Pastor, you have some great plans for your ministry this year. 

But understand this—the Bible says Satan is not afraid of your plans. 

He’s not afraid of your budget or your strategy. And he’s not afraid of your programs.

But Satan is scared to death of your prayers, because that’s where you tap into God. 

And Satan knows that anytime God wants to do something really great in your family or your ministry, God starts by motivating you to pray.

So if you’re going to pray effectively, you’d better buckle up! Our hearts need a spiritual awakening. 

The church needs revival. 

Our nation needs God. 

Things happen when people start praying together.

Will you pray this with us as we ask the Lord to bring an awakening to the church around the world?

God, you are a good, good Father. Even when we’re in pain, you’re still a good Father. Even when our prayers don’t get answered the way we wanted them to be answered, you’re still a good Father.

Help us to remember that your plan for our lives is always good and to always choose your plan, not ours. 

Help us to remember that you always give us what we need, not what we deserve. Thank you that you not only forgive us but you also pour your goodness into us. 

Thank you for loving us and sending your Son to die on the cross for us. 

Thank you for inviting us to live with you forever in heaven.

And Lord, even though we don’t always understand it, thank you that you don’t say “yes” to every prayer request. 

We realize that your ways are higher than ours, and there will be many things we won’t understand until we’re with you in eternity.

Father, revive our hearts. 

Revive our small groups and church family. 

Revive our nation, God! 

Only changed people can change the world. 

We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.