Church news archive · Published September 26, 2020
Join us for 40 days of prayer until Nov. 3. Follow along with the scripture and prayer suggestions below. If you want a printable chart, email us and we will send a chart to you. pastor@waquoitucc.org
| Re-uniting the United States of America
Friends, let us seek the God of our lives for the future of our nation and our world. Beginning today, let’s pray and fast. Below there is a scripture reading and prayer focus for the next 40 days. Consider fasting a meal, a television show, or some other daily activity and replace it with this prayer practice. Also, consider engaging this practice with a partner or small group. |
| Date | Scripture | Prayer Focus |
| Sept 25 | 2 Chronicles 7:14 | Pray for all of God’s people |
| Sept 26 | Psalm 33:12 | Pray that our nation is led to the knowledge and teachings of God |
| Sept 27 | Isaiah 33:6 | Pray for stability in our cities and states |
| Sept 28 | Ephesians 6:12 | Pray to see the love of God in those we disagree with |
| Sept 29 | Isaiah 60:1 | Pray for a spiritual awakening |
| Sept 30 | Psalm 145:18 | Pray for us to examine our truth with God’s word |
| Oct 1 | Romans 12:12 | Pray for strength for those who are praying with you |
| Oct 2 | Matthew 18:19 | Pray for those who are like-minded in the faith |
| Oct 3 | 1 Timothy 2:1-2 | Pray for all of those in authority and those they are called to serve |
| Oct 4 | Mark 9:23 | Pray for greater faith |
| Oct 5 | Mark 11:24 | Pray with confidence that God will deliver us |
| Oct 6 | Philippians 4:6-7 | Life your concerns for our nation while offering thanksgiving to God for all we have |
| Oct 7 | Psalm 22:28 | Give praise and honor to the One true God |
| Oct 8 | Proverbs 21:1 | Pray that our nation’s leaders would submit to God |
| Oct 9 | 1 Peter 2:17 | Pray for a heart to love wider and deeper |
| Oct 10 | 1 John 5:14 | Talk to God as if you were talking to a friend |
| Oct 11 | Jeremiah 17:7-8 | Pray that your faith reminds rooted in Christ no matter what |
| Oct 12 | Psalm 112:7 | Pray to accept God’s will |
| Oct 13 | Psalm 4:3 | Pray with assurance that God hears our prayers and will move on our behalf |
| Oct 14 | Zechariah 4:6 | Pray for greater reliance on the Holy Spirit |
| Oct 15 | Daniel 9:17 | Prayerfully seek forgiveness for the sins of our nation |
| Oct 16 | Zephaniah 3:17 | Pray to be able to discern God’s presence in all matters |
| Oct 17 | 1 Peter 2:9-10 | Prayer for God’s mercy upon our nation |
| Oct 18 | Daniel 2:21 | Prayer for God to raise up faithful and righteous leaders |
| Oct 19 | Isaiah 2:4 | Pray for peace in our nation and world |
| Oct 20 | Jeremiah 29:7 | Pray for your local and surrounding communities and its leaders. Pay for our schools, law enforcement agencies, small businesses, and faith communities |
| Oct 21 | Job 12:22-24 | Prayer for the light of God to shine brightly in the darkness of our nation |
| Oct 22 | Psalm 102:15-22 | Pray for all who are oppressed |
| Oct 23 | James 1:5 | Pray for God’s wisdom in ou decision-making |
| Oct 24 | Revelation 21:4 | Pray for God to reveal the new order of things and that we might hear and receive God’s guidance |
| Oct 25 | 2 Kings 20:5 | Pray for the healing of our nation and the healing of our relationships with the global community |
| Oct 26 | Isaiah 57:18-19 | Offer praise to God for victory won in Jews Christ |
| Oct 27 | Matthew 9:35 | Pray for relief and a cure for Covid 19 |
| Oct 28 | Romans 12:19 | Pray that we do not become a vengeful nation |
| Oct 29 | Matthew 5:43-48 | Prayer for the wellbeing of those on the opposing side |
| Oct 30 | 1 Corinthians 13 | Pray that we learn how to love God’s way |
| Oct 31 | Ephesians 2:14 | Pray that unity prevails over disunity |
| Nov 1 | 1 Peter 2:16 | Pray that everyone in the national has the freedom to exercise their right to vote |
| Nov 2 | 1 Corinthians 15:58 | Pray that we remain steadfast in our faith |
| Nov 3 | Philippians 1:3-9 | Pray for all of God’s people |