1. Pray for Revival in Hearts
Scripture: “Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.” (James 4:8, NLT)
Reflection: True revival begins not in programs but in repentance and purity of heart. For Bethel Community, this means men and women bound by addiction finding fresh cleansing in Christ. In a divided world, the church must model undivided loyalty.
Application: Pray that Bethel members would draw near to God with sincerity, and that the Spirit of God would awaken true revival among the broken and hopeless.
2. Pray for Deliverance from Bondage
Scripture: “For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (2 Corinthians 3:17, NLT)
Reflection: Addiction is a cruel master, but the Spirit of God breaks chains. Ron Dunn often said, “Freedom is not the right to do what you want—it’s the power to do what you ought.” Freedom in Christ is needed not just in rehab, but in nations enslaved to corruption and violence.
Application: Pray for supernatural deliverance for those battling substance abuse, and for God’s Spirit to bring moral freedom to political and international leaders.
3. Pray for Peace in Troubled Nations
Scripture: “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.” (1 Timothy 2:2, NLT)
Reflection: Wars and political turmoil shake the earth, but prayer reaches the throne above every throne. God calls His church to intercede for leaders, not curse them. Peace in nations begins with prayer in churches.
Application: Pray for leaders in the U.S. and abroad to seek peace, wisdom, and justice, and for Bethel to raise up peacemakers in a divided society.
4. Pray for Boldness in Witness
Scripture: “And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word.”(Acts 4:29, NLT)
Reflection: The world doesn’t need timid Christians—it needs Spirit-filled witnesses. Those in recovery have powerful testimonies of grace. In Ron Dunn’s words, “God doesn’t waste pain; He redeems it.”
Application: Pray that Bethel’s members, once broken, would be bold in declaring Christ’s power, and that the church would stand unashamed in a skeptical culture.
5. Pray for Unity in the Church
Scripture: “Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.”(Ephesians 4:3, NLT)
Reflection: A fractured world needs to see a united church. In a rehab community, unity is essential, for division feeds relapse. Politically, the church must rise above partisan battles to embody Christ’s reconciling love.
Application: Pray that Bethel would model Spirit-filled unity, showing the world that in Christ, outcasts and leaders, poor and rich, are one body.
6. Pray for Comfort in Suffering
Scripture: “He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.” (2 Corinthians 1:4, NLT)
Reflection: Many in Bethel carry scars from abuse, rejection, and failure. Yet God wastes nothing—our wounds become channels of His comfort. Internationally, millions suffer war and displacement, needing Christ’s tender touch.
Application: Pray that those in pain at Bethel and around the world would find the comfort of Christ, and that His people would become conduits of that comfort.
7. Pray for Wisdom in Leadership
Scripture: “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.”(James 1:5, NLT)
Reflection: Leaders in rehab ministries and global politics face overwhelming challenges. Human wisdom is insufficient—divine wisdom is essential. The foolishness of man is exposed daily, but God promises wisdom to those who ask.
Application: Pray for Bethel’s leaders and for political leaders to humble themselves before God and seek His wisdom in every decision.
8. Pray for Provision of Needs
Scripture: “And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19, NLT)
Reflection: Rehab communities often struggle financially, yet God’s provision never fails. Globally, poverty and economic instability cry out for heaven’s help. True riches are found not in economies but in Christ.
Application: Pray for Bethel’s financial and practical needs to be met, and for God to show His sufficiency amid international scarcity.
9. Pray for Strength in Temptation
Scripture: “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand.” (1 Corinthians 10:13, NLT)
Reflection: Addiction recovery is a daily battle. Political leaders face temptations of power, greed, and pride. Yet God’s faithfulness provides strength and escape in every trial.
Application: Pray for men and women in Bethel to resist relapse, and for leaders worldwide to resist corruption and choose righteousness.
10. Pray for Christ’s Return and Final Hope
Scripture: “He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon!’ Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!”(Revelation 22:20, NLT)
Reflection: Ultimately, the hope of Bethel, the church, and the nations rests not in politics or recovery programs, but in the return of Christ. Ron Dunn said, “We’re not waiting for an event—we’re waiting for a Person.”
Application: Pray that the church would live with urgency and hope, looking for Christ’s coming, and that even the broken at Bethel would fix their eyes on eternity.
Prayer for Bethel Community and the Nations
O Lord, we come before You this morning, humbled by our weakness but lifted by Your grace. Your Word says, “Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world” (James 4:8, NLT). So today, Father, we draw near, asking You to purify our hearts. Revive us at Bethel Community—make our loyalty undivided, our passion unshaken, our worship undiluted by the world. Let revival begin here among the broken, and let it spread like fire into our city.
We pray, Lord, for deliverance from every bondage. Your Word promises, “For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” (2 Corinthians 3:17, NLT). We ask You to break chains of addiction, chains of despair, chains of darkness. Let those in Bethel who feel enslaved discover the freedom that only comes through Jesus. And beyond these walls, break the chains that bind nations to corruption, greed, and violence.
Father, You have commanded us, “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” (1 Timothy 2:2, NLT). We lift our nation’s leaders, and leaders across the world, before You. Grant wisdom where there is confusion, courage where there is fear, and peace where there is war. Let Bethel Community stand as a praying church, crying out for peace among the nations.
Lord, we also ask for boldness in witness. As the early church prayed, “And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word” (Acts 4:29, NLT). Fill us with courage to speak of Christ. May those who have walked out of darkness into light testify boldly of Your saving power. Make Bethel a lamp in this community, and make Your people unashamed of the gospel.
We pray for unity in Your church, Lord. Your Word calls us, “Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace” (Ephesians 4:3, NLT). Heal divisions, silence gossip, crush pride, and create among us a bond of love that the world cannot explain. In a fractured culture, let Your church be one body, displaying Christ’s reconciling power.
Lord, You are the God of all comfort. Your Word says, “He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others”(2 Corinthians 1:4, NLT). Many at Bethel carry heavy wounds—addiction scars, rejection, and deep losses. Comfort them, Father, and then make them comforters to others. And in war-torn nations, among refugees and the grieving, may Your comfort spread through Your people.
We also ask for wisdom, Lord, as You have promised: “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you” (James 1:5, NLT). We need wisdom in this community, wisdom for counselors, leaders, and workers at Bethel. And we plead for wisdom for those in government, that they would make decisions rooted in truth and justice, not selfish ambition.
Father, we lift before You our needs. Your Word promises, “And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19, NLT). Bethel Community has many needs—financial, material, spiritual—but we trust Your sufficiency. Provide for the poor, provide for ministries, and provide for nations where people cry out in hunger.
And Lord, strengthen us in temptation. Your Word assures us, “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand” (1 Corinthians 10:13, NLT). Guard every man and woman in Bethel against relapse. Keep leaders from corruption. Protect the weak with Your strong hand.
Finally, Lord, we set our eyes on our ultimate hope: “He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon!’ Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20, NLT). Our greatest prayer is for Christ’s return. Until then, let us live with urgency, hope, and holiness. May those in recovery look forward not just to another day of sobriety, but to an eternity with the Savior who sets us free.
So Father, hear our cry today. Revive Your people. Deliver the broken. Bring peace among the nations. Strengthen the weak. Supply every need. And come quickly, Lord Jesus.
In Your mighty and merciful name we pray, Amen.
Come, Lord Jesus
We come with hearts that need Your touch,
Bruised by sin and weary from struggle,
Hoping for freedom only You can give,
Longing for peace in a broken land,
Drawing near to the God who draws near.
Chains still rattle in the night,
But Your Spirit whispers freedom,
Addiction bows at the name of Jesus,
Nations tremble before Your throne,
And the captive finds release in You.
Leaders rise and kingdoms fall,
Yet You remain the Prince of Peace,
Your church is called to pray with faith,
Not cursing but blessing, not fearing but trusting,
Living as a light in a darkened world.
Comfort flows like water in the desert,
Healing scars, softening wounds,
Turning pain into a story of grace,
Making sufferers into comforters,
Teaching us the strength of weakness.
We wait for the sound of Your coming,
Eyes lifted beyond today’s battles,
Hearts anchored in eternal hope,
Lives surrendered to the King who is near,
Saying with all creation, “Come, Lord Jesus.”