1. Prayer for the City 7 And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.” Jeremiah 29:7 37 He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. 38 So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” Matthew 9:37-38

6. Prayer for our Nation 2 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability. Proverbs 28:2 13 Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. Romans 13:1

12. Prayer for Israel 6 Pray for peace in Jerusalem. May all who love this city prosper. Psalm 122:6 2 I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. 3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 12:2-3 41 But as he came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep. Luke 19:41 6 Then Solomon prayed, “O Lord, you have said that you would live in a thick cloud of darkness. 2 Chronicles 6:1

15. Prayer for the World 9 “Then I will purify the speech of all people, so that everyone can worship the Lord together. Zephaniah 3:9 34 Come here and listen, O nations of the earth. Let the world and everything in it hear my words. Isaiah 34:1 9 All the nations you made will come and bow before you, Lord; they will praise your holy name. Psalm 86:9 8 Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the whole earth as your possession. Psalm 2:8