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Prayer Requests
May 2026
“How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God's people to live together in harmony!”
Psalm 133:1, Good News Translation
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Dear Lord, we pray for all of the ministry projects taking place in Thailand and Myanmar, as partners conclude the first quarter of their activities. May each project bear fruit, strengthen communities and bring joy, encouragement and hope to the people they serve.
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Repeat prayer from yesterday.
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Lord, today is World Press Freedom Day. Thank You for the privilege of reading Tidings, free from persecution. Thank You that our contributors are free to write without fear of reprisal or discrimination. We pray for those areas where the press are in peril. Keep those journalists safe from harm, God, and may their efforts to promote democracy and justice prevail.
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Dear Lord, we pray for all those affected by fuel shortages, rising inflation, and the smog crisis caused by wildfires in Thailand and Myanmar. Please grant mercy, protection, and provision to families facing uncertainty, and bring relief to those struggling with poor air quality and difficult living conditions.
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Dear Lord, we pray for the new graduates of the Thailand Bethel Theological Institute as they step into ministry and mission work. Guide them, protect them, and strengthen them as they serve you in new places and situations.
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Dear Lord, we pray for mothers who are struggling today. Comfort and strengthen them. Protect their children from harm, and may these children be a comfort and encouragement to their parents in difficult times.
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Dear Lord, we pray for mothers in our communities this Mother’s Day, 2026. We pray that they will feel Your grace and peace in their hearts through difficult times.
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Dear Lord, give us the strength and courage to support mothers in our communities, through acts of service, prayer and a listening ear.
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Repeat prayer from yesterday.
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God, today on Mother’s Day, we thank You for our moms. May we be ever grateful for their contribution to our lives. For those of us who have difficult relationships with our mothers, heal wounds today. For those of us who have lost our mothers, comfort us in our grief. And for those whose mothers are still with us, may we be blessings to them today and always.
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Lord, we pray with the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) for BWA Member Partner, the Union of Evangelical Christian Baptists of Belarus, with 250 churches and 11,540 members. We thank you for the leaders, who continue the work of discipleship despite challenges. Be with them as they continue to care and support Ukrainians impacted by war.
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Lord, we pray for BWA Member Partner, the Baptist Union of Croatia, with 49 churches and 1,744 members. Thank you for the new believers, particularly young adults, who are joining the church as a result of outreach. Be with them as new leaders are raised up and educated for God’s work.
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Lord, we pray for BWA Member Partner, the Union of Baptist Churches in Slovenia, with 7 churches and 160 members. Thank you for their faithfulness despite repression. Grow their witness and may their churches’ influence expand and grow.
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Dear Lord, we pray for pastors across Latin America who are facing shortages of food, fuel and electricity, and who are grieving the loss of church members who have emigrated due to economic difficulties. Strengthen them with grace, perseverance and hope as they continue to serve faithfully in difficult circumstances.
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Dear Lord, we pray for the young people in Germany who attended the Easter Bible camp. Draw them closer to you, lead them to local churches where they can grow in faith, and help them continue to nurture their relationship with you.
16. Repeat prayer from yesterday.
17. Dear Lord, we pray for the Crandall Claystone team as they return from Kenya, where they served alongside CBM partner Africa Christian Church & Schools in children’s ministry and food security projects. Encourage them as they process the new experiences and things you taught them. Use this experience to deepen their faith and strengthen relationships.
18. Dear Lord, we pray for peace and stability in South Sudan. Bring an end to violence and uncertainty, protect vulnerable people and guide leaders toward wisdom, justice and reconciliation.
19. Dear Lord, we pray for The Baptist Union of Kazakhstan (a CBM Partner) as they are struggling to transfer funds to start a church planting and missionary project. Lord, we pray that these barriers would be removed, and their ministry would flourish.
20. Dear Lord, we pray for children and families across the Middle East and North Africa who are living in the shadow of conflict. Surround them with your protection, peace, and provision, and place caring people around them to meet their practical needs.
21. Dear Lord, we pray for churches across Atlantic Canada as they seek to reach younger generations. Give pastors, leaders and volunteers wisdom, creativity, and courage as they share the Gospel with children, teens, and young adults in ways that are faithful and meaningful.
22. Dear Lord, we pray for those in our churches who are lonely, grieving or struggling with mental health challenges. Remind them that they are deeply loved by You and help us to be communities where people are seen, supported, and cared for.
23. Repeat prayer from yesterday.
24. Dear Lord, we pray for families across Atlantic Canada who are struggling with the rising cost of living, housing insecurity and financial stress. Provide for their needs, strengthen their relationships and help churches to be places of generosity, hospitality, and practical support.
25. Dear Lord, we pray for camp ministries across our region as they prepare for the summer season. Bless directors, staff and volunteers as they plan. May camps be places where children, youth and families encounter Your love and grow in faith.
26. Dear Lord, we pray for pastors and ministry leaders who are tired, discouraged or carrying heavy burdens. Renew their strength, encourage their hearts and remind them that their labour in You is never in vain.
27. Dear Lord, we pray for those who are preparing for baptism, church membership or new steps of faith. Strengthen them as they grow in their relationship with You, and surround them with churches that will encourage and disciple them.
28. Dear Lord, we pray for churches in small towns and rural communities across Atlantic Canada. Encourage congregations that may feel small, isolated or stretched thin. Remind them that every act of faithfulness matters, and use them to bring hope, friendship and the love of Christ to their communities.
29. Dear Lord, we pray for churches around the world facing persecution. Strengthen believers who worship in secret or live under threat because of their faith. Give them courage, protection and a deep assurance of Your presence.
30. Repeat prayer from yesterday.
31. Dear Lord, thank You for spring. As flowers and trees bloom, may it bring a fresh wave of hope and joy into our communities, a reminder of the promise that You make all things new, in Your time.