Prayer Guide

“But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the service of the word.”
Acts 6:4

In an effort to joyfully keep watch over the souls entrusted to us here at Cornerstone, our Pastors are committed to praying for you. We know Jesus Himself prays for all who are under His care, and as His under-shepherds, who will give an account to Him, we want to follow His example as we seek your good and His glory.

This guide is intended to help us pray for you more intentionally and effectively. Please take time to consider the following guidelines, since they reflect the things we want to bring before God on your behalf. We also know there may be other needs, burdens, or joys not covered here. So, please let us know of additional ways we can be praying for you.

If you would like a follow-up conversation or more resources/help regarding anything you share, please let us know. Lord willing, this guide will serve our goal of faithfully praying for you.

1. Yourself

  • Are you currently encouraged or discouraged in your spiritual life? Why?
  • What truth(s) or passage(s) have been encouraging to you lately?
  • Is there any way we could encourage you more?

2. Your Marriage (If Applicable)

  • Are there any specific ways in which you need help loving your spouse?
  • Are there any aspects of your role as a husband or wife that we could help you think or pray about?
  • Husband: How well do you feel like you are reflecting Christ’s love for the Church?
  • Wife: How well do you feel like you are reflecting the Church’s subjection of Herself to Christ?
  • Is there anything you feel you should be doing better to reflect your one-flesh union with your spouse?

3. Your Children (If Applicable)

  • Are you currently encouraged or discouraged in your parenting?
  • How can we encourage you toward loving and consistent training/discipline of your children?
  • Are there any areas that could use special attention for prayer or equipping?
  • Do you participate in intentional times of spiritual training and/or evangelism of your child(ren)? How?

4. Your Family (If Applicable)

  • Are you currently encouraged or discouraged in your family relationships?
  • Are there any relationships in which you need help honoring the Lord?
  • What difficulties/struggles are currently or potentially impacting your family? (Physical, spiritual, financial, etc.)

5. Your Church

  • How would you explain your current participation in Church life at Cornerstone?
  • How are you cultivating meaningful relationships at Cornerstone?
  • Is there any way you would like to serve at Cornerstone that you currently are not?
  • Are you faithfully and joyfully stewarding the time, talent, and resources entrusted to you by God?
  • By what means are you currently growing as a disciple of Jesus? Do you feel like you’re taking advantage of the opportunities you can in your current season of life? Why (not)?
  • Are you aware of any relationships with our members that need to be restored? Is there any reason that the Lord’s Table would display a message of unity with other members that is contradicted in practice?

6. Miscellaneous

  • Is there anything you wish we would ask that we have not asked?
  • Is there anything you could tell us that would help us serve you better?