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 June 1
from: ReFrame Ministries: Japan

Pray for a man in Tokyo who says he has been accessing our Japanese ministry resources and attending church services and wants to learn how to pray. “Help me find the words to pray at various times and places each day,” he shared. Pray that he will be open to the Spirit’s guidance as he shares his thoughts with God.

Sunday June 2
from: Thrive: Worship

Pray that every worshiping community in the CRCNA will experience Spirit-filled gospel proclamation and worship that is directed to God, is biblically based and theologically Reformed, and is characterized by creativity, discernment, spiritual vitality, the faith formation of all worshipers, and a call to serve others.

Monday June 3
from: World Renew: Midwest tornadoes

In April/May several deadly tornadoes whipped across the U.S. Midwest, causing widespread, catastrophic damage. World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) is in the early stage of assessing needs and developing a long-term response. Please pray for the families affected by these storms, asking that God will use DRS staff and volunteers as a blessing.

Tuesday June 4
from: Resonate Global Mission: Lithuania

This past spring, Resonate missionaries serving at LCC International University in Lithuania celebrated student baptisms in the Baltic Sea! Please pray for these students who have committed their lives to Christ. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide, encourage, and provide for them.

Wednesday June 5
from: ReFrame: Finland

Angela contacted our prayer ministry team and asks for prayers for her church in Finland. Pray for her church and the worldwide church today. “Pray for growth, financial protection, and helping hands. Pray for every church member, love for another, and strength to study the Bible and pray every day,” Angela writes.

Thursday June 6
from: ThereforeGo Ministries: SERVE 2024

As summer begins, we look forward to the beginning of SERVE! Please pray for safety at all of our sites across the U.S. and Canada. This summer participants will be studying the fruit of the Spirit. Pray that their hearts will be fertile soil for the gospel and that they will grow in their relationships with the Lord.

Friday June 7
from: Resonate: Japan and Korea

Resonate missionaries Jeong and Misook Gho, who serve in Japan, are traveling to South Korea this month to lead two Timothy Leadership Training sessions. These trainings equip pastors and church leaders to join God on mission. “Please pray for a safe trip and for strength and wisdom for the trainings,” ask the Ghos.

Saturday June 8
from: World Renew: Kenya

After a time of drought, heavy rains swept through northern Nairobi, Kenya, causing widespread flooding and washing away many farmers’ crops. Pray for God's comfort and provision for all who have lost loved ones and livelihoods. Pray also for guidance for our Kenya staff and partners as they work to share hope with people affected by this disaster.

Sunday June 9
from: Thrive: Justice

Holy Spirit, help us to remember that justice is mission work. We thank you for being the Prince of Peace who can tear down the dividing walls between nations and peoples. Lord, we ask that you replace any hostility in the world with the peace of Christ and any hate with your unconditional love. Amen.

Monday June 10
from: Resonate: Campus ministries

Brian Bork, Resonate’s campus ministry leader, asks you to pray for campus ministries throughout Canada and the United States that are transitioning staff, vision, or more this summer. “Pray that they might hear the voice of God as they discern the way forward, and come to know how best to serve their campuses and communities,” he asks.

Tuesday June 11
from: ReFrame: Chinese ministry

Pray for students at Wheaton College who will be viewing an art installation from our Chinese ministry team. May they learn about the spread of Christianity in China and how media ministry continues to help share the gospel in this challenging context.

Wednesday June 12
from: Calvin Theological Seminary: Summer

Pray for students as they begin summer routines—placements for graduates, summer ministry sites, work, travel, and more. Ask God to keep forming students through their summer activities.

Thursday June 13
from: Resonate: Nicaragua

Resonate missionaries Kate and Vinnie Adams in Nicaragua give thanks that their church community, International Christian Fellowship, has celebrated seven baptisms over the past few months. Give thanks for how God is working through this church community, which Vinnie helps to lead.

Friday June 14
from: Communications: Synod 2024

Today is the first full day of Synod 2024, the annual assembly of delegates from all CRCNA classes. The theme for worship and prayer this year is “God with Us.” As delegates, staff, and visitors begin their work together, please pray that in their interactions, conversations, and decisions they may sense God’s presence and listen for the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Saturday June 15
from: Thrive: Committees

Please pray for the advisory committees meeting at synod today, asking that they may have clarity, grace, and Spirit-led understanding in their communication and discernment.

Sunday June 16
from: World Renew: Refugee Sunday

Over 100 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide due to persecution, conflict, violence, or human rights violations. We continue to serve and advocate for these vulnerable populations. On this Refugee Sunday and beyond, please join us in praying that God will keep these families safe, providing food and shelter and good health through disaster response, refugee resettlement, and more.

Monday June 17
from: Resonate: Ecumenical relationships

Today during synod, guests from churches around the world will be gathering together for lunch, and Korean delegates will be gathering for dinner. Give thanks for God’s global church and for opportunities to gather as believers. May these times of fellowship and Spirit-filled conversation lead to stronger partnerships and better understandings of one another and the Lord.

Tuesday June 18
from: Candidacy Committee: Candidates

We give thanks for God's provision of leadership for the CRCNA as we celebrate our 2024 candidates for the ministry of the Word! Please join us in asking the Lord to uphold them and guide them in their next steps. Pray also for the Lord of the harvest to send many more laborers into the harvest field.

Wednesday June 19
from: ReFrame: Grace

As delegates continue to meet at Synod 2024, offer this prayer with us from tomorrow’s Today devotions, written by Portuguese-ministry leader Hernandes Dias Lopes: “Loving God, only your grace can restore peace and bring forgiveness. Help us to work against breakdowns in our relationships. Help us to be agents of peace. For Jesus’ sake, Amen.”

Thursday June 20
from: Communications: Synod 2024

As synod concludes today, the future remains as it always does: unknown. Yet God’s promise holds, that he will be Immanuel (“God with us”). Pray that as the CRCNA moves ahead into the future, we may experience God’s presence and leading amid the uncertainty ahead.

Friday June 21
from: Edmonton Native Healing Centre: National Indigenous People Day (Canada)

Creator, thank you for calling us to be in reconciled relationships. In Edmonton we grieve the loss of one of those relationships in the passing of Sharon Turner, a board member who suddenly passed away. Please bless her family with peace. Creator, life is fragile, and we look forward to your coming again, when there will be no more death or mourning. Hiy, Hiy, Amen.

Saturday June 22
from: Resonate: Africa

Resonate missionary Anthony Sytsma has been planning and leading a lot of Helping without Hurting trainings in Uganda and other countries in Africa. Please pray for guidance as he leads these trainings, and for the participants as they put into practice what they have learned.

Sunday June 23
from: Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee: Indigenous Ministry Sunday

This year we think about the beauty of sharing food across cultures and the joy it gives as we continue a needed reconciliation journey. Please pray for continued depth, richness, and joy as the CRC leans into reconciled relationships with Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Monday June 24
from: ReFrame: Portuguese ministry

Members of our Portuguese ministry team are planning a family conference to share new ways to incorporate the Bible into family life. Pray that this event will help more families in Brazil access and apply Jesus’ teachings on a regular basis.

Tuesday June 25
from: World Renew: Clean water

Clean water is essential to good health, but for one-third of the global population it remains out of reach. World Renew helps communities to establish safe, consistent water sources and teach proper sanitation and hygiene practices. Please pray for all who do not have access to clean water. May God purify, protect, and multiply their water sources so that their communities may thrive.

Wednesday June 26
from: Resonate: Detroit

Safe, dignified, and affordable housing can be tough to find in Detroit. Hesed Community Church has been providing housing for two families and five individuals. The church also has two active housing rehabilitation projects and four waiting to begin. Give thanks for this church as they share the love of Christ in their city, and please pray for this work.

Thursday June 27
from: Thrive: Chaplains

Our chaplains who serve in industrial or corporate settings help to meet the needs of employees impacted by crises at home or at work who may not have a spiritual support network. Our workplace chaplains are regularly called on to offer spiritual care to employees experiencing grief, trauma, and crisis. Please pray for these chaplains and the people they serve.

Friday June 28
from: World Renew: Human trafficking awareness

Every 30 seconds, a child is trafficked. One in seven girls is married before reaching age 15. More than 600 million women live in regions of the world where domestic violence is not a crime. World Renew works to help bring justice where there is inequity, training families about the dangers of child trafficking, and working with government officials to help end these systemic issues. Ask God to bring justice into regions where injustice prevails.

Saturday June 29
from: Resonate: Haiti

Despite the challenges Haiti is facing, particularly in the capital of Port-au-Prince, young people in other parts of the country are hard at work through Resonate partner IMPACT Clubs. Please pray for these students as they grow as disciples of Christ and leaders in their communities.

Sunday June 30
from: Thrive: Summer

Pray for a gentle and smoothly executed transition into summer programming across congregational ministries. Pray for an excitement for what God has in store for each ministry in the summer months.

Monday July 1
from: CRC Communications: Canada Day

As Canada marks another year, give thanks for this country that has provided home and hospitality to many. Pray for God’s guidance for Canada’s leaders and all other citizens in navigating the challenging times we face today.

Tuesday July 2
from: Resonate Global Mission: Uganda

Give thanks for Kang Heo, a student at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Mich., who volunteered with Resonate in Uganda. He helped to lead Timothy Leadership Training with women in a rural village. Pray that the training will bear much fruit.

Wednesday July 3
from: World Renew: Disaster Response Services (DRS)

Several deadly tornadoes hit the U.S. Midwest over the past few months, causing widespread, catastrophic damage. Disaster Response Services is assessing needs and developing a long-term response. Please pray for families affected by these storms, and thank God for faithful volunteers who step up from across North America to help rebuild.

Thursday July 4
from: CRC Communications: Independence Day

As the United States celebrates its nationhood, let us thank God for his faithfulness and pray that he will guide the decisions made by people and leaders at all levels, especially as the country prepares for an election this coming fall.

Friday July 5
from: Resonate: Japan

"Pray that Christians and churches here will be welcoming and share the gospel in ways that are easy to understand,” ask Ken and Jeannie Lee, Resonate missionaries in Japan. Less than one percent of Japan’s population identifies as Christian.

Saturday July 6
from: Thrive: Seafarer ministry centres

Our Seafarer chaplains serve in coastal areas and minister exclusively to the crews of merchant ships and cruise vessels. Often these crew members are from distressed areas of the world, live in cramped quarters, and work long hours. A kind word, a listening ear, or some help in finding medical care can create an opportunity for discussion about God’s love and grace. Pray for the gospel-filled connections that these chaplains make each day.

Sunday July 7
from: ReFrame Ministries: Ukraine

Pray for Pastor Andre, who partners with ReFrame in Ukraine. Often our Russian ministry partners in Pastor Andre’s area connect their followers with Andre and his church. Pray that he and other church members may be able to meet the needs of people who connect with them during the ongoing war.

Monday July 8
from: Resonate: Haiti

Give thanks for God’s work through Haiti’s IMPACT clubs for youth. Despite the many challenges Haiti faces today, 23 of 30 clubs are still able to meet. “These children do not have any other form of entertainment or places to have fun, and it has been a stressful situation for both them and their parents,” said Sattoya Metelus, the IMPACT clubs leader.

Tuesday July 9
from: World Renew: Southern Africa

After a dryer than normal rainy season this year, regions across southern Africa are experiencing drought. The risks of hunger and malnutrition are especially high in Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia. Pray for the Lord’s provision, asking that emergency assistance efforts may be helpful and that conservation agriculture methods may be effective.

Wednesday July 10
from: Thrive: Safer churches

Praise God for 30 years of abuse prevention and response in the CRCNA!

Thursday July 11
from: Resonate: East Asia

A missionary serving in a country in East Asia asks for prayer for a woman who wants to learn more about Jesus. She’s been attending worship at the missionary’s church and recently attended a six-week course introducing the gospel. Please pray that God continues to draw this woman into relationship with him!

Friday July 12
from: Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee: Creation

Our Creator Father, we praise you for who you are, all you have done for us, and all that you continue to do. Your beauty in creation is awesome. We praise you for your amazing creativity in nature, and we sing your praises in unity with our brothers and sisters around the world. All glory be to you. Amen.

Saturday July 13
from: ReFrame: Japan

A woman named Nanaho responded to our Japanese audio program online after hearing about the challenges of living out one’s faith despite having family members who are nonbelievers. Pray for Nanaho and many others who want to share their faith with their loved ones.

Sunday July 14
from: Resonate: North Carolina

Pray for Higher Calling CRC, a Resonate partner church plant in North Carolina that is seeking to meet the needs of their community. Pray especially for their tutoring and mentorship programs for children living in the surrounding neighborhood.

Monday July 15
from: Thrive: Lasting peace in the Middle East

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

Tuesday July 16
from: World Renew: Peacebuilding

In many areas where we work, tensions between neighboring communities run high. When resources are limited, it can be difficult for some neighbors to live in peace. World Renew facilitates activities and conversations that help to break down walls and build up trust, and relationships are transformed by God’s grace. Pray for God’s blessings in this challenging work.

Wednesday July 17
from: ReFrame: Today devotions

Pray for Drew, a Today reader who recently asked for prayers for sobriety. Ask God to grant him the strength and courage to become sober and to overcome his struggles with drinking and drugs. Pray that he’ll find the support he needs and be able to restore his relationships with family members.

Thursday July 18
from: GEMS Girls' Clubs: Sisterhood Summit

Our Sisterhood Summit takes place in Chicagoland July 18-20. Please pray that the GEMS Girls’ Club leaders who attend will be renewed, encouraged, and equipped to reach even more girls with the hope of the gospel. Pray for safe travels and for the GEMS staff planning the event, that God may be glorified in all that takes place.

Friday July 19
from: Resonate: Colorado

New Gate Church, a Resonate partner church plant, grew from the English-language ministry of a Korean congregation. Give thanks for the ways God is working in and through this new church as they continue to raise up volunteers and leaders.

Saturday July 20
from: Intercultural Ministry: Community

Intercultural Ministry in Canada seeks to help the church foster a community in which all share their gifts and experience belonging. Pray that this ministry may bear fruit in the CRC. Pray for members of a multicultural church cohort specifically being coached to continue their growth in this area.

Sunday July 21
from: Calvin Theological Seminary: International students

Over 40 percent of our students are international students. Pray for travel plans, border crossings, and transitions—especially for new students. Pray for plans being made this summer to welcome all students again in the fall.

Monday July 22
from: ReFrame: Spanish ministry

ReFrame’s Spanish ministry partners ask you to pray for the political situation in Mexico. With recent political violence and a deteriorating relationship between Mexico and Ecuador, ReFrame’s partners are experiencing some interruptions in their ministry activities.

Tuesday July 23
from: Thrive: Gratitude

Just one year ago nine congregational ministries merged into Thrive. We thank God for a full year of ministry equipping and encouraging congregations!

Wednesday July 24
from: Resonate: Spain

It can be difficult to find a new job, especially for people who are refugees in their new country. Many of them often end up working jobs that they are overqualified for. Resonate missionaries Gary and Rachel De Leon in Spain are working on developing a job placement program to help newcomers find jobs that honor their skills, experience, and needs.

Thursday July 25
from: The King's University: Developments

With lots to be excited about, we have several programs in the process of being developed and approved. And, thanks to a generous donation, we have begun building a Centre for Excellence in the Sciences. Join us in praying for the new programs, for safety amid construction, and for excitement as we look ahead to what God will do in and through The King’s University.

Friday July 26
from: World Renew: Church partnerships

Praise God for churches across the U.S. and Canada that are participating in church-to-church partnerships with counterparts in Latin America and Africa. Ask the Lord to use these relationships to build his kingdom in practical ways.

Saturday July 27
from: Resonate: El Salvador

Seeds of New Creation, a Resonate partner in El Salvador, is working to promote food security and good nutrition among families who don’t always have enough to eat. Please pray for this work!

Sunday July 28
from: ReFrame: Arabic ministry

ReFrame’s Arabic ministry partners are working on a program to guide the children of pastors and support them psychologically and emotionally. Pray that these new media programs will ultimately reach pastors and their children who may be hurting.

Monday July 29
from: Thrive: Fellowship

Please pray for a spirit of love, understanding, and collaboration among members within your own congregation. Pray for hearts that bear faithfulness, patience, kindness, and other fruits of the Spirit.

Tuesday July 30
from: Resonate: Ontario

Pray for the young adults who are serving with the SOCO Beach Project, a Resonate partner in Ontario. These young adults are diving into spiritual formation and living in intentional community. Ask God to work in and through these young adults this summer.

Wednesday July 31
from: World Renew: Asia

Heat waves in recent months brought devastation to families in southern Asia. Pray for families who are vulnerable to food insecurity, especially those who may have lost crops or experienced health problems due to extreme weather. Pray for generous support for those who’ve been affected by hardships and for God’s justice and mercy to effect change and bring hope.