I don’t have a daughter, but my three nieces—Bethany and Melody in Colorado, and Haley near Des Moines—are cherished blessings. I’ve watched them grow into remarkable women, each unique and dear to my heart. As a devoted aunt, I pray regularly for them and their families.
Recently, I asked Haley how I could pray for her community in Des Moines, Iowa’s capital. Her requests, while rooted in her city, echo the hopes and needs of families everywhere. From the front porches of Mississippi to the sometimes bustling and other times sleepy streets of Iowa.
As part of a team praying for Iowa, I’m honored to lift up these concerns to God, trusting His promise in Matthew 18:20: “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Here are Haley’s prayer requests, grouped by theme, to guide our intercession for all communities…