April Prayer Guide

We believe that God hears passionate prayer!  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

In order to pray without ceasing, twenty- two churches have unified to pray for Lexington, and the surrounding areas, by taking one day a month (24 hours) to pray.  Let us continue to ask God to add more churches as we faithfully follow His guidance.

We hope this prayer guide leads you into an intimate prayer time with Jesus as you intercede for churches, Lexington, and the world.  Boldly ask God to turn every heart towards Him, continuing in the work of spiritual revival, awakening, and renewal.  Together we are interceding for God’s miraculous intervention in every aspect of the lives and institutions in our city and beyond.

Thank you for praying expectantly for God to transform our community through praying churches!  


Praise

Spend time giving God glory and thanking Him for who He is and what He has done in your life!             

Psalm 63:3-5, NLT: “You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy.” 


Confession

Is there anything you need to confess to the Lord or any burden you need to lay down? Spend time allowing the Lord to search your heart and cleanse you.

Psalm 139:23-24, NIV: “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

1 Peter 5:7, NLT: “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”

Psalm 46:10, NLT: “Be still and know that I am God!”


Intercession

Pray that the Holy Spirit would give you the prayers to pray as you intercede for the following requests. Use scripture provided to guide you.

1 Timothy 2:1-6, NIV: “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”    

Pray for Our Church – Psalm 127:3, Galatians 5:14, Isaiah 56:7

  • FAC
    • Pray for deep Roots of faith to grow in people’s lives.
    • Pray for new Relationships between God and people to be established.
    • Pray for Renewed hope in Jesus.
  • Next Generation
    • Pray for clarity instead confusion. Pray for peace instead of anxiety. Pray for truth; pray against deception. Pray for a secure identity in Jesus Christ.
  • Neighbors
    • Pray for the Plantation neighborhood and adjacent apartment complex.

Pray for Our City – Matthew 19:14, 1 John 3:18, 1 Timothy 2:1

  • Young Lives and other local partners
    • Pray for financial provision for camp this summer. Pray for mothers, fathers and their children to know the love and saving grace of Jesus.
  • Russell Cave Church of Christ and other churches in central KY
    • Pray for their weekly outreach Kids Reading Better program and Youth Bible Club.
  • Government
    • Pray for the Federal, State and City government.

Pray for Our World – 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Peter 4:12-14, Ephesians 6:19-20

  • Pray for healing in our nation.
  • Pray for missionaries who are advancing God’s kingdom in closed and open access places.
  • Pray for the persecuted church.

Listening

What is the Lord saying to you or revealing to you? Pause, listen and wait on the Lord. He delights in speaking to His children!    

Psalm 25:4-5 NIV: “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”

Please consider sharing any prayers, verses or words you received from the Lord in the Prayer Journal.


Blessing

“Now to the one who is able to keep you from falling, and to cause you to stand, rejoicing, without blemish before his glorious presence, to the only God our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, power, and authority, before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.”

Jude 24-25