Prayer is one of the most powerful gifts God has given the Church. World Day of Prayer reminds us that when we pray, we join a global chorus of believers lifting their voices for justice, healing, and peace. Each year, Christians around the world use a shared liturgy written by women from a particular country, grounding our intercession in real stories and lived realities. 2026’s theme is “I will give you rest: Come,” and it comes from Nigeria.
At Bethel, we believe prayer shapes both our hearts and our actions. When we pray for communities experiencing hardship, we become more attentive to injustice and more ready to serve. Prayer stretches our imagination beyond our local concerns and reminds us that the body of Christ spans continents and cultures.
This observance also calls us to humility. We do not pray as saviors of the world, but as participants in God’s redemptive work. Through prayer, we align ourselves with God’s justice and compassion.
God of all nations, unite Your Church in faithful intercession.
As we pray for our global neighbors, expand our hearts and deepen our compassion.
Make our prayers bold and our obedience courageous.
Amen.
