A global prayer initiative by WEA- Family Challenge to mobilize the Church families to pray for issues faced by families globally through daily devotional podcast followed by 40-minute prayer gathering over Zoom.

Zoom prayer:  Indian Standard Time 4:30 PM , starting on 14th February to 30th March 2024 ( excluding Sundays) /11 am GMT. 

Led by Dr. P C Mathew, Global Director WEA- Family challenge.

40 Days Prayer for Families as Families

Based on Isaiah 58

Date Title Description Devotional PDF Devotional Video
14th Feb 2024 Praying as families to do what pleases Him Praying for families to be delivered from presumptuous understanding of pleasing God. Day 1 Day 1
15th Feb 2024 Praying as families for those exploited in their work. Praying for families who are exploited and repent from exploiting people under our care. Day 2 Day 2
16th Feb 2024 Praying as families for women who are exploited. Praying for women who are victims of exploitation and the church to respond in helping them. Day 3 Day 3
17th Feb 2024 Praying as families for children who are exploited. Praying for children who are victims of exploitation and as church to pray against the forces of darkness to deliver them. Day 4 Day 4
19th Feb 2024 Praying as families for those facing exploitation within the body of Christ. Praying for the church to reflect and repent for exploitation and misuse of power. Day 5 Day 5
20th Feb 2024 Praying as families for families who quarrel and are strife stricken. Praying for the families within the church and outside that are plagued with strife and quarrel to be delivered. Day 6 Day 6
21st Feb 2024 Praying as families for those facing violence and domestic abuse. Praying for people who are subject to violence and domestic abuse to be delivered and the church to pray against the root of anger and ego that fuels and stand for the victims. Day 7 Day 7
22nd Feb 2024 Praying as families for those who practice tokenism and ritualistic faith. Praying for people who practice ritualistic faith and the church to turn back to God in true worship. Day 8 Day 8
23rd Feb 2024 Praying as families to loosen the chains of injustice. Praying for families who are facing unjust treatment to receive justice and the church to nurture justice lifestyle in every home. Day 9 Day 9
25th Feb 2024 Praying as families for people under the yoke of debt. Praying for families under the financial debt, to be delivered and the church to reach out to those in need. Day 10 Day 10
26th Feb 2024 Praying as families to untie the cords of the yoke of sexual abuse. Praying for families who suOer sexual abuse and the church to be a safe place and healing for people. Day 11 Day 11
27th Feb 2024 Praying as families to untie the cords of sexual temptations among God’s people Praying for families and individuals to overcome the strong sexual temptations and live victorious lives. Day 12 Day 12
28th Feb 2024 Prayer as families for those oppressed by ideological powers. Praying as families who are facing oppression by the ideological powers in their nation. Day 13 Day 13
29th Feb 2024 Praying as families for those oppressed by drugs and alcohol. Praying for families who face the trauma and stigma of drug addiction to be delivered. Day 14 Day 14
1st Mar 2024 Praying as families for those oppressed by digital addictions. Praying for families and individuals who are under the grip of digital addiction, to be set free. Day 15 Day 15
2nd Mar 2024 Pray as families for those oppressed by racial discrimination. Praying for families who are marginalized by racial discrimination and for God to raise up leaders to restore their rights and dignity. Day 16 Day 16
4th Mar 2024 Pray as families for those oppressed into sex-trade. Praying for families who need deliverance from the trap of sex- traders and evil social practices. Day 17 Day 17
5th Mar 2024 Pray as families for those who are oppressed by demonic possessions. Praying for families who need deliverance from oppressive forces that makes them incapacitated and the church to deliver them. Day 18 Day 18
6th Mar 2024 Pray as families for those oppressed for their faith in Christ in their own families. Praying for families and individuals who face persecution within one’s own home, to have the courage to face it with grace and boldness. Day 19 Day 19
7th Mar 2024 Pray as families for those oppressed by traumatic memories. Praying for families aOected by trauma due to various life situations. Day 20 Day 20
8th Mar 2024 Praying as families for those families who suffer hunger Praying for families to be provided food for the hungry through the provision shared by God’s people. Day 21 Day 21
9th Mar 2024 Praying as families for those who are homeless and destitute Praying for families to experience God’s love and care through His people for safe shelter. Day 22 Day 22
11th Mar 2024 Praying as families for the orphans and widows Praying for orphans who need homes to feel at home. For widows to be cared in ways that honor God both by immediate family and the Church. Day 23 Day 23
12th Mar 2024 Praying as families for those who have been displaced from their land as refugees. Praying for the refugee families across the globe, for God’s protection and for them to experience God in a new way. Day 24 Day 24
13th Mar 2024 Praying as families to develop a heart of generosity towards the needy and for His Kingdom work. Praying for the families and the Church to reflect the love of God through their generous contribution and involvement in His work. Day 25 Day 25
14th Mar 2024 Praying as families for the needed grace to forgive others than blaming others. Praying for the families to be careful not to point fingers at others, but to look deep within and extent the grace to others as Christ has done. Day 26 Day 26
15th Mar 2024 Praying as families for the grace to use our tongue wisely and to edify others. Praying for the people of God to be careful in their use of tongue to build others than destroy. Day 27 Day 27
16th Mar 2024 Praying as families for those oppressed with various illnesses. Praying for families who have been struggling with various kinds of sickness and terminal diseases to be delivered God promises healing to His people. Day 28 Day 28
18th Mar 2024 Praying as families for the prisoners’ families and their children. Praying for prisoners’ families who have lost their hope and are subject to much shame and distress. Day 29 Day 29
19th Mar 2024 Praying as families for families affected by natural calamities. Praying for families who are affected by flood, earthquake, storm and unplanned natural disaster for God to guide them and provide their needs. Day 30 Day 30
20th Mar 2024 Praying as families who are living in war torn nations. Praying for families who are grieved through death , separation and uncertainty of those living for God to intervene politically and guide them through their uncertainities. Day 31 Day 31
21st Mar 2024 Praying as families for the aged and the elderly. Praying for families who have aged parents and elders who are struggling due to various age related issues and for the grace to care for them till they are called home. Day 32 Day 32
22nd Mar 2024 Praying as families for the youth and singles to be guided in the right direction of life. Praying as families for the many youth who are lost and confused needing God’s direction. Pray for the unmarried singles for God to direct them to make right choices. Day 33 Day 33
23rd Mar 2024 Praying as families for those struggling with their sexuality and gender related issues. Praying for families who are struggling sincerely with issues related to their sexuality and sexual attraction. God’s hand to guide them and the Church to hear God’s voice in these newer issues. Day 34 Day 34
25th Mar 2024 Praying as families for those who neglect sabbath rest and their honoring of God’s holy day. Praying for families to understand God’s wisdom of rest and to honor God in keeping a day set apart to enjoy God’s presence than indulging in other works. Day 35 Day 35
26th Mar 2024 Praying as families for mothers parents to prioritize discipling their generation. Praying for God’s protection of pregnant women and child and for the parents the needed grace to bring them in the ways of God. Day 36 Day 36
27th Mar 2024 Pray as families for childless couples and families with special children. Praying for families to experience miraculous intervention for the childless and the needed wisdom and grace to bring up special children. For the body of Christ to surround such families with love and grace. Day 37 Day 37
28th Mar 2024 Praying as families for families who do not know Jesus’ love and sacrifice. Praying for families who are lost without Jesus Christ, both within the Church and outside. For many to share his love with boldness and grace. Day 38 Day 38
29th Mar 2024 Praying as families for families of the missionaries, pastors and those serving Him. Praying for families for those who serve Him to live life worthy of their calling and for their children to be preserved from all the attacks of the evil one. Day 39 Day 39
30th Mar 2024 Praying as families for families of government leaders and parliamentarians. Praying for families who are given the responsibility as leaders to lead with God’s wisdom and discernment to establish God’s Kingdom of righteousness and peace. Day 40 Day 40