Ask God to purify our motives as we pray for revival, renewal, and refreshing. It is possible to pray for revival from selfish or ambitious reasons. Our motives must be solely for: the glory of God and the increase of His kingdom. We must not pray for revival just to solve our own problems or make our church successful in the eyes of men. James 4:3  |   You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. (Full Chapter)     

Ask God to bring a deep conviction of sin, spiritual brokenness, a holy fear of God and genuine repentance among His people. There is no revival without these elements and only God can produce them in His people 2 Cor. 7:10  |  For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. (Full Chapter)  Pray for God to bestow spiritual hunger in His people and draw them to fervent prayer. God has to grant people the genuine faith an the fervent desire for prayer. Philippians 2:13  |  for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. (Full Chapter)  

Pray that God would bring loving unity in our church and a deep harmony between Christian churches in our community. Pray that our churches would reflect the people living in our communities. Many churches need healing among members and should partner in advancing the Kingdom of God together, rather than seeking their own “kingdoms” individually. John 13:35  |  By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. (Full Chapter)

Pray for God to fill His people with a passion to see people come to faith in Jesus. Until God’s people intensely pray for the lost and boldly speak the gospel to others, revival will tarry. Pray for God to give His people a passion for everyday mission (in the neighborhoods and Nations) starting in our church. Matthew 28:19  |  Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (Full Chapter)

Pray that God would raise men and women up to serve both the church body and the community with their God given gifts. Many churches are dying for lack of committed, covenanted men and women who are seeking to serve, rather than to be served. How is the Lord calling you to serve? Kids? Administration? Music? Hospitality? What about a new missional opportunity? Matthew 9:37  |  Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; (Full Chapter)

Pray for a mighty move of conviction and salvation upon communities of cultural influence. Some key examples are business owners, government officials, educators, college professors, news and media people, talk show hosts, comedians, LGBTQ activist groups, the music industry. 1 Timothy 2:1-2  |  First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. (Full Chapter)