Praying for Your Community
Extending Gratitude Beyond the Table
Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings and personal reflection, but it's also an opportunity to widen our prayers to include those around us. When we intercede for our community, we build bridges of compassion and care, aligning ourselves with the heart of God.
Praying for Those Around You
Ephesians 6:18 not only calls us to pray but to pray for “all the saints.” This extends our responsibility to include everyone—family, friends, and even strangers in need. Thanksgiving reminds us that as God blesses us, we are called to be a blessing to others.
Creating Connections Through Prayer
When we pray for our community, we strengthen the bonds of unity and care within the body of Christ. Whether it’s your next-door neighbor or someone you’ve never met, your prayers can be the lifeline that brings them hope, peace, and encouragement.
How to Pray for Your Community This Thanksgiving
Pray for your local church family—its leaders, volunteers, and mission.
Ask God to bless and provide for those in your neighborhood who may be struggling with hardship.
Lift up local organizations, such as food banks and shelters, that are supporting the less fortunate this season.
Thanksgiving Prayer: A Heart of Gratitude and Intercession: In the final part of this series, we will discuss how to pray for the global community and those far beyond our immediate circle.
