(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!)

Family. One of the most important groups of people we come into contact with every day is that of our own flesh and blood. Today, spend some time praying not only for your family members living in the same household as you but also for your extended family.

From the Word

Matthew 19:18-19
Ephesians 6:1-4
Colossians 3:18-21

Think about it…

What’s the first thing you said to a family member today?

In retrospect, do you wish you had of said anything differently?

Prayer Points:

• Ask the Holy Spirit to bring to mind family members you should be lifting up in prayer throughout the day.
• Pray for your unsaved family members.
• Pray that God will give you opportunities to share your faith with family members.
• Pray that God will work through your family to make a difference in your community.

Take Action!

Have a family meeting with your family tonight and take some time to communicate with each other. Ask if there’s anything you can pray for each other about.

Bonus activity: Plan an activity that you can do for the community in the community together as a family at some time in the future. Maybe do a garbage pick-up walk together?