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Prayer is a powerful tool that God has given us. We can use it to further our relationship with God, discern his will for the future, present our petitions, lament and confess our transgressions, and praise him for all that he does for us. 

The CRCNA has several resources to help you in your prayer life, the ministries of the CRCNA also covet your prayers in support of ongoing work. 

Join others in praying for synod each year. There is a 40 days of prayer guide in the lead up to synod, as well as opportunities to pray during the event itself. 

The CRC Prayer Guide offers another way to pray for our shared ministry as a denomination, with specific prayer requests for each day of the year. View these prayer requests below, download printer-friendly versions, or get them delivered to your email inbox (choose to receive them daily, weekly, or once a month).

You may also be interested in the prayer section of The Network and the CRC News weekly email.

Tuesday July 1
from: Communications: Canada Day

We thank God for his faithfulness to Canada, and we pray for his guidance of the church in Canada as we share the gospel, work toward reconciliation, seek justice, and find fellowship as believers.

Wednesday July 2
from: Thrive: Seafarers

Our Seafarer chaplain connects with the crews of merchant ships and cruise vessels. Often the crew members are from distressed areas of the world, live in cramped quarters, and work long hours. A kind word, listening ear, or help with finding medical care can create an opportunity to discuss God’s love and grace. Pray that these connections may help seafarers grow in knowing and trusting the Lord.

Thursday July 3
from: Resonate Global Mission: Ontario

Give thanks for Momentum Campus Ministries, a Resonate partner serving university students in Ontario. A student from Geneva House campus ministry at Queen’s University said: “Geneva is where I feel at home: seen, known, and supported. This ministry helped me to step out in service this year by equipping me to bring newcomers into our community.”

Friday July 4
from: Communications: Independence Day (U.S.)

We thank God for his faithfulness to the United States, and we ask for his guidance to churches and believers across the country. We pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to grow fruit through all who proclaim the name of Christ.

Saturday July 5
from: ReFrame Ministries: Chinese ministry

Pray for Siana, a listener who was deeply moved by Jesus’ question to Bartimaeus: “What do you want me to do for you?” (Mark 10:51). She said this helped her to experience the loving nature of Christ as she seeks to trust in him. Ask God to deepen her faith, guide her journey, and draw her closer to him.

Sunday July 6
from: Resonate: Japan

Resonate missionaries Charles and Hensel Oh recently moved from the Philippines to Japan, where they are sharing the gospel and discipling believers in a highly secular society. Please pray for them and their daughter as they settle into their new home. Ask the Holy Spirit to open doors for meaningful friendships.

Monday July 7
from: World Renew: Displaced communities

People are increasingly being displaced due to conflict in the Sahel region of Africa. Ask God to bring peace and to provide our staff with wisdom and resources to support communities facing hunger and violence. May our peacebuilding and justice efforts foster reconciliation and development, helping to restore hope to people in this region.

Tuesday July 8
from: Thrive: Renewal

Please pray for wisdom, discernment, and strength for pastors, leaders, and volunteers in congregations across the U.S. and Canada as they live out God’s call for renewal in their churches and communities.

Wednesday July 9
from: Resonate: Lithuania

Caroline Cardova, who recently concluded serving as a Resonate volunteer with Cohort Europe, decided to return to LCC International University in Lithuania to serve again next year. Praise God! Please pray for her as she prepares for long-term mission.

Thursday July 10
from: ReFrame: Arabic ministry

Pray for our ministry partners in Egypt as they develop new Arabic media programs, including a gospel-based video series designed for reaching young people. Pray that many youth may encounter Jesus in a personal way through summer camps and other outreach efforts. Pray for wisdom, creativity, and boldness as the team keeps proclaiming the hope of the gospel.

Friday July 11
from: Calvin Theological Seminary: Students

Over 40 percent of our students are international students. Please pray that they may obtain their necessary visas and be able to cross borders safely, and that their travel plans and transitions may work out well. Pray also for plans being made this summer to welcome all students in the fall.

Saturday July 12
from: Resonate: West Africa

A Resonate missionary serving in West Africa gives thanks that the Christian school she works with wrapped up another fruitful academic year. Many students who attend this school are from Muslim families. Pray that seeds of the gospel planted in these students will continue to grow fruitfully.

Sunday July 13
from: World Renew: Community health

World Renew offers essential health care to mothers and children in vulnerable regions. Ask God to bless our community health programs with wisdom and effectiveness as they deliver maternal care, nutrition education, and clean water. Pray that preventable deaths may be reduced and that every expectant mother may be encouraged.

Monday July 14
from: GEMS Girls' Clubs: Leadership

Please pray that the upcoming GEMS Leadership Summit, July 17-19, 2025, in Edina, Minn., will be a powerful time of worship, helpful training for GEMS leaders, and wonderful networking opportunities for all in attendance.

Tuesday July 15
from: Resonate: Spain

Resonate missionaries Tony and Stacey Meyer, who lead Mountainview International Church in Spain, give thanks for growth in their congregation! However, “as the church grows,” they said, “so do some of the demands on us. Pray for wisdom and discernment” to know how best to prioritize tasks and to delegate ministry responsibilities.

Wednesday July 16
from: ReFrame: Hindi ministry, India

Pray for 24 couples from Jehanabad and Patna who recently attended a family enrichment seminar. These couples have chosen to follow Jesus and are seeking to build Christ-centered homes in the state of Bihar. Pray for spiritual maturity, strong faith, and ongoing support as they grow to live out the gospel in their families and communities.

Thursday July 17
from: Thrive: Disability advocates

Disability advocates serve congregations by advocating with and for people with disabilities and by working to address barriers to full inclusion. Please pray for the advocates in your local congregation.

Friday July 18
from: Resonate: Southern Asia

Resonate missionaries in southern Asia recently had an opportunity to share the gospel with people who do not know much about Christianity. Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to help these people grow in faith.

Saturday July 19
from: World Renew: Ending child marriage

Girls across the world are at risk of being forced into child marriage. Pray that our gender justice programs may challenge harmful norms and uphold the rights of girls. May youths be empowered with helpful knowledge of health, human rights, and education. Ask God to transform hearts and to create a safe, hopeful future for every child.

Sunday July 20
from: Thrive: Children and youth

Please pray for the spiritual development and protection of children and young people in our congregations. Pray also for children's ministry leaders, youth leaders, parents, and caregivers as they model faith practices and contribute to the faith formation of the next generation.

Monday July 21
from: Resonate: Michigan

Abundant Life Youth Ministries of Grand Rapids, a Resonate partner in Michigan, hosted its annual summer camp in early July. Around 50 students attended and learned about the nearness of God in their daily lives. Pray that these students will continue to grow in their relationship with Christ.

Tuesday July 22
from: ReFrame: English-ministry prayer team

Pray for Catherine, who connected with our prayer ministry after her husband died suddenly from a six-week battle with cancer. They were married for over 42 years, and she wrestles with sorrow, questions, and loneliness. Ask God to meet her in her grief, bring healing to her heart, and surround her with his comforting presence and peace.

Wednesday July 23
from: World Renew: Disaster response

Unexpected disasters like earthquakes, floods, and forest fires continue to displace and harm communities around the globe. Pray for our disaster response teams as they rebuild homes and restore livelihoods. Ask God to grant them safety, discernment, and endurance. May communities experience renewed hope through acts of generosity and support!

Thursday July 24
from: Resonate: Nicaragua

Resonate missionaries Vinnie and Kate Adams praise God for providing a new director for Tesoros de Dios, a Resonate partner ministry in Nicaragua that serves students with disabilities and their families. Please pray for Violeta, the new director, as she leads this ministry in this time of transition.

Friday July 25
from: Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee: New members

We thank God for new members interested and willing to serve on the EIRC. May they soon feel at home on this committee. Ask God to bless this team as it seeks to encourage and support other Christian churches and their leaders in different parts of the world. Please pray that we may humbly serve Christ in this way.

Saturday July 26
from: Canada: Canadian National Gathering

Planning has begun for the next Canadian National Gathering, to be held May 28-31, 2026, at Redeemer University in Ancaster, Ont. Please pray that preparations will allow churches to connect, learn from one another, and collectively shape the future of our shared ministry.

Sunday July 27
from: Resonate: Uganda

Resonate missionaries Josh and Mandy Shaarda, who serve in Uganda, give thanks that people who are in prison are finding peace through Freedom in Christ teachings. Three inmates recently shared about feeling angry and vengeful before taking this training, and they said the learning experience softened their hearts and led them to forgive.

Monday July 28
from: Thrive: Refugees

Please pray for refugees and displaced people worldwide, that they may find safety and peace. Pray also for host nations that have openly received thousands of refugees, asking that God will grant compassion and logistical wisdom in caring for vulnerable individuals and families.

Tuesday July 29
from: World Renew: Horn of Africa

Families in the Horn of Africa facing drought, food insecurity, and effects of conflict need mercy and compassion. Our partner organizations there assist the most vulnerable people with food, education, and care. Ask God to help caregivers, tutors, and community leaders to show his love in every opportunity for growth and restoration.

Wednesday July 30
from: ReFrame: Japanese ministry

Tomoki, a listener in Japan, shared that our Seisho wo Hirako (“Let’s Open the Bible”) program renewed his resolve to turn his heart to the Lord in the midst of uncertainty. Ask God to continue to bring clarity, hope, and spiritual renewal to listeners through this program. May more people in Japan be drawn to the Lord and find lasting peace in him.

Thursday July 31
from: The King's University: Community

Pray with us for a summertime of renewal providing a meaningful break from routine for students, staff, and faculty at The King’s University. Pray also for a good start to the academic year when they return to campus or start a new academic journey this fall.

Sunday June 1
from: World Renew: Disaster Response Services (DRS)

This year Disaster Response Services (DRS) sent 20 teams of university students on volunteer trips during their spring break. We thank God for the eager and compassionate young adults who helped bring new life to communities affected by disasters. May the work of their hands and the hope they have shared with survivors make a lasting impact.

Monday June 2
from: Thrive: Workplaces

Our workplace chaplains are employed in industrial and corporate settings, serving the needs of employees affected by crises at work or at home and without a spiritual support network. In the past year these chaplains have helped to provide spiritual care to employees experiencing grief, trauma, and other crises. Please pray for these chaplains and the people they serve.

Tuesday June 3
from: ThereforeGo Ministries: SERVE 2025

Please join us in praying that SERVE 2025 will help students grow in faith and grace as they encounter Christ through service and justice opportunities, and that the relationships they build during SERVE will be lasting and encouraging for all.

Wednesday June 4
from: Resonate Global Mission: Translation

Pray with us for the translation of Timothy Leadership Training materials, which make it possible to reach and equip many church leaders who do not have access to training resources for ministry. New translation work is being done in Shipibo-Conibo, an Indigenous language in the Amazon rainforest in Peru.

Thursday June 5
from: ReFrame Ministries: Today devotions

Pray for Blake, a Today reader, and his wife, Christy, as they walk through a difficult season in their marriage. Blake shared that his long term in prison took a toll on them. Pray for healing, restoration, and renewed strength for this couple, and ask God to fill them with peace and hope as they move forward together.

Friday June 6
from: World Renew: Clean water

Clean water is essential for good health, but for a third of the world’s population clean water is not accessible. World Renew works to help communities establish safe, consistent water sources and to teach sanitation and hygiene practices. Please ask God to purify, protect, and multiply water resources so that communities everywhere may thrive.

Saturday June 7
from: Thrive: Safer churches

Please pray for Thrive’s ongoing abuse prevention and response work. Pray for healthy churches where abuse is unconscionable and where solace and safety are provided for people who have experienced betrayal.

Sunday June 8
from: Resonate: Pentecost

As Christ-followers, we are empowered by the same Holy Spirit who filled the disciples on Pentecost—and we are called to be sent out too! Please pray that, as a denomination, we may be attentive to where and how the Spirit wants to work through us. May we help spread the gospel in our communities and throughout the world!

Monday June 9
from: World Renew: Mozambique

Join us in praying for peace and stability in northern Mozambique, where recent violent attacks have forced thousands of people to flee. Please pray for God’s peace and for provision for people who have been displaced. Pray also for safety for our staff and partners there as they work to share hope with vulnerable families.

Tuesday June 10
from: Thrive: Middle East

God of peace who loves us all, God who loves the people of Israel and Palestine, God who loves the powerless and the powerful alike, we cry out to you. Bring your salvation near to us, Lord. We pray for an end to hostage-taking and killing. We pray for an end to terror, threats, and acts of vengeance. Amen.

Wednesday June 11
from: ReFrame: Mexico

Pray for an end to violence in Tabasco state, Mexico, where our Spanish ministry is based. Rev. Huascar de la Cruz, Spanish ministry leader, asks for prayers that God will protect people who are threatened and will empower the ministry to continue boldly proclaiming the gospel—not only in Mexico but throughout Latin America.

Thursday June 12
from: Resonate: Addiction recovery

Our church planter partners at Hesed Community Church in Detroit, Mich., share this request: “To create space for healing from addictions, Hesed has opened up its doors to allow an Alcoholics Anonymous gathering to take place in our Men’s Ministry House. Please pray with us that healing and deliverance may happen in this space.”

Friday June 13
from: Communications: Synod begins

Pray for delegates and all others involved in the CRCNA’s annual decision-making gathering as Synod 2025 begins today at Redeemer University in Ancaster, Ont. May the guidance and love of the Holy Spirit shape all discussions and decisions.

Saturday June 14
from: Calvin Theological Seminary: Summer

Pray for students as they begin summer routines—placements for graduates, summer ministry sites, work, and travel. Please ask for God's continued guidance and care in forming students through their summer activities.

Sunday June 15
from: Thrive: Father's Day

Pray that the fathers and father figures in our congregations may know the peace, grace, and love of the Holy Spirit.

Monday June 16
from: Resonate: Middle East

Resonate missionaries in the Middle East ask for prayer for some friends who are interested in the gospel but are facing resistance from their family. Conversion to Christianity and baptism is illegal, and spending time at church draws attention. Please pray for courage, safety, and wisdom, they ask—and “for someone to disciple them without putting them into danger.”

Tuesday June 17
from: Candidacy Committee: Candidates

We rejoice in the powerful testimonies of God's work in the lives of our 2025 candidates for ministry of the Word! God has drawn them with his lovingkindness and has equipped them for ministry. Ask the Lord to fill them with courage, wisdom, and discernment in their next steps as they seek a call.

Wednesday June 18
from: ReFrame: Brazil

Pray for Rose, a listener who contacted us through Disque Paz (Dial Peace: A Mobile Devotional). After 40 years of marriage, she recently discovered that her husband has another family. She asks for prayer as she and her two daughters are all deeply shaken by this painful revelation. Pray for God’s comfort, strength, and healing in their hearts.

Thursday June 19
from: World Renew: Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a U.S. holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Though emancipation did not set all persons free immediately or remove the scars of generations of slavery, this day is observed as a turning point—a recognition of the dignity, value, and freedom due to all people. Join us in praying for justice, healing, and unity for all God’s people.

Friday June 20
from: Resonate: South Korea

Pray for missionaries Jeong and MiSook Gho’s new partnership with Dreaming Church in South Korea. This church has more than 4,000 members and has asked for the Ghos’ help in training leaders. Ask God to work through these trainings to equip this congregation for mission.

Saturday June 21
from: Edmonton Native Healing Centre: Provisions

Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer, we give thanks for this day. Help us to walk in your light with truth and grace. Thank you for the provisions to renovate our ceremonial/prayer room, where neighbors can participate in ceremony in a safe, comfortable place. Create in us all a posture of prayer for one another, that our spirits may be uplifted and encouraged. Jesus, listen to your children praying!

Sunday June 22
from: Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee: Reconciliation

Blessings to all on this Indigenous Ministry Sunday! Today we reflect together, focusing on actions we can take toward reconciliation. Please pray for continued depth, richness, and joy as the CRCNA leans into reconciled relationships with Indigenous peoples.

Monday June 23
from: ReFrame: Japan

Pray for a listener to our daily devotional program Asa no Kotoba (Morning Word) who shares, “I enjoy listening. I’m not baptized, but I’m learning a lot.” Ask God to continue to open this person’s heart to his truth, guide them in their spiritual journey, and lead them toward a personal relationship with Christ.

Tuesday June 24
from: Resonate: Nigeria

Resonate missionary Sarah Aderemi asks for prayer for the Matriarchs Mom Community that she leads in Nigeria to support mothers. After seeing how beneficial the ministry is for mothers, and after hearing about needs from fathers, the group is working on building opportunities for fathers to connect as well.

Wednesday June 25
from: World Renew: Sustainable agriculture

Farmers around the world are navigating the effects of climate change. For families facing poverty, it is increasingly challenging to grow food and become food secure. World Renew works to train farmers in sustainable agriculture so that they have food for years to come. Pray that more people can access this training and end hunger for their families and communities.

Thursday June 26
from: Thrive: Belonging

Praise God for the faithful ministry of volunteers who are committed to equipping their local congregations to be safe and accessible worshiping communities.

Friday June 27
from: Resonate: Haiti

Give thanks for the ways God is working through Resonate partner IMPACT clubs in Haiti. The club in Carmagnol recently worked to improve access to the community’s water source. After channeling the water and running it through a pipe, the community can now collect water much more easily and safely.

Saturday June 28
from: ReFrame: Prayer ministry

Pray for Mary, who was displaced from her home in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene while also leaving behind a 25-year abusive marriage. At 61, she is starting over with nothing and staying with family and friends. Pray for relief from stress and anxiety and for God’s faithful provision as she rebuilds her life and aims to share the gospel wherever she goes.

Sunday June 29
from: World Renew: Refugees and displaced people

Over 100 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide due to persecution, conflict, violence, or human rights violations. World Renew serves and advocates for these vulnerable populations through disaster response and refugee resettlement work. On this World Refugee Day and beyond, ask God to feed, shelter, and protect these people as they seek a better future.

Monday June 30
from: Resonate: Alberta

Pray for mission work in Nordegg, a hamlet in Alberta. Three CRC pastors, including Resonate local mission leader Rick Abma, have taken note of the growing mission field and are working with local leaders to initiate services and plan outreach. Pray for the building of relationships and trust and that people may experience the love of Christ in these efforts.