John 17:20-21 "I am not asking on behalf of these alone, but also for those who believe in Me through their word, that they may all be one; just as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me."

Prayer Type: Intercession

Focus: Pray for unity in the global church. Long for the Spirit to heal divisions and foster a tangible expression of Christ's love that transcends cultural, racial, and denominational boundaries.

Activation: Pray for a different local church by name. Look up the names of some of the pastors on staff and pray for them and their families. Consider writing a letter or email of encouragement to that church or pastor.

Amos 5:24 "But let justice roll out like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream."

Prayer Type: Lament

Take a moment to quiet your heart.
You don’t need to pray everything below.
Ask the Spirit to draw your attention to one area, and begin there.

Pray for justice to roll like waters in…

1. Our Hearts & Church
   Repentant hearts where we’ve stood aloof or uninvolved
   Hearts that grieve what grieves God
   Courage to obey beyond comfort or convenience
   A church whose worship overflows into loving action as His hands and feet
   (Pause and listen. Where is God inviting repentance or obedience?)

2. Our City
   Families facing poverty, housing insecurity, or food scarcity
   Children and students impacted by under-resourced systems
   Isolated communities facing barriers to dignity, access, and care
   Local leaders, educators, social workers, and first responders placed here for such a time as this
   (Name your neighborhood, a school, or a face God brings to mind.)

3. Our Nation & World
   Global poverty, economic inequity, and lack of access to education
   Nations marked by conflict, war, or political instability
   Broken places becoming opportunities for the Church to respond
   A Bride moved to lament, pray, and intercede faithfully
   (Hold one nation or people group before the Lord.)

4. Our Response
   Willingness to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God
   Faithfulness in small, unseen acts of obedience
   Strength to pursue justice without losing compassion
   Trust that God’s justice is redemptive, not merely corrective
   (Ask God for one step of faithfulness today.)

Praying Together as New Song

Our Church
Pray for the Body of New Song to faithfully say yes in the organizations, workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and communities God has sent us into.

Our City
Pray that the story of the Bride would be clearly read in our city - through Serve Saturday, the Heart & Hands Community Assistance Program, and partners like Hope Is Alive, Kairos Prison Ministry, and Hope Center of Edmond - so that needs are met and injustice is confronted by the strength of God alone.

Our Nation & Our World
Pray for more laborers for the harvest of the world. Pray that we would stand as the Church for the nations wherever Kingdom reality is lacking. Pray especially for our New Song Network partners confronting modern-day slavery, like The Pearl House, and those moved by mercy in times of war, like The Woodall Foundation.

Closing Prayer Prompt
Lord, let Your justice roll through my life today.
Show me where to pray, where to listen, and where to act.
Amen.

2 Chronicles 7:14 "and My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

Prayer Type: Confession

Focus: Repent for national sins; ask God for mercy. Approach God with a humble heart, acknowledging collective failings and pleading for His healing and restoration for our communities and nation.

Activation: Fast one meal and intercede for our nation. During your fast, spend intentional time in prayer asking God to reveal areas needing repentance; journal any insights or burdens He places on your heart.

Acts 1:8 "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and as far as the remotest part of the earth."

Prayer Type: Adoration

Focus: Thank God for the Spirit's power and leadership. Celebrate the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit who equips and guides believers to be bold witnesses and instruments of God's kingdom.

Activation: Go to Newsongpeople.com/missions and pray for one of our global partners. Ask the Spirit to fill them afresh and to guide their outreach; consider writing a note of encouragement or committing to support them through prayer regularly.

Ephesians 6:12 "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."

Prayer Type: Warfare

Focus: Engage in spiritual warfare for your city. Recognize the unseen battles that affect your community and stand firm in prayer, declaring Christ's victory over every stronghold.

Activation: Pray aloud over one specific stronghold that has touched your family or community recently (violence, greed, addiction, anger, etc.).

Romans 10:1 "Brothers and sisters, my heart's desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation."

Prayer Type: Intercession

Focus: Carry God's heart for the lost. Let Paul's words become your own; a sincere longing for those far from Christ to know the mercy you've received. Intercession for the lost begins with compassion as it mirrors the Father's desire that all might be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.

Activation: Write down the names of three people who don't yet know Jesus. Pray over each name slowly, asking the Holy Spirit to draw their hearts and open doors for you to show His love. End your prayer by asking God to renew your compassion for the spiritually lost in your life and city.

Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."

Prayer Type: Adoration

Focus: Thank God for making His people a light in darkness. Embrace your calling to reflect Christ's light through acts of love and integrity that draw others toward God's glory.

Activation: Take a walk around your neighborhood or work building and pray for God's light to shine brightly in the lives of the people you are surrounded by. See who God puts on your heart as you pray.