also make space to write answers to prayer—the Lord hears and loves to show up! Pray in faith that God will answer your prayers.
I sought the Lord, and He answered me... —Psalms 34:4a (ESV)
Prayer for Your City
Your city goes beyond geographic borders and includes everyone you interact with—friends, family, co-workers, and beyond. If you're married, your city includes your spouse. If you're a parent, your kids are part of your city. Write specific prayers for the people in your city, and ask God to reveal His heart for them.
Seek the welfare of the city... —Jeremiah 29:7 (ESV)
Prayer for Churches
Filling the city with Jesus is bigger than one church—it requires the entire body of Christ to work together for the sake of the Gospel. Pray for the churches in your city, that they may be built up in the unity of the Spirit and be emboldened to do the Lord’s will.
Strive to excel in building up the church. —1 Corinthians 14:12b (ESV)
Prayer for City Officials
Scripture commands us to pray for those in positions of authority: “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions...” (1 Tim. 2:1–2a ESV). List specific people in your local government to pray for. Be specific in your prayers.
Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well... —1 Timothy 2:2 (MSG)
Prayer for Schools
Write down the schools in your city. Pray for school officials, teachers, and students.
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them...” —Matthew 19:14 (ESV)