(For our internet guests, the following text is taken from the printed version of the Prayer Guide we are using for the 50 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Feel free to interact by leaving comments on this page!)

Every single one of us come into contact with different people through the day. Some of us know the same people, but then there are also groups of people that we don’t share in common. This week, we’re going to take some time to think about the different groups of people in our lives and pray for them. As you go through this week pray specifically for individuals that God brings to your mind and listen carefully to the Holy Spirit for direction on how to pray for them.

From the Word…

“To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.” Mark 12:33 (NIV)

See also: Mark 12: 28-33

Think about it…

Why do you think Jesus said the second greatest commandment is to love your neighbor as yourself?

Prayer Points:

• that the Holy Spirit will direct you to specific individuals to keep in prayer through the week.
• that God will help you become more aware of people you influence in your life.

Take Action!

Take a few minutes and think of different groups of people you come into contact with. Write it in a list.

For Parents:

Help your children recognize the different groups of people they come into contact with through the day