Hebrews 12:1-2  Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2  looking to Jesus, the founder (champion, originator, author, leader, source) and perfecter (finisher, discipliner, the One who brings faith to maturity) of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

Matthew 6:5 is the section on the Lord’s Prayer. Verse 10 has this very familiar line: “on earth as it is in heaven.” Now let’s put these two thoughts together in prayer. In this prayer guide I am going to ask you to ‘Fix your eyes on Jesus,” as He is the founder of your faith AND He is the perfecter of your faith. When we have our ‘eyes’ or our full attention FIXED on Him, then we will be able to pray His will into our community. When His will is being accomplished this will be a moment of, ‘on earth as it is in heaven’ or His Kingdom Come!

The chorus from the hymn, “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” expresses this idea perfectly:
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.

Art & Media – John 14:23
Australia has passed a law banning social media to kids under 16. Changes in laws can be helpful, but let’s pray for a change of heart on the part of Christian kids so they will be filled with light, hope, love and a desire to share the gospel. This is true change.

Business – Proverbs 3:4-5
A local businessman has demonstrated over and over the effective power of prayer in his business. Pray for business leaders/owners to see that God loves a Kingdom minded business and will work for them if they submit to prayer (fix their eyes on Jesus), and seek to honor Him in all decisions.

Church – Colossians 3:16
1. Pray for the church, the bride of Christ to, “fix our eyes on Jesus” in a new way this year (2026). Pray that everyone who attends church will fall in love with the Word of God – and the Author (of the Word and of our Faith!)

2. The Bible tells us we are created in God’s image. Pray for the Church to have eyes to see Christ’s image in each of their own members and from there be able to reach out to the image bearers in their neighborhoods. Colossians 3:12-15.

Development – Philippians 4:13
Pray the families of our social workers, that when they go home they have a loving faith-filled place to worship, rest and recover before they go back to work. For the home to be a place of rest and healing as heaven is a place of healing.

Education – John 15:5
Pray John 15:5 for each believer in our school systems. Pray that we would see and experience on earth as it is in
heaven, the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit that will bring about much fruit.

Family – John 16:13

Pray for the seeking of truth (eyes fixed on Jesus) that is so challenged right now with the deception, lies, AI, social media, etc., that families together would set Jesus apart as HOLY and seek Him before being confused by the messages from the world.

Government – Hebrews 12:1
1. Pray for first responders: Safety has to be first. Pray that God protects our hearts from the suffering and pain that we are exposed to all the time… and that we would turn to Him for comfort instead of other things.
2. Pray that God gives us supernatural understandings of the EMS situations we encounter, to give the best care to our patients.
3. Pray for the newly elected people taking their new positions to have the courage to speak and demand truth
in all discussions and decisions. We know that Jesus is the Way the Truth and the Life so the truth on an
issue aligns with Him.

Health – Isaiah 50:4-5
Pray for the light of Christ in each believer in medicine. The winter darkness needs the piercing light of Christ when the needs coming in the door are very troubled.

Pray for your neighborhood – your Family, Church, Schools.
Choose 3 neighbor families to pray for with your family. Get to know them and pray for the Holy Spirit touch their hearts so that they ask you about your source of hope.

Praying for the World – International Missions/Israel/Native Americans

Great Commission – Matthew 28:20

1. Pray for gospel teams to prayer walk the streets of Whatcom County just as 1000’s of teams prayer walking streets all around the world.

2. Over the course of 2025 the Lord has enabled one million Gospels to be supplied to an indigenous ministry in India that is targeting a vast area of unreached people. Pray that God will use these Gospels to draw many people to Christ! Key Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11

Israel – Romans 11:23, Psalm 122:6

1. Pray for the many believers who are sharing the gospel with Jewish people worldwide. Pray they will be able to show them the truth of Romans 11:23.

2. Ps 122:6 calls us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. This has been a long war and is not over. Let us with perseverance continue to pray as God has specifically called us to pray.

Native Americans – 1 Peter 3:15
1. Pray for great unity among the Jesus followers in and near the tribes. Pray John 17:23
2. Pray to the author of faith (Heb 12) asking Him to bring about a great move of faith and salvation among the tribes.

PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES in January and February
1. Jan 10 praying in Seattle preparing for the World Cup (check our website and emails for details).
2. Prayer trip to Olympia to pray in the halls of government during legislative session (details on website soon).
3. Bless Every Home – https://app.blesseveryhome.com/
4. https://110cities.com/, praying for the unreached peoples of the world – The Great Commission
5. Another prayer tool/opportunity – if you use the YouVersion Bible app here is a link to a daily plan that will give you the opportunity to pray by name for people in the spiritually darkest parts of the world, with this you are directly part of the Great Commission.  https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/64200-365-prayers-to-change-the-world.
6. If you want more info call or text Tim at 360-483-8691, email: timscott@lowpc.org.
7. LOWPC website: www.lowpc.org