Example of Day One – August 16:
Praying for the Children and Families of Many Nations in Houston
Did you know that in 2007 an estimated 75% of children in Houston between birth and 17 are non-Anglo? Houston is the second most diverse city in the U.S. with over 300 people groups and 140 nations represented. More than 200 languages are spoken in Houston. Let’s pray for the growing diverse population of children across our city.
Prayer Targets for Day One:
1. Pray for God to give us His heart for the nations in our city, John 3:16.
2. Pray that we would see each family and each child as He sees them – as potential new creations in Christ, 2 Corinthians 5:16-17.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, we worship You as King of kings and Lord of lords. You are the God of all people and there is no god like You. We celebrate Your love and guiding hand as many nations have come to our city to live, work, attend school and experience the blessings and benefits within our city. We recognize that fullness in life comes ultimately from You, the author and sustainer of life.
Forgive us, Lord, for consciously or unconsciously allowing walls of prejudice to form in our thoughts and actions. Forgive us, Lord, for erecting walls of division and classism that grieve Your heart and damage relationships. Take the bricks that we have used to build walls and use them to build bridges of love, goodwill and unity. During this special season of prayer for our city’s most vulnerable children, help us to celebrate the remarkable diversity that makes up our city.
We especially pray for children of all nationalities in every community. We ask Your Spirit of truth and justice to inform our thoughts and guide our actions as we seek to be loving witnesses to our neighbors – rich or poor, irregardless of race or ethnicity. Lord God, You have deposited rich gifts in all people – from all nations. Cultivate within our hearts a love that blesses and calls forth the inherent gifts You’ve given to all the children and parents you’ve brought to our city.
We worship You, the God of all nations and the King of Glory. These things we ask in the strong name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
