Prayer Points 2026
This week, let's listen, too.
This week, we invite you to consider spending part of your time in silence with the Lord.
Bring a passage of scripture, ask Him to speak to you through it, and wait, listening. (E.g. Ps. 28:1 “To You I will cry, O LORD my Rock”—Ask, “Jesus, what is the real cry in my heart?”)
Sunday, January 18, 2026 | The Church & Revival
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Praise!
“From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised.
Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the LORD.” Psalms 113:3 & 134:2
4 Prayers for the Church and Revival
Prayer to the Lord of the Harvest
Father, Lord of the harvest, we come before You with willing hearts. Your Word says the harvest is great but the laborers are few. Raise up believers in the city of Ottawa—men, women, and youth—filled with Your Spirit, grounded in Your love, and bold in witness.
Send them where hearts are ready and Your light is needed. Open doors, soften hearts, and prepare the way for Your gospel. Strengthen and protect missionaries, pastors, evangelists, and all who labor for Your kingdom.
Thank You for calling, equipping, and sending us. May Your kingdom advance, and many come to know Jesus.
Prayer of Repentance and Refreshing
Father, we pray that the Church will repent and turn to You so our sins may be wiped away and times of refreshing may come from Your presence. Cleanse Your Church of sin, wrong attitudes, and paths not of You.
Thank You for forgiveness that restores joy. Renew our minds, revive our spirits, and strengthen us with Your presence.
Daniel’s Prayer (Adapted)
“Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of love… we have sinned and done wrong.
Give ear, our God, and hear; open Your eyes and see… We do not make requests because we are righteous, but because of Your great mercy.
Lord, listen! Lord, forgive! Lord, act! For Your sake, my God, do not delay.”
Prayer for Bringing Good News
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the good news of peace and salvation that You bring. Just as Your Word says, “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news,” we ask that messengers of hope rise up in our city. Let Your truth be proclaimed in every street, every home, and every heart.
Lord, may our city hear the voice that says, “Your God reigns!” Establish Your reign here—over our leaders, our communities, and our families. Break every chain of oppression, injustice, and fear. Let righteousness and peace embrace in this place.
Father, cleanse us as You commanded, “Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing.” Purify our city from corruption, violence, and division. Make us holy vessels for Your presence, carrying Your glory with humility and love.
We trust Your promise that You will go before us and be our rear guard. Surround our city with Your protection and favour. May Your light shine so brightly that darkness cannot remain.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Monday, January 19, 2026 | Public Authorities
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Praise!
“The Lord lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let the God of my salvation be exalted.” Ps. 18:46
3 Prayers for Public Authorities
Portions of these prayers authored by Sandra Tharakan
Prayer for Leaders & Government
Lord, Your glory shines over this city. Guide our leaders with wisdom, integrity, and courage. May they serve with justice, truth, and humility.
Encourage them when they feel overwhelmed. Make Yourself known to them, and remind them they are appointed for such a time as this.
Prayer for Their Families & Well-being
Strengthen and protect their families. Bring healing where needed and bless their daily routines. Help them pursue healthy living, meaningful family time, and rest. Let their homes be filled with peace.
Prayer for Salvation & Wise Counsel
May each leader come to understand Your sacrifice and receive Your salvation. Surround them with wise, godly advisors who uphold righteousness. Raise up modern-day Josephs, Esthers, and Daniels to influence government with godly wisdom.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | The Homeless & the Poor
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Praise!
For the Mighty One has done great things for me — holy is his name.
He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.” Luke 1:49, 53
3 Prayers for the Homeless & the Poor
Prayer for Compassion & Action
Father, help me share my bread with the hungry, welcome the homeless, and clothe those in need. Give me eyes to see, ears to hear, and hands ready to serve.
Show me how to use my resources—my home, abilities, finances—as tools of Your love. Lead me to those I can bless.
Prayer for God’s Protection Over the Needy
Lord, You defend the weak and rescue the afflicted. Stretch out Your hand to those suffering. Break oppression, violence, and injustice.
Be their refuge, strength, and salvation.
Prayer for Community Support
Father, pour out wisdom on the community around the homeless and the poor, including governments, the Church, and other organizations. Thank your for the efforts of our municipal, provincial and federal governments to address homelessness and poverty. Grant that all three levels of government may work together, along with other community partners including the Church, with supernatural grace and synergy.
Activate and sustain the resolve of the community in Ottawa to remember the poor physically, mentally and spiritually.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | Workplaces
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Praise!
“I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.
The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.” Psalm 145:1, 8
4 Prayers for Workplaces
Prayer for Workplace Outreach
Lord, we pray that a growing number of believers will see their workplace as a mission field. Help them prioritize reaching out to their colleagues with Your love in every interaction. May their words and actions reflect Your grace and truth.
Prayer for Compassion and Kindness
Father, stir the hearts of believers to pray for their fellow workers. Give them eyes to see those who are hurting and in need. Empower them to respond with genuine concern and acts of kindness that point others to Your care.
Prayer for Christian fellowship
Lord Jesus, strengthen the bonds among Christians in the workplace. Help them support one another through prayer and by meeting together for encouragement. May their unity be a testimony of Your love and faithfulness.
Prayer for Gospel Opportunities
Holy Spirit, open doors for believers to share the gospel with their coworkers. Give them wisdom and courage to speak about Christ naturally and lovingly—whether in the office, during lunch breaks, or in casual conversations. May every opportunity bear fruit for Your kingdom.
Thursday, January 22, 2026 | Mental Health & First Responders
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Praise!
“Praise the LORD, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word. Praise the LORD, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. Praise the LORD, all his works, everywhere in his dominion.” Psalm 103:20-22
4 Prayers for Mental Health & First Responders
Portions of these prayers authored by Gloria Lamptey
Prayer for Healing & Strength
Lord, You are close to the broken-hearted. Heal, strengthen, and deliver those struggling with burdens unseen. Place their feet on solid ground and put a new song in their mouth.
Bring peace to hearts burdened by anxiety, depression, and emotional pressures. Surround them with hope and remind them of Your presence in their darkest moments.
We pray for workers in high-pressure jobs who face overwhelming stress. Grant them support, understanding, and time to recover. Strengthen them physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Prayer for Sources of Support
Heavenly Father, we pray Christians to be Your hands and feet, channels of Your love and compassion to those in pain, suffering from mental and emotional struggles.
We ask that wait times for care and counseling be greatly reduced, and that no one in dire need be turned away.
Prayer for Mental Healthcare Workers and Caregivers
We also lift up Christian counselors and all those serving in mental healthcare—may they see Your hand at work in the lives they touch. Give them wisdom, patience, and endurance as they bring hope and healing. Let every act of care reflect Your love and lead people closer to You.
Compassionate God, minister to family members and caregivers for those with mental health challenges. Give them renewed patience, strength, hope, and love. Heal their hearts where there is disappointment, and fulfill their longings. Give respite, that they may return refreshed.
Prayer for First Responders
Father, we thank You for those who protect and serve. Grant them divine protection, strength, and peace. Heal trauma, calm anxiety, and refresh their spirits. Surround them with support and resilience.
Empower them to serve with compassion, courage, and clarity. Let Your presence guard their lives and families.
Friday, January 23, 2026 | Families & Children
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Praise!
“Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. He remembers his covenant forever, the word he commanded, for a thousand generations.” Psalm 105:2,8
3 Prayers for Families and Children
Prayer for Families
Heavenly Father, we pray for all families in Ottawa to have your peace and healing. Grant that your love may flow into all, and that each family member receives love in a way that they can recognize and receive.
We pray that by your grace, forgiveness would abound and unity would be strengthened. Grant strength, wisdom and patience to all parents and grandparents. Grant obedient hearts to all children.
We pray for people who are estranged from their families to heal and reconcile.
Prayer for Marriages
Thank You for the gift of marriage. Strengthen couple’s love to reflect Christ’s love for the Church. Help husbands and wives grow in humility, grace, wisdom and godly strength. Protect marriages from division.
Rescue marriages that are faltering. Give the grace and wisdom to struggling couples to persevere and experience your faithful restoration. Where there is abuse, rescue the oppressed, surround them with godly counsel, and bring them to safe refuge.
Fill every home with peace, joy, and unity. May this love grow deeper each day.
Prayer for Children
Lord, thank You for all the children in our city. Bless them with peace, protection, and hope. May they be taught by You, guided by wisdom, and surrounded by Your love. Form the mind of Christ in them.
Protect them from harm and surround them with godly friends and mentors. Let Your purpose for their lives stand firm.
Saturday, January 24, 2026 | Healthcare Workers
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Praise!
“O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.” Psalm 8
2 Prayers for Healthcare Workers
Prayer for Healthcare workers
We lift up our doctors, nurses, and all medical staff before You. Lord, grant them strength, endurance, and wisdom as they serve the sick and vulnerable. Refresh their spirits and protect their hearts from weariness.
We pray that Christian medical workers will shine as islands of peace and encouragement, reflecting the love of Christ in every interaction. May their words and actions bring hope and comfort to those in need.
Prayer for Resources
Father, we ask for an increase in healthcare resources. Open doors for more doctors and nurses to be hired and establish practices. Make a way for new Canadians who are already trained to be accredited quickly, so they can serve with their skills.
Lord, we bring the backlog of surgeries before You. Please clear these delays so that those who are suffering can receive timely treatment. Restore health and bring relief to every patient waiting for care.
Finally, we pray that everyone will have access to a family doctor. Let no one be left without the care they need. Guide policymakers, administrators, and communities to work together for a system that reflects Your compassion and justice.
We trust You to go before us and make a way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.