THANK YOU FOR PRAYING WITH US!
Prayer is foundational in providing more than enough resources for biological, kinship, foster and adoptive families to provide a nurturing well-supported family for kids.
IN 2024, WE WILL HAVE A PRAYER FOCUS FOR EACH MONTH!
January: Churches
February: Teens March: Social Workers April: Biological Families May: Foster Families June: Children |
July: Aged out youth
August: National Network September: Volunteers October: Kinship Families November: Adoptive Families December: Donors |
JULY = YOUTH WHO AGE OUT OF FOSTER CARE
Verse: Psalm 32:7-8 (NIRV.) You are my hiding place. You will keep me safe from trouble. You will surround me with songs sung by those who praise you because you save your people. I will guide you and teach you the way you should go. I will give you good advice and watch over you with love.
Pray for-
Pray for-
- These vulnerable youth to know God watches over them with love, allowing Him to teach and guide them in healthy, good ways.
- Healthy adults who will surround these vulnerable youth with God's love through relationship, resources and opportunities
- Safety and deliverance from destructive ways of thinking, relationships and life experiences.
JUNE = CHILDREN
Verse - Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you;
Do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, I will also help you,
I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Pray for-
Do not fear, for I am with you;
Do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, I will also help you,
I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Pray for-
- Every child to be enveloped in a nurturing, well-supported family.
- Children to develop positive relationships, life skills and a biblical worldview that will provide a foundation for life-long spiritual, emotional and physical well-being.
- Children in unsafe situations to be identified quickly and surrounded by people who ensure they have everything needed to be safe and thrive.
MAY= FOSTER FAMILIES
1 Corinthians 13:7-8a Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. (NIV)
Pray for -
Pray for -
- Foster families to be filled with God's love as they welcome and love vulnerable children with multiple adverse childhood experiences.
- Foster families to successfully build strong positive relationships within their family, with the children they serve, and with the child's entire foster care team.
- Foster families to be connected to a supportive community where they are enveloped in God's grace, hope and faithfulness.
APRIL = BIOLOGICAL FAMILIES
Numbers 6:24-26 The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. (NIV)
Pray for-
Pray for-
- Biological parents to provide for the safety and well-being of their children so they can thrive.
- Biological parents with children in out-of-home placement to have the resources, support and perseverance needed to complete the work needed to reunify with their children.
- Biological families to be connected to a supportive community where they are enveloped in God's grace and peace.
MARCH = SOCIAL WORKERS
Proverbs 11:25 The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped. (MSG)
Pray for-
Pray for-
- Social Workers to have the resources and discernment needed as they serve kids and families in challenging situations.
- Social Workers to make time for their own spiritual, physical and emotional health.
- Social workers to be supported and blessed by the church and community where they serve.
FEBRUARY = TEENS
Psalm 91:11-13 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
Pray for-
Pray for-
- Teens to successfully navigate adverse childhood experiences, peer relationships, social issues and a digital culture.
- Teens to develop positive relationships, life skills and a biblical worldview that will provide a foundation for life-long spiritual, emotional and physical well-being.
- Nurturing, well-supported families for every teen, especially those that are currently waiting for an adoptive family.
JANUARY = CHURCHES
Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Pray for-
Pray for-
- Pastors as they shepherd their congregation to love God and love others.
- People continue growing in their relationship with God and engage in serving in their church and community.
- Ministry leaders to step forward and support church efforts to care for vulnerable children and families.