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Intercession Inventory

50 People & Groups to Pray For

Immediate Family

  1. My spouse — for spiritual leadership/support, unity, and intimacy
  2. My children — for protection, salvation, and godly character
  3. My parents — for health, wisdom, and deepening faith
  4. My siblings — for their families, faith, and flourishing
  5. Extended family members far from God

Inner Circle

  1. A friend walking through suffering or loss
  2. A friend facing a major decision
  3. A friend whose marriage needs strengthening
  4. A friend struggling with doubt or discouragement
  5. A friend who doesn't yet know Jesus

Church Community

  1. My pastor(s) — for wisdom, protection, and fresh anointing
  2. Church elders and deacons — for unity and discernment
  3. Worship leaders — for authentic hearts and Spirit-led worship
  4. Children's and youth ministry leaders
  5. Small group leaders and members
  6. New believers being discipled
  7. Those serving behind the scenes
  8. Those who have drifted from community
  9. Upcoming church decisions or initiatives
  10. Financial provision and generosity in the congregation

Workplace & Spheres of Influence

  1. My boss or supervisor
  2. Colleagues and teammates
  3. Difficult coworkers or workplace relationships
  4. Those I lead or influence
  5. Unbelievers in my professional sphere

Local Community

  1. Neighbors — especially those I know by name
  2. Local schools, teachers, and administrators
  3. First responders — police, firefighters, EMTs
  4. Healthcare workers in my community
  5. Local government officials
  6. The homeless and marginalized nearby
  7. Local businesses and their owners
  8. Those battling addiction in my city

Nation & Leaders

  1. The President and executive leadership
  2. Congress and legislators
  3. Supreme Court justices
  4. State and local elected officials
  5. Military service members and their families
  6. Wisdom and integrity for all in authority
  7. Revival and awakening across the nation

Global & Persecuted Church

  1. Missionaries my church supports
  2. Persecuted believers in hostile nations
  3. Underground church leaders risking their lives
  4. Unreached people groups with no gospel access
  5. Refugees and displaced peoples
  6. Victims of trafficking and exploitation
  7. Global church leaders and movements
  8. Bible translators working on remaining languages
  9. Nations in crisis, war, or natural disaster
  10. The spread of the gospel to every tribe and tongue

Scriptural Prayers to Pray Over Others

For Spiritual Strength — Ephesians 3:16–19

Father, I pray that out of Your glorious riches You would strengthen ____________ with power through Your Spirit in their inner being, so that Christ may dwell in their heart through faith. Root and establish them in love, that they may grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and know this love that surpasses knowledge.

For Wisdom & Knowledge — Colossians 1:9–12

Lord, fill ____________ with the knowledge of Your will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that they may live a life worthy of You and please You in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power for great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to You.

For Protection — 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Lord, You are faithful. Strengthen and protect ____________ from the evil one. Guard their heart, mind, and household from every scheme of the enemy.

For Salvation — Romans 10:1

Father, my heart's desire and prayer for ____________ is that they may be saved. Open their eyes to see their need for You. Remove every barrier and soften their heart to receive the gospel. Send laborers across their path who will speak Your truth in love.

For Peace — Philippians 4:6–7

Lord, help ____________ not to be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, to present their requests to You. Guard their heart and mind with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.

For Perseverance — Hebrews 12:1–2

Lord, help ____________ throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Empower them to run with perseverance the race marked out for them, fixing their eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." — Mark 11:24