SIDEBAR: How To Pray for the Poor
by Thomas E Trask and Randy Hurst
- Pray for God’s Workers (Matthew 9:35–38)
- Pray for God’s Power (Mark 9:22–29)
- Pray for God’s Love (Luke 10:33–37)
- Petitions for the Poor. Pray for:
- Salvation (Luke 4:18)
- Justice (Psalm 140:12)
- Safety (Psalm 12:5)
- Water (Isaiah 41:17)
- Food (Proverbs 22:9)
- Shelter (Isaiah 25:4)
- Healthcare (Luke 10:34,35)
- Education (2 Timothy 3:15,16)
- Employment (1 Thessalonians 4:11,12)
Excerpted from Thomas E. Trask and Randy Hurst, God is Listening (Springfield, Missouri: The Access Group, 2010).
