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.

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Saturday February 1
from: World Renew: Disaster Response Services (DRS)

Wildfires have devastated several locations in the Los Angeles, Calif., area. Please pray for all who have been evacuated and for all of the firefighters working to contain the fires. Pray for measures and conditions that can prevent more fires from starting, not only in California but also elsewhere in the world. Ask God to be with all the DRS volunteers who offer needed assistance in crises like this one.

Sunday February 2
from: Resonate Global Mission: Japan

Resonate missionaries Jeong and Misook Gho, who serve in Japan, give thanks for the recent baptism of Mr. Kitamura. Please pray for Mr. Kitamura as he continues to grow as a disciple of Christ, and ask the Holy Spirit to work through him as he shares his faith with family and friends.

Monday February 3
from: Thrive: Gather events

Please pray for the series of Gather events taking place across the United States and Canada. Pray that attendees may experience a renewal of faith and an increased sense of community with other congregations.

Tuesday February 4
from: ReFrame Ministries: India

Pray for Sagar, who comes from a Hindu background, has embraced the Christian faith, and was recently married in a Christian wedding. At his request, our partners in India conducted the ceremony. Praise God that the wedding went smoothly and that Sagar’s family participated in the ceremony. Pray that Sagar’s family will continue to experience God’s love and that Sagar and his wife may have continued blessings in their marriage.

Wednesday February 5
from: Resonate: Alberta

Give thanks that Ashley and Steven have found a faith community in Bridge Church, a Resonate partner church plant in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. Because of this community, Ashley came to faith in Christ. Ashley professed her faith, and the couple also baptized their daughter. Please pray for this family as God continues to work in and through them.

Thursday February 6
from: World Renew: Justice and equality

Please pray for the World Renew Antiracism and Reconciliation Team as they prepare resources and plan cultural events that will foster justice, reconciliation, and healing. As our staff look forward to upcoming learning events, pray for wisdom, growth, and understanding for all who are involved with World Renew’s ministry.

Friday February 7
from: Thrive: Abuse prevention and response

Please pray for Thrive’s ongoing abuse prevention and response work. Pray that all our churches may be healthy and safe, where abuse is unconscionable and solace and safety are offered to people who have experienced betrayal.

Saturday February 8
from: ReFrame: Japan

Pray for Haruto, a listener who wrote to our partners in Japan expressing gratitude for the peace and encouragement he receives through our programming. Pray that Haruto may continue to grow in faith, experiencing God’s love, and that God’s Spirit will fill him with lasting joy and hope.

Sunday February 9
from: Communications: Ministry shares

Praise God for the generous way in which congregations together support each other and the ministries of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. May God continue to use the church’s resources to further his work in this world through congregations, campus and training ministries, media connections, outreach, and more.

Monday February 10
from: Resonate: Indonesia

Praise God for the ways in which Educational Care, a Resonate training program, is equipping teachers and transforming classrooms. Through Educational Care training, Cici, a teacher in Indonesia, was able to work more effectively with a difficult student. He is now better behaved and has friends!

Tuesday February 11
from: World Renew: Family

World Renew works with families in more than 1,300 communities. Most of them deal with tremendous challenges, including poverty and food insecurity. Pray that they may feel God’s love for them as we and our partners walk alongside them. May the Lord equip them with what they need in order to thrive in the coming year.

Wednesday February 12
from: Resonate: Ukraine

It has been three years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Give thanks for the many believers, like Pastor Pavel of Salt of the Earth Church in Estonia, who are welcoming and supporting refugees from Ukraine. Please pray that refugees may continue to experience the love of Christ through this care.

Thursday February 13
from: ReFrame: Burkina Faso

Pray for Aïcha in Burkina Faso, West Africa, who lives in a Muslim family and is not allowed to attend church. Despite this challenge, she listens to our French ministry programs, taking notes and growing in faith through biblical teachings. Ask God to strengthen Aïcha’s faith, provide her with opportunities for fellowship, and bless her with his peace and guidance.

Friday February 14
from: Justice Ministries: Hearts Exchanged

On this Valentine’s Day please pray for Hearts Exchanged. Participants in this program are exploring how our churches can become places of belonging, especially for Indigenous people. Pray that each participant may be equipped to better exchange their heart with others, and pray for program leaders as they guide group members through the training.

Saturday February 15
from: Thrive: Disability Advocates

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

Sunday February 16
from: Resonate: United States

Give thanks that Hannah, a university student in the United States, rediscovered her faith while serving with Resonate’s Cohort Middle East. Please ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom and guidance for Hannah as she continues to follow God’s call on her life and live out her faith.

Monday February 17
from: Indigenous Family Centre: Winter

With the cold and darkness of winter, pray that the community members here will not be lonely and will be able to get around safely in the ice and snow. Pray that staff may remain safe, healthy, and protected to be able to continue the programming at the Indigenous Family Centre.

Tuesday February 18
from: World Renew: Canadian Foodgrains Bank

The Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a partnership of 15 denominations working together to end hunger, and World Renew is a founding member. Thank God for this partnership that allows donations to be multiplied through a variety of sources. Ask God to bless the expanded impact of work that World Renew can have through alliances like this one, that more families and communities may be food secure.

Wednesday February 19
from: Resonate: California

Chenaniah (Ken) and Merlin Perumalla have found a unique calling ministering with the Indian immigrant population in and around Livingston, Calif. Give thanks for their ministry, Outreach IndiaUSA, and the connections God is providing for them to share the gospel.

Thursday February 20
from: ReFrame: Today devotions

Pray for Tammy, a Today reader who asks for healing for her husband, who has a swollen leg, and that he may be drawn closer to God. She thanks God that her husband agreed to attend the Christmas Eve service at her church. Pray that God’s healing, peace, and love will surround Tammy and her family.

Friday February 21
from: Thrive: Pastors and ministry leaders

Take a moment to pray for the pastor(s) and ministry leaders in your congregation. May they find rest, support, and a renewed sense of calling in the coming year.

Saturday February 22
from: Resonate: Michigan

Give thanks for God’s work through Healing in Arts, an art ministry initiated by Resonate missionary Pamela Alderman, to support Laszlo, a veteran living in Michigan, when he was struggling with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Please pray that Laszlo will continue to find healing and hope through art.

Sunday February 23
from: World Renew: Learning journeys

Several times each year, we offer the opportunity for individuals and church groups to take part in discovery trips. Praise God for the commitment of trip participants! May they be informed and inspired as they see God’s work in and through World Renew firsthand and learn how God is moving through global communities. Pray for traveling mercies as participants travel overseas.

Monday February 24
from: Diaconal Ministries Canada: Deacons

God of love, you are with us in every transition and change. May we sense your deep compassion, presence, and abounding love. We thank you for deacons, who go into their churches and communities armed with these postures and attitudes. We thank you for their work that gives breadth and depth to the ministry of each congregation.

Tuesday February 25
from: ReFrame: English ministry

Jon, a prayer team member, asks for prayer for his 11-year-old grandson who has Down Syndrome. Pray for his growth, health, and ability to communicate. He has started speech therapy and is working on focusing in school.

Wednesday February 26
from: Thrive: Chaplains

Several of our chaplains serve as certified supervisor-educators in clinical pastoral education/spiritual care and psychospiritual therapy. Please pray for wisdom and energy as they provide spiritual care, teach, and supervise the training of many other chaplains and psychospiritual therapists to serve in a variety of institutions. Pray also for a chaplain who has started the process of becoming a certified supervisor-educator.

Thursday February 27
from: Resonate: Germany

Resonate missionaries David Kromminga and Mary Buteyn give thanks that more than 200 people a week attend their two language cafes to learn German. Ask God to continue to work through these language cafes to help people form connections and relationships, and pray that participants may experience the love of Christ.

Friday February 28
from: Calvin Theological Seminary: Studies

Our spring semester began on January 27. Please pray for our faculty and students—in distance learning, residential, and international programs—as they begin new courses. Pray for deep learning as God forms students for ministry.

Wednesday January 1
from: Thrive: New season

Pray for a gentle and smoothly executed start to January programming across congregational ministries. Pray for joy in new beginnings and for excitement for what God has in store for each ministry in the new year.

Thursday January 2
from: World Renew: Peace and justice

In November we participated in 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The World Health Organization estimates that at least one in three girls and women globally experience abuse because of their gender. Praise God for the men and women partnering with World Renew who strive to bring an end to this injustice.

Friday January 3
from: Resonate Global Mission: California

Eric Sarwar, a Resonate partner church planter, asks you to pray for three church plants among the Indo-Pak communities in California: Artesia City Church, Fresno Punjab Fellowship, and Redlands Indo-Pak Worship Community.

Saturday January 4
from: ReFrame Ministries: Japan

Pray for Hiroshi, who listens to ReFrame’s Japanese ministry radio programs and enjoys the sense of community he feels knowing that other Christians are listening to the same episodes at the same time. Pray that he may continue to grow in faith and experience deep joy and that God will continue to use this ministry to connect believers across Japan and beyond.

Sunday January 5
from: Resonate: East Asia

Please pray for two people who recently started attending a church led by a Resonate missionary in East Asia who guided them through a six-week course so that they could learn more about Christianity. Both are eager to learn more about God and the Bible. Ask the Holy Spirit to continue drawing these two seekers nearer to Christ!

Monday January 6
from: Communications: Epiphany

Today much of the worldwide church celebrates Epiphany, when we reflect on the revelation of Christ as the Redeemer for all peoples. Pray today that people around the world will welcome Jesus as their Savior.

Tuesday January 7
from: World Renew: Syria

Please pray for our brothers and sisters in Syria. As the political landscape shifts, there is a sense of uncertainty, and many in the global community fear what the future holds for the region. We ask for your prayers during this tumultuous time, that God may intervene and guide Syria toward lasting peace and stability.

Wednesday January 8
from: ReFrame: Ukraine

Lift up Rev. Sergei Sosedkin and other members of our Russian-language ministry team. Ask God to bless their new radio programs, comforting women affected by war. May he grant listeners wisdom and strength as they share testimonies and offer hope amid uncertainty.

Thursday January 9
from: Resonate: Seattle

Church on the Ave., a Resonate partner church plant in Seattle, recently celebrated the baptisms of three young adults! Please pray for these new believers, asking the Holy Spirit to guide their steps as they continue to follow Jesus.

Friday January 10
from: Thrive: Gather

Pray for the Gather events taking place in Orlando (Jan. 13-15) and San Diego (Jan. 29-31). At each event several Christian Reformed classes are coming together to bear witness to what has been happening in their local contexts and to discern where God may be leading them into renewed ministry and mission.

Saturday January 11
from: Calvin Theological Seminary: Classes and students

Please pray for January Term classes, for Doctor of Ministry students coming to campus for classes, for other students who are traveling, and especially for new students preparing to begin their studies in the spring semester. Pray for health and safety for all.

Sunday January 12
from: ReFrame: English ministry

Pray for Ashley, who contacted our English-language ministry, as she discerns how to share her faith with her son, Adam, who is not a Christian. Pray for God’s guidance, asking that her son’s heart may soften toward coming to faith. Ask God to grant Ashley wisdom and patience as she encourages Adam's spiritual journey.

Monday January 13
from: Resonate: Worldwide

God is calling believers worldwide to step into new ways of sharing Christ’s love with people who wouldn’t normally set foot in a church building. “Pray for the members of historic churches to encourage new believers in Jesus who may act or think somewhat differently than traditional churchgoers do,” asked Steve Holtrop, Resonate’s regional mission leader for Central America.

Tuesday January 14
from: World Renew: Disaster Response Services (DRS)

We recently bid farewell to one of our longest serving staff members, Bob Laarman, as he retired from the role of leading our DRS team. Pray for Bob in this time of transition, and ask God to continue guiding the DRS ministry team as they rebuild homes and hope in people’s lives in the wake of disasters.

Wednesday January 15
from: ThereforeGo Ministries: SERVE 2025

We are excitedly preparing for SERVE 2025 and the impact it will have in the lives of over 1,000 participants across the U.S. and Canada. As the new year begins, please join us in praying for all who will consider hosting SERVE in 2026 as we work to expand the locations and congregations we are able to reach through SERVE.

Thursday January 16
from: Justice Ministries: Intercultural Ministry

Sebastian Maldonado and Jeremiah Bašurić have been hired as co-senior leaders for Intercultural Ministry in Canada. Please pray for them as they start this role and work. May the church benefit from their insights into creating spaces where many different voices are valued and empowered.

Friday January 17
from: Resonate: Philippines

“We are praying to distribute Bibles to every child, which means Bibles for entire families,” write missionaries Charles and Hensel Oh in the Philippines. Early this year they expect also to receive copies of Manga Messiah, an animated retelling of Jesus’ story for distribution in schools nationwide. May God see this plan through and work through it!

Saturday January 18
from: World Renew: Economic opportunities

Even in the best of times, our global neighbors earn barely enough to get by. World Renew offers training so that people can diversify their livelihoods. Pray for community members who seize these opportunities and who often become trainers themselves. May they be encouraged as they help others in their communities learn skills like beekeeping, sewing, and fish farming.

Sunday January 19
from: Thrive: Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

Lord, grant wisdom and compassion to all who face hard choices about ending pregnancies. Grant them courage to choose life, and inspire us to be nurturing and enduring communities of support. Guide us also to be allies, advocates, and friends of people with disabilities and of people near the end of life, advocating for compassionate care and offering support and love.

Monday January 20
from: Thrive: Justice

Holy Spirit, help us to remember that justice is mission work. We thank you for being the Prince of Peace, tearing down the dividing wall between Jews and Gentiles. Lord, we ask that you replace any hostility in the world with the peace of Christ and any hate with the unconditional love of Jesus. Amen.

Tuesday January 21
from: Resonate: Uganda

Please pray for missionary Anastaze Nzabonimpa’s work with refugees in Uganda. Ask God to work through him as he encourages refugees, works to help meet their needs, and shares the hope of Christ with them.

Wednesday January 22
from: World Renew: Leadership

Join us in gratitude for all who take on the mantle of leadership at World Renew! We are also grateful for the board members who volunteer their time to direct the work of this organization with wisdom and faithfulness to the mission of justice and mercy.

Thursday January 23
from: Trinity Christian College: Community

Pray that students, faculty, and staff will continue to build into and enjoy a strong sense of community. Pray that good learning may take place and that academic and spiritual growth may continue as students prepare to follow their calling.

Friday January 24
from: ReFrame: Burkina Faso

Pray for protection and strength for a woman who listens to our French-ministry broadcasts. “I live in a Muslim family,” she shared, “and I'm not allowed to go to church, but through your radio broadcasts I listen to biblical teachings.”

Saturday January 25
from: Resonate: Ontario

Give thanks for Redeemer University students who led a workshop on the spiritual formation of young adults at our recent Moving Forward in Faith conference. Beth Fellinger, who coached the students, shared that ministry leaders appreciated learning from them. Pray for these students as they graduate this year and transition into the next season of their lives.

Sunday January 26
from: Cadets: Cadets and counselors

Our "Lead the Way" theme, inspired by 1 Timothy 4:12, encourages cadets and counselors to become leaders in their clubs, churches, and communities. We ask for your prayers for counselors as they guide boys to grow in Christ, and for cadets to boldly live out their motto: “Living for Jesus.” Let’s prayerfully support the next generation of Christ-centered leaders!

Monday January 27
from: Thrive: Chaplains

When events like floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes strike communities, active and retired chaplains from across North America are often called upon to provide emergency support, critical incident debriefing, and spiritual care. Some also assist police and fire departments in the wake of car accidents, suicides, and shootings. Please pray for chaplains providing such support in communities that are suffering.

Tuesday January 28
from: Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee: Fellowship

Thank God for the members willing to serve on this committee. May he grant wisdom and insight as they interact with churches from many denominations worldwide. Ask God to use this committee to encourage and strengthen bonds with these churches on behalf of the CRC, that together we may learn from each other how best to serve our living Lord.

Wednesday January 29
from: Resonate: Berlin

Pray for the WillkommensGemeinde, a church that missionaries David Kromminga and Mary Buteyn have planted with and for refugees in Berlin. Not only are newcomers to the city finding faith and a supportive community through this church, but local Germans are too.

Thursday January 30
from: GEMS Girls' Clubs: Welcome

Please pray for unchurched girls in GEMS who may be hearing about Jesus for the first time. May they all feel welcome in their local club and experience God’s love for them. Pray that they may receive Jesus as their Savior, develop godly friendships, and experience positive discipleship relationships with their GEMS leaders.

Friday January 31
from: ReFrame: Indonesia

ReFrame’s Indonesian ministry team’ just launched two programs for young people on YouTube, Dongeng Anak (“Children’s Stories”) and Film Anak (“Children’s Movies”). Pray that these new videos will reach young families and their loved ones in Indonesia.