Praying through the Heart of the Year for the Soul of Our Nation

Prayer Focus Week 11: July 11-17 Among churches, a passionate pursuit for the well-being of their cities through the planting of new congregations, benevolent ministries, practical service, and focused evangelism (Church)

1. Pray that churches and church leaders will capture a vision for spiritual change in their communities, developing compassionate hearts for all who are lost. National Day of Prayer Emphasis (Sunday) Pray for our government.

2. Pray that congregations will open their hearts to helping establish new churches in areas needing a witness of the gospel. National Day of Prayer Emphasis (Monday) Pray for our military.

3. Pray that newly established churches will receive the financial resources needed, and will effectively reach their communities. National Day of Prayer Emphasis (Tuesday) Pray for our media.

4. Pray that congregations will seize a vision for helping to meet the tangible needs of the poor in their communities. National Day of Prayer Emphasis (Wednesday) Pray for our businesses.

5. Pray Christians will cultivate their unique gifts, stepping out in faith to minister through the Spirit’s leading. National Day of Prayer Emphasis (Thursday) Pray for our schools.

6. Pray that pastors and leaders would discover new and unique ideas for reaching their neighborhoods and communities. National Day of Prayer Emphasis (Friday) Pray for our churches.

7. Pray that God will invigorate Christians with a passion to sacrifice the time and energy necessary to pray for their communities. National Day of Prayer Emphasis (Saturday) Pray for our families.

Credits This prayer emphasis is built around twenty indicators of spiritual awakening in the Church and the Culture as drafted by the Awakening America Alliance. See www.awakeningamerica.us for details. Individual prayer points are provided by the Assemblies of God National Prayer Center, www.prayer.ag.org. For more information on the National Day of Prayer emphases listed under each prayer point, see www.ndop.org/outreach/7x7.