31 Days of Prayer

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Day One – Hear Our Prayer

Acts 6:4 “But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
As we continue to lay before your glorious throne, we humbly ask that you hear our prayers. We will devote ourselves in prayer and to the ministry of your word as your servants to further your Kingdom and bring fame to your Great Name. Praise be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Day Two – Prayer over Freedom for those Enslaved

2 Corinthians 3:17 “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”

Lord, you know every person who is enslaved and every soul that cries out for mercy. May your Holy Spirit indwell in them for comfort and peace, may they know you are near. We humbly ask that you, in your glory, set them free, Lord!

Day Three – Prayer for the Fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”

Lord, we pray over our leadership the Fruit of the Spirit. We pray for a deep love for the women that is only given by you. We pray for a joy that would give them hope, a peace that surpassess all understanding, patience that is filled with grace; and kindness, goodness and gentleness that would comfort their pain, and self-control that would allow her to lead in integrity and truth.

Day Four – Prayer for Restoration

Psalms 51:12 “Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.”

Lord, you are the Almighty, who can restore all things under heaven. We ask that what the devil meant for harm, be restored to the beauty you intended for her when you created her in your image.

Day Five – Prayer Over Women And Children

Zeph 3:17 “The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”

Lord Jesus, we praise you for these women and children, who you created in your image. We give you praise that you are their Redeemer and Hope, the truth and light, their one True King. Heal their hearts, minds and souls that they might give you praise everlasting.

Day Six – Prayer for the Women of this City Moving to other Cities

Deuteronomy 28:3 “Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country.”

Lord, you have revealed to us that there are many who are suffering in this city through human trafficking. We pray for those women and children that are rescued and placed in cities with a deep support network that fit their needs. We pray over their protection and restoration. That you would heal all the years that the locusts have destroyed and begin again a new life in them.

Day Seven – Prayer over Women Coming to this City

2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.”

Heavenly Father, you are a God of all places. You know who exactly will be coming to Topeka to be restored for your Glory. We pray over their abuse and that you would restore “all the years that the locusts have destroyed” and make it new. We pray that their old new would be literally gone and protect their new life in you.

Day Eight – Prayer Over Indian Reservations

Psalm 67:4 “May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples with equity and guide the nations of the earth.”

Lord, long before we were here, you created the Native Americans, whom you love. However, Lord, this group of people needs healing and restoration to stop the exploitation of their own women and girls. We pray mightily and in your name over all the tribes that still exist today.

Day Nine- Prayer Over Anonymity

2 Thessalonians 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”

Lord, you work in amazing ways to see that Your will be done. We pray for the anonymity of the women being brought to this city. We pray for those involved to keep their identity protected and we pray against those who would compromise their safety to be kept away. Give the leadership working with the abused discernment on who they can trust.

Day Ten – Prayer Over Unity

Revelations 7:9 “After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands.”

Lord, we pray over unity between all the resources you have established to conquer this grave abuse toward so many. We pray that we all stand together in your great name no matter the nation, tribe or tongue!

Day Eleven – Prayer Over Community

Romans 14:19 “So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding…”

Dear Lord, we ask humbly that the rest of our community and beyond would join us in this fight against human trafficking. Work for those who have a vision for the lost and bring them alongside us to complete this good work you have set before your church.

Day Twelve – Prayer Over the Pimps and Johns

Ephesains 5:11-12 “Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.”

Lord, we stand strong in your name and against these vile sins that are being committed against these women and children. May your Holy Spirit chase down these pimps and Johns until they turn to you. Bring down the wicked, Oh My Lord.

Day Thirteen – Salvation for the Pimps and Johns

Acts 3:19 “Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out.”

Jesus, your desire is for all to be rescued, even those that are persecuring your beloved children. May these pimps and johns hear your name, fall on their knees and proclaim your name above all names.

Day Fourteen – Prayer over Government Leadership

Roman 13:14 “For government is God’s servant for your good.”

Lord, since the beginning of time, you have established law through government that it might be used for good and your glory. We pray specifically that you would grant favor over any collaboration with the city officials, housing authority, zoning, and others involved to make this city a safe haven for those in need.

Day Fifteen – Prayer over Law Enforcement

2 Thessalonians 3:5 “May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.”Jesus, we pray over the men and women of the law enforcement. We pray for wisdom and discernment when they interact with the vulnerable. We pray for their eyes to be open to the alienated and to those scheming. Lord, if they do not know you, we pray for their souls to be drawn to you. May you protect their families and them as they work to protect your cities.

Day Sixteen – Prayer over School Administration

Genesis 33:5 “Jacob answered, “They are the children God has graciously given your servant.”

Heavenly Father, may the teachers and school administrators see each child as a gift from God. May they protect them and be there advocates when the children can not speak for themselves. Give them enormous amounts of patience and perseverance. Bless them in their efforts, Oh Lord.

Day Seventeen – Prayer over Community Leadership

Eph 4:12 “To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ…”

Dear Lord, We pray over the leadership in our city that is equipped to stand against Human trafficking. Speak into them wisdom, build them up and equip them for the ministry you have set before them. Lord, continue to show your faithfulness in all details and timing. We pray for protection over their families as they boldly stand in the gap for the vulnerable, for the women you created in your image.

Day Eighteen – Prayer over Prayer Warriors

Ephesians 6:18 “With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints.”

Jesus, more than anything, you call us to pray. We ask, in your name, that you would raise up more prayer warriors all over this Nation to fight against the schemes of the devil and his agents. We pray that you would protect them and their families and give them insight on specific needs. We ask, humbly, that you would hear our prayers, Oh Lord.

Day Nineteen – Prayer over Large Events

Proverbs 15:3 “The eyes of the Lord are in every place beholding evil and the good.”

Lord, it gives you great pleasure to see your children enjoy the gifts you’ve given them whether in sport, music or otherwise. With these events comes evil and we ask that you expose those that are using these events to exploit women and children.

Day Twenty – Prayer Over the Renewing of Our Minds

Romans 12:12 “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

God, you created our minds for your glory and we ask that you renew them. Pornography has invaded our culutre and ruined the minds of millions. We ask that you speak directly to the minds of those intertwined in this devastating addiction and free them. We pray that they turn to you before it leads to the exploitation of women and children.

Day Twenty-One – Prayer over East Asia, Russia, US, Central America, Middle East

2 Chronicles 16:9 “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him. You have done foolishly in this, for from now on you will have wars.”

Almighty, You search throughout the whole world seeking for those that love you and waging war against those that seek to destroy all that you have created. We pray specially over these countries that you may bless those protecting and working against Human Trafficking and we pray you wage war on those who are particiapitng in it.

Day Twenty-Two – Prayer Against the Financial Industry

1 Peter 3:12 “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.”

Jesus, we simply ask you to take down the financial system that is supporting the human trafficking system acorss the world. Bring it down in such a way that many will turn to you. At the same time, we ask that you increase the financial resources of those protecting the vulnerable.

Day Twenty-Three – Prayer over Resources

Proverbs 11:25 “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.”

Lord, only you know the exact resources needed to care for the vulnerable and so we submit our need to control earthly security over to You. We lay down the funds to support this ministry, the labor and materials to run the home, the food, clothing and physical needs of the house. We pray a blessing over those who give that they may be drawn closer in their generosity.

Day Twenty-Four – Prayer For Clarity

Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.”

Jesus, we humbly ask for your instruction and clear direction. We pray for your counsel and loving eye to stay upon us as each detail is made to further your kingdom in this ministry. In your generosity, you give to us what we lack in wisdom and we give you praise.

Day Twenty-Five – Prayer over Mentors and Volunteers

Matthew 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Lord, we lift up all those that will walk through your doors that they will become your disciples. We pray for mentors and volunteers that can speak truth about their beauty and worth in You and that they know that you will be with them to the end of the age.

Day Twenty-Six – Prayer Over Safety of our Home

2 Samuel 7:10 “I will establish a homeland for my people, Israel, planting them so they may live in a secure location where they will never be disturbed anymore. Wicked people will no longer afflict them, as happened in the past.”

Heavenly Father, you are a God of all places. You created everything under the Sun and have set aside a specific location for your beloved to dwell. May this be a place that the wicked will no longer afflict them, that you would establish a ring of protection around this home through your angels and your presence be ever present all the days of their lives.

Day Twenty-Seven – Prayer over Immigrant Children

Psalm 82: 3-4 “Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.”

Lord, we pray over all the immigrant children without protectors and that you would be their protector. Protect these young souls, Oh Lord. Fend off the wicked, destroy their schemes and annihilate their networks. Oh Lord, have mercy on these children. We also ask how you want us to help in this situation. Speak to us oh Lord.

Day Twenty-Eight – Prayer over House Mom

Col 2:10 “And you have filled in him (her), who is the head of all rule and authority.”

Dear Lord, We pray over the house mom you have assigned for such a time as this. You have given her all she needs, especially yourself and you have filled with the Holy Spirit to guide her and keep her. What she lacks now, you will provide in due time. Keep her safe Lord, give her wisdom with each woman and continue to speak truth into her life.

Day Twenty-Nine – Prayer over P2R Administration

Ephesians 4:11-12 “Christ himself gave the teacher…to equip to his people with works of service, so the body of Christ may be built up.”

Holy and Righteous God. You have given many a mission to restore your people and we give you praise. We pray for a network of people to invest in them and guide them. Continue to equip your sons and daughters to your works, so that he/she may build up the body of Christ for your glory.

Day Thirty – Prayer Against Strife

1 Tim 2:8 “I desire then that in every place the ‘women’ should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling….”

Jesus, we lift up our holy hands to you in submission to any project you call us into as a group. We pray against any anger, quarreling, resentment, or jealousy and that it would be made known quickly the moment it surfaces. You are the King of Peace and we pray that we continue to pursue the King of Peace to the end of the age.

Day Thirty-One – Pray to End Human Trafficking

Revelation 19:16 “And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”

Lord we praise you! You have freed so many from the yoke of slavery! You are the Kings of King and the Lord of Lords and that nothing goes unnoticed. We submit to you all the souls that are still imprisoned and we rely on your timing of their freedom. One day, you will free all of the captives and set them free for your glory, forever and ever. Amen.