Prayers for Nebraska
This morning, The LORD put on my heart to pray for Nebraska.
I’d never thought of Nebraska before, but I know God wants us to pray for these urgent matters below.
If you agree with me, let us pray by asking our Heavenly Father to have mercy on Nebraska.
Pray freely as God leads you!
Right now in Nebraska, major headlines include Tyson Foods shutting down a huge beef plant, Nebraska football facing a season-defining game against Iowa, and big concerts like Machine Gun Kelly and Zach Bryan scheduled at Memorial Stadium and CHI Health Center Omaha.
Here’s a fuller picture of what’s happening across the state:
Economic & Community News
- Tyson Foods closure: The company is shutting down its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, in January 2026 due to historically low cattle supplies. This decision affects about 3,200 workers and is considered devastating for the local community.
- Grain dealer bankruptcy: A Nebraska grain dealer has declared bankruptcy, leaving farmers with 120 days to file indemnity claims.
- Housing challenges: Corporate investment in residential housing is raising concerns for first-time buyers in Nebraska.
Crime & Legal
- A former Nebraska neurosurgeon accused of child sexual assault has been ruled mentally competent to stand trial.
- In Cedar County, a woman was sentenced to life in prison for helping her husband murder four people.
Public Safety & Infrastructure
- Pedestrian deaths rising: Nebraska has recorded 27 crash-related pedestrian deaths this year, the highest since 1992.
- Chemical leak: A 30,000-gallon ammonia tank leak in Hastings forced evacuations.
Nebraska is balancing economic strain, sports drama, and cultural vibrancy—from plant closures and farm bankruptcies to concerts drawing tens of thousands.
References
• Are Farmers In Trouble? 7 Urgent Challenges Facing Nebraska
• The Challenges and Opportunities for Douglas County, Nebraska
• Nebraska neurosurgeon accused of child sexual assault ruled competent
~ Bjorn and Lilian Schmid
Prayer Coordinators
Spheres of Influence
“Prayer Strategy for the Spheres of Influence”
Lord, Yeshua, I ask you to intercede for the state of Nebraska. I ask you to bring Nebraska to its knees. Wake them up oh God to see your will for their lives! Bring revival to Nebraska! Let your will be done let Nebraska become the state of revival of innocence and purity. We welcome your spirit there! In the name of Yeshua, we plead the blood of Yeshua to seize the enemy in this state! Amen
I will join others in praying for Nebraska. O LORD our God, kindly show Mercy & intervene in our petitions to you concerning Nebraska. Thank you LORD for a faithful & merciful Father who always hear the cries of your children. Thank you Jesus. Thanks for sharing Bjorn & Lilian Scmid