Over the years I have heard different suggestions for being deliberate to regularly pray through a prayer list. Some recommend praying on certain days of the week for various needs. The thought came to me to use the acronym F-A-M-I-L-Y as a way to do this. Since Sunday is the Lord's Day set aside for worship, rest, and hopefully a special emphasis on the Word and prayer, I consider this a reminder and guide for Monday through Saturday prayer. It is helpful to keep a small journal to record the prayer requests and the praise as God answers!
F - pray for family members, spouses, children, grandchildren, their jobs, marriages, spiritual growth, etc.
A - pray for "acquaintances", friends, coworkers, neighbors, and others the Lord brings to mind.
M - pray for missionaries, the persecuted church, mission agencies, countries in the news, etc.
I - pray for those who are ill, caregivers, shut-ins, the grieving, anyone carrying a heavy burden.
L - pray for the leadership of your church, Pastors, elders, Sunday School teachers, deacons, and the leaders in government.
Y - pray for the youth in your church, children of your friends, those who you are mentoring, the marriages of the young families; for spiritual growth, commitment, protection, etc.
Ephesians 6:18 - Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.
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