40 Days of Prayer
Prayer Challenge Video by Pastor Shane
Day 1 Prayer: "Lord, surround this community, Bradley Central High School along with all of our other schools, with a hedge of protection. Give us strength and refuge from wrong doings. Lord, may we be strong and stand up for King Jesus and may you receive all of the glory. In Jesus Name. Amen!"
Day 2 Prayer: "Father God, I thank you for our community and I want to pray today for those who are in any office that governs our community and that they will make wise and godly decisions that will according to your will. For those of you who have trusted in You God, we know that You are our defender. Help us through these circumstances that we are dealing with concerning those whom are trying to persecute Christians and those who are trying to get prayer meetings stopped among our students and schools. Lord, Your Word promises that "all things will work to the good for those who love and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). I am asking for your blessings and protection in Jesus' mighty name I pray. Amen!
Day 3 Prayer: "Father, I pray that you will grant the believing students and faculty of our schools in our community strength and courage when they are persecuted for their faith. Enable them to stand strong in You Lord. Father I pray that you will protect the students and faculty who are believers from evil, worldly influences. Give them the power and courage to stand up for what is right. Grant them discernment through any all empty and foolish values or thoughts or behavior of this world that is in rebellion against You and Your will. I pray this in Jesus Holy Name. Amen."
Day 4 Prayer: "Father God, I pray that you would cause our hearts to break for those in our community without Christ. Lord may we exalt your name in our schools and community. I pray this in Jesus Holy Name. Amen."
Day 5 Prayer: Our heavenly Father, Who suffered and bled and died under shocking conditions and rose again into the newness of life, I come to You and pray before You for all of the believers in Christ who for Your sake that are currently going through acts of hate and persecution.
Lord, I pray that you will move across our community and our schools and give hope and peace to those believers that are being oppressed through struggles. Lord I pray that You sustain their spirit with Your heavenly grace and fill their hearts and lives with hope, knowing that You will be with them through the trials of this life and will never leave nor forsake them.
Lord, I pray for those that are lost and don't know You as Savior of their life. Lord, may we the church, be the reflection of Your shining light and demonstrate Your love to those who are living in darkness. God, may we be a witness to those who have rejected or don't understand your plan of salvation. Father, through Your mighty blessings, may we have opportunities to be that witness. In Jesus name I pray. Amen!
Day 6 Prayer: Lord, today my prayer is for our community leaders and school board and administrators. Thank you for them and their service, their leadership in this community. Lord, I pray that the Holy Spirit guides them as they lead in unity and reconciliation and service to others. Lord, give them wisdom to make the right decisions in our community that brings glory and honor to You. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen!
Day 7 Prayer: Lord, today my prayer is that you will propel workers into this field of reaching the lost and God that you would show believers how to find favor in the eyes of those that are lost in our community. In Jesus mighty Name I pray. Amen!
Day 8 Prayer: Father God, I pray for our schools and community the following prayer: Your kingdom come, your will be done, on Bradley Central High School, and all of our local schools, including our community as it is in heaven. Amen.
Day 9 Prayer: Lord, I pray today believing there is hope for those who have been deceived and are lost. God you can do what we can’t do, even for the most stubborn heart. I come to You today Asking for You Lord to search the hearts of everybody that is praying about this situation and Lord make a way for us to be a reflection of Your shining light through this trial. I pray for those who want to remove prayer from our schools, God that they will see the truth of Who you are and your promises. Thank you Lord for hearing our prayers. In Jesus sweet name I pray. Amen!
Day 10 Prayer: Protect the minds of all Christian supporters, faculty, and students in our schools and we pray that You would use each one to be a light shining in a dark place and a witness to the goodness and love off God. Lord, continue to give strength and boldness to standup for what's right. This I ask in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen!
Day 11 Prayer: Lord, Thank you for the roles that each person in our community plays so we can all benefit. Father, I pray that you would reorder our attitudes so that we're not making a name for ourselves, but so that Your Name and recognition are our goals. Lord, as I preached Sunday on unwrapping our gifts, I pray Lord that we are all inspired to use our gifts to serve. Lord may we demonstrate Your love as shining lights in this community in our schools, places we work, play, and go. Lord, let us be a voice for You, especially as we stand up for Who You are against the wiles of the devil. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen!
Day 12 Prayer: Father today I come and pray for a hedge of protection around all who are sick with the flu virus. Lord, I rebuke in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ, any bacteria or viruses that may in any of our schools. I pray God that you would protect each of school teachers and students during this flu epidemic.
Lord, may we as a nation and in our individual communities and schools rededicate ourselves to truly living as one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I pray this today in Christ's Name, Amen!
Day 13 Prayer: Father God, I echo the prayer of Psalm 140 for our schools and community:
Psalm 140:1-4: Save us Lord, from evildoers; keep us safe from violent people.
Protect us from those who are always plotting evil, always stirring up quarrels.
Protect us, Lord, from the power of the wicked; keep us safe from violent people
who plot our downfall. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen!
Day 14 Prayer: Lord, bless all of our schools, colleges, and universities, and especially this prayer situation at Bradley Central High School. I pray for those who teach and those who learn that they may find You to be the source of all truth; through Jesus Christ, Who is our Lord and Savior. Amen!
Day 15 Prayer: Father God, I want to be committed to praying for our community and schools as guided by the Holy Spirit. Lord, today I pray that you would open the eyes and soften the hearts of any individual who brings unfathomable abuse upon Christians.
Lord, I pray today that churches would rise up and support the body of Christ that is so critical. Father, may we be willing vessels that will give up time daily for prayer and support as the church to rally around those suffering for Christ. May we as Christians rattle the door of persecution by being obedient to praying and standing up for what is right in the eyes of You oh Lord.
Lord, as Christians we have a responsibility to pray. May our hearts be stirred to do what is right and to trust and obey, for Lord as we know there is no other way. Thank you Jesus, for hearing our prayers. Lord, we believe you are work. We pray this in Jesus Name! Amen!
Day 16 Prayer: Lord bless all who serve in our cities, our nation, our people. Father, I pray that You will bless their families and those they love. Give them great favor, this day, and every day. Lord, I am forever grateful that we as believers can have the assurance that You will never leave us nor forsake us and that You are always with us in this life and the life to come. In the powerful and present Name of Jesus I pray. Amen!
Day 17 Prayer: I pray today that God would bring together those who will join others in prayer in the schools and community. May the Name of Jesus be exalted. In Jesus Name. Amen!
Day 18 Prayer: Father, I pray that you will surround this community, Bradley Central High School along with all of our other schools, with a hedge of protection. Give us strength and refuge from wrong doings. Lord, may we be strong and stand up for King Jesus and may you receive all of the glory. In Jesus Name. Amen!"
Day 19 Prayer: Lord, I pray today that the Gospel would be boldly and unashamedly proclaimed in our community. That our churches would be places for the broken, unwanted and hurting. That Christ will be offered as the only remedy for the very thing we cannot do, make our selves better or save ourselves. In Christ Name. Amen!
Day 20 Prayer: Father God, You are the One who made And created the earth and things we enjoy. You stretched out the heavens with Your hands, and ordained all their host. Lord, we know it’s Your desire to bless, and we know You are a generous and loving God. I pray for the people of My Community right now, and ask for your will and blessings of protection. In Christ’s Name I pray. Amen.
Day 21 Prayer: Lord, I come to You today and lift up all of our teachers and principals who devote their time to guiding our students. Lord, pray for all of the parents that volunteer in our schools and ask that a hedge of protection would be placed around each school for safety and the environment be positive for our students. Lord, may each of our children be in an environment where they can achieve academic success and thrive. May You be lifted up and receive all the glory. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen!
Day 22 Prayer: Lord, I want to thank you for our community and I pray in the mighty Name of Jesus for those who are in any office that governs our community and that they will make wise and godly decisions that will according to your will. For those of you who have trusted in You God, we know that You are our defender. Help us through these circumstances that we are dealing with concerning those whom are trying to persecute Christians and those who are trying to get prayer meetings stopped among our students and schools. Lord, Your Word promises that "all things will work to the good for those who love and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). I also live believing Romans 8:31, "If God be for me, who can be against me?" I am asking for your blessings and protection in Jesus' Name I pray. Amen!
Day 23 Prayer: Lord, my prayer is simple today, but I pray God for you to bring together those who will join others in prayer for the schools and community. In Jesus Name! Amen!
Day 24 Prayer: Father God, we ask for your presence in families in our community and schools. We pray for strength and understanding to do what is right. We ask for loving, strong bonds between the children, teenagers, adults, and grandparents. We pray that each branch of the family would demonstrate love for one another. In Christ Name, Amen!
Day 25 Prayer: Father, I pray that you will grant the believing students and faculty of our schools in our community strength and courage when they are persecuted for their faith. Enable them to stand strong in You Lord. Father I pray that you will protect the students and faculty who are believers from evil, worldly influences. Give them the power and courage to stand up for what is right. Grant them discernment through any all empty and foolish values or thoughts or behavior of this world that is in rebellion against You and Your will. I pray this in Jesus Holy Name. Amen.
Day 26 Prayer: Father God, I pray today in the name of Jesus that the devil's schemes for the students of our schools will be destroyed. I pray that he will be bound and that he will not be able to work among the students. Render his malicious and destructive plans and make them totally ineffective. I pray this in the mighty Name of Jesus. Amen!
Day 27 Prayer: Lord, today in my prayer, I rebuke the Freedom from Religion foundation in the mighty Name of Jesus Christ. I pray that this organization be muted and their evil attempt to control the schools of America be stopped. I pray that anyone who is a part of this organization or supports it, sees Your light Lord and repents of their sins, and makes a profession of faith that you are Lord of all and the King of kings. May we as Christians stand up for our biblical beliefs and stand strong during these times of persecution. I pray that our schools and community be protected from the devil and his evil tactics and tricks. I pray this wholeheartedly and boldly in Jesus’ Name! Amen!
Day 28 Prayer: Lord, today I pray God for discernment in recognizing Your hand and leadership in this community. Father, I pray you will bring together those seeking Your glory in this community. In Christ Name I pray! Amen!
Day 29 Prayer: Father God, I ask that the believing teachers of in our schools would exercise a powerful and righteous influence
among the students and other teachers. Empower them to live holy lives and minister to the students and other teachers. I pray this in Jesus Name!
Day 30 Prayer: Lord, I pray that you will move across our community and our schools and give hope and peace to those believers that are being oppressed through struggles. Lord I pray that You sustain their spirit with Your heavenly grace and fill their hearts and lives with hope, knowing that You will be with them through the trials of this life and will never leave nor forsake them.
Lord, I pray for those that are lost and don't know You as Savior of their life. Lord, may we the church, be the reflection of Your shining light and demonstrate Your love to those who are living in darkness. God, may we be a witness to those who have rejected or don't understand your plan of salvation. Father, through Your mighty blessings, may we have opportunities to be that witness. In Jesus name I pray. Amen!
Day 31 Prayer: My prayer today is that God will enable believers to love lost persons in our community as He loves them. Lord, I pray that believers will be raised up that are passionate about standing for what is right and reaching our community. In Christ Name I pray. Amen!
Day 32 Prayer: Father God, I pray that the believers in our community will stand strong for Your rightful will. I pray today that you will reveal persons of peace in our community and that the children of God in our community will exalt You and Your Son Jesus Christ. I pray this in Jesus' Name. Amen!
Day 33 Prayer: Lord, today my prayer is for our community leaders and school board and administrators. Thank you for them and their service, their leadership in this community. Lord, I pray that the Holy Spirit guides them as they lead in unity and reconciliation and service to others. Lord, give them wisdom to make the right decisions in our community that brings glory and honor to You. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen!