Prayer

May 2020

5/16/2020

Service- Pray for the Church of Canada to respond selflessly to the “felt needs” of our nation in these challenging days. May the Father grant us the grace to love in not just word but in deed and to “be Jesus” to those who are suffering and fearful right now.
Online Evangelism- Crisis can be a place of opportunity! Contend for the impact and fruitfulness of online church services, bible studies, prayer and ministry. This could be an extraordinary moment for the preaching of the gospel in our nation. “Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.” 2 Thess. 3:1
Pastors- Continue to hold pastors up in intercession as they, along with their leadership teams pivot and respond to our “new normal”. Pray for the Holy Spirit to guide into the creative ways He has for us to thrive and minster, and for the Church to stay in trustful dependence on Him.
Businesses- Pray for kingdom business across the nation to rise up and prosper, even in the current climate. Pray for innovative ideas, and new partnerships. Pray that the staff would be protected from illness and the spirit of fear.
Great Commission- Cry out now for the gift and ministry of evangelism to burst forth from the Church; contend for the people of God to be awakened and mobilized into the harvest like never before in our nation. Join in the Great Commission Day of Prayer on May 21st, believing for an unprecedented move of God!!

Please note: In this time of Covid-19, we assume there is much prayer for the ending of this pandemic, for healing of the sick and for our health workers and government leaders. These prayer points are evident to all. Below are more prophetically discerned prayer focuses, which don’t in any way minimize the importance of praying for the ending of the pandemic.

Neighbours- Everyone is home and there is a new opportunity for neighbourhood relationships. Pray for Christians across the nation to bless, serve and share Jesus with their neighbours. The Lord wants to activate us as salt and light, right where he’s planted us!
The Poor - During this time of Covid lockdown, how important to remember the poor, the addicted, and the homeless, with compassion. Intercede for these ones who are so vulnerable, but also pray that the Church (with wisdom) steps into the need.
Spiritual Disciplines- Contend for the people of God not to squander this lockdown time, but rather grow in the spiritual disciplines that will take our roots deeper into intimacy and relationship with Jesus. This is a time to get oil in our lamps! (Mt 25:1-13)
Sabbath- Stand in the gap for the Church to find the place of true sabbath - the rest of abiding in Christ- in this hour. Pray as well that we would have the rhythm of weekly sabbath restored to us so we could grow in dependance on Christ. Intercede that we will be cleansed from all our performance and attempt to earn favour by works.
Leaders - In a crisis, leadership is more important than ever. Pray specifically for local pastors and their leadership teams, as they shepherd their people through this crisis, care for the sick and needy, counsel the fearful, pursue mission, and discern the path forward for their church to flourish! Pray for protection over all Christian leaders right now.
Vision- Inscribed on the Peace Tower are these words: “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (KJV Prov 29:18) Or in the ESV “Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint” This is a word for Canada right now— it is vital that the Church receive clear revelation of God’s purposes in this time so we don’t end up fighting again them, but rather fully embrace them.

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