The Theme in 2026 is to pray for all Families in the Marketplace and in all Spheres of Influence

Prayer Strategy for Family and Marriage

1. Foundation of Family

Biblical Anchor: Genesis 1:27–28; Genesis 2:21–24; Ephesians 5:22–6:4

Prayer Focus:

Thank God for instituting marriage and family as His first covenantal institution.

Pray for families to reflect God’s design — unity, love, and fruitfulness.

Declare that transformation in families will bring transformation to communities and nations.

2. Protection Against the Enemy

Biblical Anchor: Ephesians 6:12–13; 1 Peter 5:6–8

Prayer Focus:

Resist the devil’s schemes against marriages and children.

Pray for discernment against deception, immorality, confusion, and discouragement.

Put on the full armor of God daily for protection and strength.

Declare that families will stand firm in Christ and overcome spiritual attacks.

3. Duties and Responsibilities

Biblical Anchor: Deuteronomy 6:6; Proverbs 22:6; Colossians 3:21; Psalm 127:3

Prayer Focus:

Pray for children to honor their parents and walk in obedience.

Pray for parents to nurture, discipline, and train their children in God’s Word.

Ask God to strengthen marriages through grace, mutual submission, and prayer.

Pray for fathers and mothers to mirror God’s justice, mercy, and love.

4. Daily Family Devotion

Biblical Anchor: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18; Isaiah 54:13; 2 Timothy 1:4–5

Prayer Focus:

Establish daily prayer and intercession at home.

Pray for children to learn communication with God, leading to better relationships.

Ask for wisdom to apply Christian values inside and outside the home.

Pray for families to be equipped by the church in faith and stewardship.

5. Healing and Restoration

Prayer Focus:

Pray for reconciliation in troubled marriages.

Pray for children of divorced parents to feel loved and secure.

Pray for families facing sickness, addiction, financial hardship, or homelessness.

Pray for healing in families affected by disputes, anger, or abuse.

Ask God to restore joy, unity, and forgiveness in homes.

6. Intercession for Society

Prayer Focus:

Pray for government leaders to uphold the sanctity of marriage.

Pray for Churches to teach and model God’s love through marriage.

Pray for marriages in media, entertainment, education, defense, and NGOs to reflect God’s design.

Pray for young people to value purity and understand the sacrament of marriage.

Pray for protection and wisdom for those in abusive or crisis situations.

7. Daily Declarations

Pray and Declare:

“As for me and my house, we will serve The LORD.” (Joshua 24:15)

“Believe in The LORD Jesus, and you will be saved — you and your household.” (Acts 16:31)

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1)

“LORD, bless all families and expose evil that tries to destroy them.”

Prayer for Families in the Sphere of Business

Heavenly Father,

We lift up families who serve and labor within the sphere of business. May their homes be filled with Your wisdom, integrity, and peace.

• Blessing of Provision: LORD, let every household be sustained by Your abundance. May their businesses not only provide materially but also become channels of generosity and blessing to others.
• Strength in Unity: Guard marriages and parent-child relationships from the pressures of financial strain or May love, respect, and mutual support be their foundation.
• Integrity in Practice: Raise up families who model honesty, fairness, and righteousness in every transaction. Let their testimony shine as a light in the marketplace.
• Innovation and Creativity: Release divine ideas and strategies that bring solutions to communities and nations. May families be known for stewarding resources with excellence and vision.
• Protection and Peace: Surround them with Your favor. Guard them against exploitation, corruption, and May their homes be havens of rest and joy.
• Generational Blessing: Establish legacies of faith and stewardship. May children inherit not only businesses but also values rooted in Your

We decree:

That families in business will prosper in spirit, soul, and body.

Their enterprises will be aligned with Kingdom purposes, advancing justice, generosity, and transformation in society.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Prayer for Families in the Spheres of Government and the Military

Heavenly Father,

We bring before You the families who serve in Government and the Military.

May Your presence be their anchor and Your wisdom their guide.

Families in Government

• Integrity and Wisdom: LORD, grant leaders and their households discernment to walk in truth and May their homes be places of peace, free from the weight of corruption or compromise.
• Strength in Service: Protect marriages and children from the strain of public life. May love and unity prevail, even amidst demanding schedules and responsibilities.
• Generational Blessing: Let children inherit not only influence but also values rooted in righteousness and compassion.

Families in the Military

• Protection and Peace: Guard those who serve and their loved Surround families with Your comfort during times of separation and uncertainty.
• Courage and Resilience: Strengthen spouses, parents, and children with May they find hope in Your promises and courage in Your Spirit.
• Healing and Restoration: For those carrying wounds—physical, emotional, or spiritual—release Your healing power. May homes be sanctuaries of rest and renewal.

Prophetic Decree

We decree that families in government and the military will be upheld by divine strength.

Their homes will be marked by integrity, courage, and peace.

Their legacy will advance Kingdom purposes, bringing justice, protection, and blessing to nations.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Prayer for Families in the Sphere of the Church

Heavenly Father,

We lift before You the families who serve within Your Church. May their homes be sanctuaries of Your presence, overflowing with love, faith, and hope.

• Unity in Christ: Strengthen marriages and parent-child relationships with Your Spirit. May families reflect the covenant love of Christ and His Bride.
• Generational Faithfulness: Let children grow in wisdom and favor, inheriting a living faith that endures across May households be places where Your Word is taught, cherished, and lived out daily.
• Protection and Peace: Guard families from division, discouragement, or spiritual attack. Surround them with Your angels and let their homes be filled with peace.
• Empowerment for Service: Equip families to minister together— whether through hospitality, teaching, worship, or May their collective witness strengthen the Body of Christ.
• Healing and Restoration: Where there has been hurt or weariness, bring Let forgiveness and reconciliation flow freely, restoring joy and unity.
• Kingdom Impact: Raise up families who model Christlike love to their communities, becoming living testimonies of Your grace and truth.

We decree:

That families in the Church will be pillars of faith, carriers of revival, and builders of Kingdom legacy.

Their homes will overflow with worship, prayer, and the presence of God, advancing His purposes on earth.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Prayers for Families in the Spheres of Law and Justice

Heavenly Father,

We lift before You the families of judges, lawyers, law enforcement officers, and all who serve in the systems of justice. May their homes be filled with Your peace, wisdom, and strength.

• Integrity and Righteousness: LORD, establish households that walk in truth. May families be anchored in Your Word, resisting compromise and corruption.
• Strength in Relationships: Guard marriages and parent-child bonds from the strain of demanding schedules, public pressures, and emotional burdens. May love and unity prevail in their homes.
• Protection and Peace: Surround families with Your angels. Shield them from retaliation, fear, or Let their homes be havens of rest and safety.
• Wisdom and Discernment: Grant parents and children clarity to navigate complex moral and ethical May they be guided by Your Spirit in every decision.
• Healing and Restoration: Where trauma or injustice has touched families, bring Your healing. Restore joy, hope, and resilience.
• Generational Blessing: Raise up children who inherit not only professional callings but also values of justice, mercy, and humility before

We decree:

That families in the sphere of Law and Justice will be pillars of righteousness, carriers of truth, and agents of mercy.

Their homes will overflow with peace, courage, and the presence of God, advancing His Kingdom purposes in society.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Prayer for Families in the Sphere of Arts

Heavenly Father,

We lift before You the families who serve in the sphere of arts—musicians, writers, dancers, actors, designers, and creators of beauty. May their

homes be filled with Your presence, inspiration, and joy.

• Creativity and Inspiration: Release fresh vision and divine creativity into households. May families reflect Your beauty through their gifts, bringing light into culture.
• Unity and Support: Strengthen marriages and parent-child relationships amidst the pressures of performance, deadlines, and public life. May love and encouragement be their foundation.
• Protection and Peace: Guard families from exploitation, burnout, and compromise. Surround them with Your favor and shield them from destructive influences.
• Integrity and Truth: Raise up families who model authenticity and righteousness in their May their work carry Kingdom values and inspire transformation.
• Healing and Restoration: Where rejection, criticism, or weariness has touched families, bring renewal. Let joy and hope be restored in their homes.
• Generational Blessing: Establish legacies of creativity and faith. May children inherit not only artistic skill but also values rooted in Your Spirit.

We decree:

That families in the arts will be carriers of beauty, truth, and hope.

Their homes will overflow with worship, creativity, and the presence of God, advancing His Kingdom through culture and imagination.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Prayer for Families in the Sphere of Education

Heavenly Father,

We lift before You the families who serve within education — teachers, administrators, mentors, and all who labor to impart knowledge and wisdom. May their homes be filled with Your presence, encouragement, and strength.

• Wisdom and Understanding: Grant parents and children discernment to walk in May families be rooted in Your Word, guiding others with clarity and compassion.
• Strength and Endurance: Uphold households facing the demands of teaching, learning, and May love and unity prevail even amidst long hours and challenges.
• Protection and Peace: Guard families from discouragement, division, or spiritual Surround them with Your favor and let their homes be havens of rest.
• Integrity and Influence: Raise up families who model righteousness and humility in the classroom and beyond. May their testimony inspire students and colleagues alike.
• Healing and Renewal: Where exhaustion, criticism, or disappointment has touched families, bring restoration. Let joy and hope to be renewed daily.
• Generational Blessing: Establish legacies of wisdom and faith. May children inherit not only knowledge but also values of justice, mercy, and reverence for You.

We decree:

That families in education will be pillars of wisdom, carriers of truth, and builders of hope.

Their homes will overflow with peace, encouragement, and the presence of God, advancing His Kingdom through the shaping of minds and hearts.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Prayer for Families in the Sphere of Charity and Not-for-Profit

Heavenly Father,

We lift before You the families who serve in charitable and not-for-profit work.

May their homes be filled with Your love, encouragement, and provision as they pour themselves out for others.

• Compassion and Generosity: LORD, strengthen households to embody Your heart for the poor, the marginalized, and the May their lives overflow with mercy and kindness.
• Unity and Encouragement: Guard marriages and parent-child relationships from the strain of constant giving. May families be refreshed in Your Spirit and knit together in love.
• Provision and Favor: Supply every need—financial, emotional, and spiritual. May their homes never lack, and may their generosity be met with Your abundance.
• Integrity and Stewardship: Raise up families who steward resources wisely and transparently, modelling righteousness in every act of service.
• Protection and Peace: Shield them from discouragement, exploitation, or Let their homes be havens of rest and joy.
• Generational Blessing: Establish legacies of compassion and service. May children inherit not only vision but also values rooted in Your

We decree:

That families in charity and not-for-profit work will prosper in spirit, soul, and body.

Their homes will overflow with compassion, generosity, and the presence of God, advancing His Kingdom through service and love.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Prayer for Families in the Sphere of Health, Science, and Technology

Heavenly Father,

We lift before You the families who serve in health, science, and technology.

May their homes be filled with Your wisdom, strength, and peace as they labor to heal, discover, and innovate.

• Healing and Compassion: Bless families of doctors, nurses, researchers, and caregivers. May their homes overflow with Your love and comfort, even as they pour themselves out for others.
• Wisdom and Innovation: Grant households engaged in science and technology divine May their creativity and discoveries advance life, justice, and Kingdom purposes.
• Strength and Endurance: Uphold families facing long hours, demanding schedules, and emotional burdens. May unity and encouragement sustain them in every season.
• Protection and Peace: Guard homes from burnout, fear, or compromise. Surround them with Your favor and shield them from destructive influences.
• Integrity and Stewardship: Raise up families who model righteousness in research, practice, and innovation. May their work reflect truth and honor You.
• Generational Blessing: Establish legacies of compassion, wisdom, and creativity. May children inherit not only knowledge but also values rooted in Your Spirit.

We decree:

That families in health, science, and technology will prosper in spirit, soul, and body.

Their homes will overflow with healing, wisdom, and the presence of God, advancing His Kingdom through care, discovery, and innovation.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Prayer for Families in the Sphere of Media and Entertainment

Heavenly Father,

We lift before You the families who serve in media and entertainment— storytellers, producers, journalists, performers, and creators shaping culture through words, images, and sound. May their homes be filled with Your presence, truth, and joy.

• Truth and Integrity: LORD, raise up households that shine with honesty and righteousness. May their work reflect Your Kingdom values and resist compromise.
• Unity and Strength: Guard marriages and parent-child relationships from the pressures of fame, deadlines, and public scrutiny. May love and encouragement be their foundation.
• Creativity and Influence: Release divine inspiration into families, that their art and media would carry hope, beauty, and May they be voices of light in the midst of noise.
• Protection and Peace: Surround homes with Your Shield them from exploitation, burnout, and destructive influences. Let their households be havens of rest and renewal.
• Healing and Restoration: Where criticism, rejection, or weariness has touched families, bring Your healing. Restore joy, courage, and resilience.
• Generational Blessing: Establish legacies of creativity and truth. May children inherit not only talent but also values rooted in Your Spirit.

We decree:

That families in media and entertainment will prosper in spirit, soul, and body.

Their homes will overflow with creativity, integrity, and the presence of God, advancing His Kingdom through storytelling, artistry, and influence.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Prayer for Families in the Sphere of Sport and Recreation

Heavenly Father,

We lift before You the families who serve in sport and recreation — athletes, coaches, organizers, and those who create spaces of play and rest.

May their homes be filled with Your presence, strength, and joy.

• Strength and Discipline: LORD, grant households perseverance and resilience. May their training and dedication reflect Your excellence and inspire others.
• Unity and Encouragement: Guard marriages and parent-child relationships from the pressures of competition, schedules, and public expectation. May love and support be their foundation.
• Integrity and Honor: Raise up families who model fairness, humility, and respect. May their witness shine as a light in the sporting world.
• Joy and Celebration: Let recreation be a source of delight and May families find rest and laughter together, reflecting Your goodness.
• Protection and Peace: Surround homes with Your Guard them from injury, exploitation, or burnout. May their households be havens of safety and refreshment.
• Generational Blessing: Establish legacies of discipline, teamwork, and May children inherit not only skill but also values rooted in Your Spirit.

We decree:

That families in sport and recreation will prosper in spirit, soul, and body.

Their homes will overflow with joy, integrity, and the presence of God, advancing His Kingdom through discipline, play, and community.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

 

~ Bjorn and Lilian Schmid
Prayer Coordinators
Spheres of Influence
“Prayer Strategy for the Spheres of Influence”

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Prayer Strategy for the Spheres of Influence

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