Happy New Year: Prayers for Our City – January 1, 2018

 
“I have given to them the glory and honor which You have given Me, that they may be one [even] as We are one.  I in them and You in Me, in order that they may become one and perfectly united, that the world may know and recognize that You sent Me and that You have loved them [even] as You have loved Me.”  John 17:22-23
 
UNITY is always on Your heart, Jesus.  We praise and thank You that You continue to intercede for Your people;  for Your bride to be one, even as You and the Father are one.  
 
As we begin 2018, Lord, we thank You for ALL You did in and through us in the previous year.   Thank You for the impact our 7 Mountain Prayers have had on our Churches, Families, Businesses, Government, Education system, Media, and the Arts in Huntsville/Madison County.  
 
We believe in the power of praying in agreement with other believers based on the power of Your Word.  As we begin this year, Father, unify us with all Christ followers that are making unity a prayer priority.
 
Please use the following focus being promoted by National Day of Prayer to pray for our nation this year.  Include our city and state as you pray.   UNITY is the theme of this year’s National Day of Prayer.

1. #PRAY4UNITY IN AMERICA

“Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:3

  • Father in Heaven, You are the only One who can bring unity, harmony, and oneness in America. We pray and ask You for unity in America.
  • Lord, call the churches of America to live in unity within their own church and in unity with churches that are biblically based and Jesus centered.
  • Jesus, as Your church walks in unity, harmony, and oneness, may Your church personify, lead, and call America to unity.
  • Lord Jesus Christ, in this crisis moment in America, it is incumbent upon each of us to come together for the sake of the gospel, the testimony of the gospel and the advancement of the gospel globally; so God may we make EVERY
  • Father, while our nation is filled with so many challenges and division abounds, we will call for and forward the National Day of Prayeron Thursday, May 3, 2018, and #PRAY4UNITY in America.
  • Lord, as UNITY is our theme for the 2018 National Day of Prayer, may You use the thirty to forty thousand gatherings across America to call and pray for UNITY. #PRAY4UNITY
  • God, use each of us to unify our families, our churches, our workplaces, our communities, our region, our state, and our nation.
  • Lord, lead each of us to forward this theme both nationally and globally through our speaking and social media. As testimony and challenge, I encourage each of you to tag it in your social media: #PRAY4UNITY
  • Father, lead Dr. Ronnie Floyd and the staff team of the National Day of Prayer Task Force as they work toward this pivotal day in our nation, and as they begin to plan for the national observance of the National Day of Prayer in Washington, DC.
  • Lord of all Provision, please meet all the financial needs of the National Day of Prayer.

2. TRUST GOD TO LEAD THE LEADERS OF AMERICA THROUGH THESE CRITICAL TIMES OF DECISION MAKING.

“For I know the plans I have for you”—this is the Lord’s declaration—“plans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11

  • Lord, we trust You to convict our nation’s leaders of Your desire for them to work together in unity for the well-being of our nation.
  • Sovereign Lord, we appeal to You alone to give our nation a future and a hope.
  • Spirit of God, move upon the leaders of our nation to work together toward resolving the following issues for the welfare of our nation:
    • Tax reform
    • Healthcare reform
    • Immigration reform
    • National security
    • Religious liberty
    • Sanctity and dignity of human life
    • Terrorism nationally and globally
  • Lord and Defender, we appeal to You to protect the leaders of our nation and their families, as well as the members of our military nationally and globally, and all the first responders in our nation.

3. BELIEVE GOD FOR HIS SUPERNATURAL INTERVENTION IN OUR NATION ON THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER – MAY 3, 2018.

“You will call to me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:12-13

  • Lord, on this day when millions of people gather in thousands of settings, please listen to our prayers as we seek You with all of our hearts.
  • Father, in these most critical moments in our generation, please call leaders of denominations, churches, government, education, business, cities, and all communities in America to create numerous gatherings that will saturate their regions in prayer for unity in America.
  • Spirit of God, give Dr. Ronnie Floyd and the staff team of the National Day of Prayer Task Force God’s wisdom, power, and leadership to serve these thousands of gatherings.
  • Lord of all Provision, we appeal to You to meet the continual financial needs of the national organization of the National Day of Prayer Task Force.

In all humility, I appeal to you to share with friends, pastors, churches, and denominations the need to pray in agreement over these three prayer priorities for America.

Now is the Time to Lead and to Pray for America,

Ronnie W. Floyd
Senior Pastor, Cross Church
President, National Day of Prayer

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Dr. Ronnie Floyd is the Senior Pastor of Cross Church, President of the National Day of Prayer, founder of the Cross Church School of Ministry, and host of the Ronnie Floyd on Life and Leadership Today podcast.

http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/

 

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