Remember to Thank God. - It is important to honor and thank your Lord before bringing petition and request. Give him the glory that He deserves. Psalm 100:4,5 – “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. For the Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting and His faithfulness to all generations.

Pray concerning your relationship with Jesus Christ. - It is difficult to know what to pray for if we are not right with the Lord. Ask Him to remove any anger, pride, lust, or other sin which hinders our relationship with God. 1 Peter 1:14,15 – “As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior.”

Pray for Family and Friends. - Take some time to remember family and friends that have touched your life, and thank God for them. If there are needs (health and others), you may pray that God would heal them. James 5:15 – “and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him.”

Pray for your Church. - Your church should be the beacon of light in a dark world. Pray that God would make it strong, protect it, and bless its ministries. God wants you to be actively serving wherever the opportunities arise. Ephesians 3:10 – “so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places.”

Pray for your local community, city, and state. - The Christian is an integral part of the local community, and we must actively present the Gospel to change lives. Pray for sensitivity and opportunities to share the love of Jesus Christ. Jeremiah 29:7 – “Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf; for in its welfare you will have welfare.”

Pray for your nation and its leaders. - Remember God is in charge. Pray for His leadership among our nation, its citizens, and its leaders. Ask for the Fear of the Lord and the seeking of His righteousness. Proverbs 14:34 – “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Romans 13:1ff – “Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.”

Pray for missionaries across the world. – Many have followed God’s call to reach the lost in dark places. Pray that God would give the strength and peace to be obedient. Romans 10:15 – “How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring Good News of Good Things!’”

Pray for the service men and women. - Lift up in prayer all of those men and women that service tirelessly for freedom. They lay their lives on the line for us, and we need to pray that God protects them. Psalm 41:2 – “The Lord will protect him and keep him alive, and he shall be called blessed upon the earth; and do not give him over to the desires of his enemies.”

You can submit a prayer request using the form on the left (each request will be emailed to the church office to be approved). Please e-mail denise@cvbcyukon.org to notify us of any changes in your prayer requests.