JULY 21 PRAYER GUIDE

We want to lean into the opportunities that God gives us to be part of His work of transformation in our church, our community, and our country. This happens as we lean in being the church seven days a week instead of one day a week…

This Wednesday, our nation’s president will be speaking just down the street at Wheeler High School. Our heart is for the good of all people, and we want to love our neighbors well, so we plan to leave our parking lot open to the public, where our staff will be handing out water bottles and snacks to event attendees and protestors alike.

As we prepare to be the Church on our street this week, we want to invite you to join us in prayer for our community and our country. We will have a worship and prayer service in the park on Tuesday evening, July 21, at 7PM. Regardless of whether you join us in prayer in person or from a distance, we have created the following Scripture-based prayer guide as a resource.

Prayer Service Worship Lyrics

  • Firm Foundation (He Won't)
    by Austin Davis, Chandler Moore, and Cody Carnes

    Verse 1
    Christ is my firm foundation
    The rock on which I stand
    When everything around me is shaken
    I've never been more glad
    That I put my faith in Jesus
    'Cause He's never let me down
    He's faithful through generations
    So why would He fail now

    Chorus 1
    He won't He won't

    Verse 2
    I've still got joy in chaos
    I've got peace that makes no sense
    So I won't be going under
    I'm not held by my own strength
    'Cause I've built my life on Jesus
    He's never let me down
    He's faithful in every season
    So why would He fail now

    Chorus 2
    He won't He won't
    He won't fail
    He won't fail (no)

    Misc 1
    (Oh) Rain came and wind blew
    But my house was built on You
    (And) I'm safe with You
    I'm going to make it through
    (REPEAT)

    Misc 2
    Yeah I'm going to make it through
    'Cause I'm standing strong on You
    Yeah I'm going to make it through
    'Cause my house is built on You
    Chorus 3
    He won't He won't
    He won't fail
    He won't fail no He won't (edited)

  • Nothing Else
    by Cody Carnes, Jessie Early, and Hank Bentley

    Chorus 1
    I'm caught up in Your presence
    I just want to sit here at Your feet
    I'm caught up in this holy moment
    I never want to leave
    Oh I'm not here for blessings
    Jesus You don't owe me anything
    More than anything that You can do
    I just want You

    Verse 1
    I'm sorry when I've just gone through the motions
    I'm sorry when I just sang another song
    Take me back to where we started
    I open up my heart to You

    Verse 2
    I'm sorry when I've come with my agenda
    I'm sorry when I forgot that You're enough
    Take me back to where we started
    I open up my heart to You

    Bridge
    I just want You
    Nothing else
    Nothing else
    Nothing else will do

  • Christ be Magnified

    by Cody Carnes, Cory Asbury, and Ethan Hulse

    Verse 1
    Were creation suddenly articulate
    With a thousand tongues to lift one cry
    Then from north to south and east to west
    We'd hear Christ be magnified

    Verse 2
    Were the whole earth echoing His eminence
    His name would burst from sea and sky
    From rivers to the mountain tops
    We'd hear Christ be magnified

    Chorus 1
    O Christ be magnified
    Let His praise arise
    Christ be magnified in me
    O Christ be magnified
    From the altar of my life
    Christ be magnified in me

    Verse 3
    When ev'ry creature finds its inmost melody
    And ev'ry human heart its native cry
    O then in one enraptured hymn of praise
    We'll sing Christ be magnified

    (Bridge)
    I won't bow to idols
    I'll stand strong and worship You
    And if it puts me in the fire
    I'll rejoice 'cause You're there too
    I won't be formed by feelings
    I hold fast to what is true
    If the cross brings transformation
    Then I'll be crucified with You
    (You can hang me there with You)

    (Bridge)
    'Cause death is just the doorway
    Into resurrection life
    If I join You in Your suff'rings
    Then I'll join You when You rise

    And when You return in glory
    With all the angels and the saints
    My heart will still be singing
    My song will be the same

  • For The One
    by Paul McClure and Jenn Johnson

    Verse 1
    Let me be filled
    With kindness and compassion for the one
    The one for whom You loved and gave Your Son
    For humanity increase my love

    Chorus 1
    Help me to love with open arms like You do
    A love that erases all the lines and sees the truth
    Oh that when they look in my eyes
    They would see You
    Even in just a smile
    They would feel the Father’s love

    Verse 2
    Oh how You love us
    From the homeless to the famous and in-between
    You formed us You made us carefully
    ‘Cause in the end we’re all Your children

    (Bridge)
    So let all my life tell of who You are
    And the wonder of Your never-ending love
    Oh let all my life tell of who you are
    That You’re wonderful and such a good Father
    (REPEAT)
    That You are wonderful and such a good Father

  1. Pray for Christ to be our foundation and hope, rather than any political ideology.

    “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulders: and his name shall be called wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, the Prince of peace." Isaiah 9:6

  2. Pray that the Church, our community, and our nation would walk in the kind of unity that brings peace.

    "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:1-3

  3. Pray for wisdom that comes from God, rather than the wisdom of the world.

    “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5

  4. Pray for those in positions of authority, that they would lead in such a way as to bring peace and godliness.

    "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness." 1 Timothy 2:1-2

  5. Pray for those in need in our community, that they would experience God as their provider and advocate through the love of His people.

    "If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday." Isaiah 58:10

  6. Pray that the Church would be known for its compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

    "Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience..." Colossians 3:12-14

  7. Pray for safety for all who come to Holt Road on Wednesday.

Prayer Guide