Prayer about The Unchurched
Introduction
Prayer is a powerful mover, a divine conversation, a sacred connection with our heavenly Father. It has the power to mend the broken, to bring peace in the chaos, and light to the darkness. It is a way to reflect our concerns, express our gratitude, ask for guidance, and share love with God. We are privileged to communicate with God openly and honestly, regardless of the place, time, or situation.
Through prayer, we don’t just communicate our needs but we also acknowledge God’s sovereignty, proclaim his goodness, and stand in awe of His unwavering mercy and grace. This is why today; we will be engaging in a prayer for the Unchurched – those who have not yet had the joy of experiencing the love of God in a community of believers.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart open for your guidance and an ear attuned to Your voice. I stand in the gap for the unchurched, Lord, those who have yet to find their home in You through the community of the church.
Lord, I pray that you touch their hearts in a way that they may feel Your divine and unconditional love. Soften the hard shells, break the high walls, and open the closed doors in their hearts to let Your love seep in, oh God.
Bring believers into their lives, Father, who will reflect your love and grace unto them. May they be moved by your spirit, let them see the richness and fulfillment of a life rooted in You and surrounded by a loving Church community.
God, I ask you to prepare their hearts to serve You and make them feel the love and joy that comes from a personal relationship with You. Illuminate their path as they walk towards finding their church family.
May they understand Your word, feel the passion of your love, and experience the peace that only comes from knowing and accepting You. In the precious name of Jesus Christ, I pray, Amen.
Conclusion
My dear friend, the prayer for the unchurched isn’t just the responsibility of the church leaders; it is a call to every believer. We are all part of God’s mission to make disciples of all nations, and this includes reaching out to those who are yet to find their place in God’s family.
I encourage you to continue spending time with God, through prayer and His Word. Pursue a deeper understanding of His heart while also seeking out how you can display His love to those around you. This act of faithful prayer can sow seeds that blossom into a journey towards the Church.
We welcome you to continue your short bible study with us at BGodInspired.com. Our hope is to encourage, empower and inspire you as you walk boldly in your relationship with God while also encouraging others. Let’s rejoice in the connectivity that comes from our communal worship and shared faith.
Generate specific and customized prayers at your fingertips: Prayer Anywhere GPT .
Journal Prompts about The Unchurched
1. Reflect on the biblical parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15:4-7. How does this parable apply in reaching out to the Unchurched? How can we as Christians apply this in our daily lives?
2. Based on the Great Commission from Matthew 28:16-20, write your thoughts about your personal role and responsibilities in reaching to the Unchurched. What steps can you take to fulfill these responsibilities?
3. In the Acts of the Apostles we see early Christian communities sharing everything they had and embracing those on the margins. How do you see these principles referenced in modern society in regard to the Unchurched?
4. Jesus often approached individuals society considered exiled or sinful. Using the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10, how is his response to being seen by Jesus similar or different to the responses of the Unchurched today when they are seen and welcomed by the church community?
5. Reflect on the parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37. How does this story uniquely challenge your understanding of who is our ‘neighbor’, especially regarding the Unchurched?
6. Paul spoke in 1 Corinthians 9:22 saying, “I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.” How does this verse influence your perspective on understanding and interacting with the Unchurched people in your life?
7. In Matthew 9:9-13, Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector, to follow him. The Pharisees question why Jesus is associating with tax collectors and sinners. Reflecting on Jesus’ response, how does this passage instruct us to approach the Unchurched?
8. Jesus often used parables to teach his followers. If you were to create a parable that brings light to the importance of reaching out to the Unchurched, what would it be? Reflect on this and try to write your own modern-day parable.