Prayer Sunday | July 5, 2026
Prayer Guide
But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare. — Jeremiah 29:7 ESV
Introduction
Today, we are here to pray over Thornton. We are asking God to bless our city, draw people to Jesus, strengthen families, protect our schools, guide our leaders, and use North Metro Church to be a faithful witness in our community.
Opening Prayer for NMC
Before we pray over the city, take a moment to honor the Lord.
Prayer Prompts
- Lord, we praise you because you are _______________.
- Lord, help North Metro Church walk in a manner worthy of the gospel.
- Lord, we lift our city to you.
Disperse
Following the five-minute opening prayer time. People can remain together, or they may feel free to walk with the prayer guide and pray in families or groups.
Our City & Neighborhoods
Scripture: Acts 17:26–27
Focus
God has placed people in specific places, neighborhoods, homes, and communities. We want to pray that people in Thornton would seek God, find him, and come to know Jesus.
Prayer Prompts
- Pray that people in Thornton would seek God and know Jesus.
- Pray for the specific neighborhoods around your site.
- Pray for spiritual openness in homes, apartments, parks, and gathering spaces.
- Pray for neighbors by name when possible.
Local Examples
- Northglenn/Thornton border neighborhoods
- Developments along Colorado Blvd
- Apartment communities nearby
- Neighborhoods surrounding your prayer site
Pray specifically for neighbors and neighborhoods
- Lord, help our neighborhoods come to love you with all their heart.
- Lord, I pray for my neighbor, __________________, to come to Jesus.
- Lord, help our neighbors love one another well.
Neighbors & Community
Scripture: Mark 12:31
Focus
Jesus calls us to love our neighbors. Pray that NMC would be a church full of people who see our neighbors, serve our community, and look for opportunities to share the love of Christ.
Prayer Prompts
- Pray that we would love our neighbors well.
- Pray for opportunities for gospel conversations.
- Pray that our community would be marked by compassion, kindness, humility, patience, forgiveness, and peace.
- Pray for unity in our church, homes, and city.
Local Examples
- HOA communities
- Local parks and gathering spaces
- People we personally know nearby
- Families and individuals who may feel isolated or unseen
Pray for community engagement and unity
- Lord, bring unity to our church, our homes, and our community.
- Give us opportunities to bless others.
- Help us be a blessing as we engage our city.
Government Leaders
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1–2
Focus
Scripture calls us to pray for those in authority. Pray for wisdom, integrity, humility, justice, and servant-hearted leadership for those who serve our city.
Prayer Prompts
- Pray for wisdom and discernment.
- Pray for integrity and justice.
- Pray for decisions that serve the good of the whole city.
- Pray that city leaders would seek what is right and honorable.
- Pray that God would give them strength, endurance, patience, and joy in their work.
Local Leaders to Pray For
- Jan Kulmann — Mayor
- Tansy Hayward — City Manager
- Roberta Ayala — Mayor Pro Tem / City Council, Ward 2
- Justin Martinez — City Council, Ward 1
- Cherish Salazar — City Council, Ward 1
- John Alge — City Council, Ward 2
- David Acunto — City Council, Ward 3
- Devin Byrd — City Council, Ward 3
- Chris Russell — City Council, Ward 4
- Drew Morris — City Council, Ward 4
Pray specifically for city leadership
- Lord, I pray for ____________ to seek you and be filled with wisdom.
- God, give our city leaders wisdom and help them live lives that honor you.
- Strengthen them for the work you have placed before them.
First Responders
Scripture: Psalm 121:7–8
Focus
First responders carry heavy responsibility and often step into moments of crisis. Pray for their protection, endurance, wisdom, and peace.
Prayer Prompts
- Pray for protection and safety.
- Pray for endurance in difficult work.
- Pray for wisdom in moments of pressure.
- Pray for families of first responders.
- Pray that they would experience strength, patience, and joy in their jobs.
Local Examples
- Thornton Police Department
- North Metro Fire Rescue
- EMTs
- Hospital workers nearby
- Dispatchers and support staff
Pray for first responders alongside city leaders
- Jesus, give our first responders strength and endurance.
- Protect them physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
- Help them serve with wisdom, courage, and compassion.
Families & Marriages
Scripture: Joshua 24:15
Focus
Families are one of the most important places where faith, love, forgiveness, and discipleship are lived out. Pray for strong marriages, Christ-centered homes, and healing in struggling families.
Prayer Prompts
- Pray for strong marriages.
- Pray for Christ-centered homes.
- Pray for parents to lead with love and wisdom.
- Pray for children to grow in obedience, respect, and faith.
- Pray for single parents and struggling homes.
- Pray for forgiveness and peace in families.
Local Examples
- Families in our church
- Families in surrounding neighborhoods
- Single parents
- Blended families
- Homes carrying grief, conflict, or financial pressure
Pray specifically for families and children
- Pray that families would be marked by love, peace, compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
- Lord, help me forgive __________________.
- Pray for God’s love to invade our community and families.
- Pray for children to obey their parents and respect authority.
- Pray for strong marriages and families.
Schools & Students
Scripture: Proverbs 22:6
Focus
Our schools are filled with students, teachers, coaches, administrators, and families who need wisdom, protection, encouragement, and truth. Pray for the coming school year and for God to work in the lives of students.
Prayer Prompts
- Pray for teachers, students, and administrators.
- Pray for protection over schools.
- Pray for truth, wisdom, and healthy learning environments.
- Pray for students to know their value and identity in Christ.
- Pray for teachers preparing for the fall.
- Pray for open doors for gospel conversations with families and students.
Local Examples
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Local elementary schools
- Local middle schools
- Local high schools
- Teachers preparing for fall
- School board members and administrators
Pray specifically for schools and students
- God, open doors for us to declare the good news of Jesus.
- Lord, help me share the gospel with clarity, wisdom, grace, and boldness.
- God, I pray for _______________ Elementary, Middle, or High School.
- Savior, protect our children and schools.
- We pray for teachers, administrators, and school leaders to make wise and godly decisions.
Closing
Final Prayer of Unity
Close by praying for unity, boldness, and ongoing faithfulness.
Closing Prayer Prompts
- Lord, unite us as a church around your mission.
- Help us keep praying for Thornton beyond this day.
- Give us eyes to see people the way you see them.
- Give us courage to serve, bless, and share
- Christ with our city.
- May North Metro Church be a faithful witness in our community.
Closing Encouragement
Thank you for coming. We encourage you to keep praying for the people, neighborhoods, schools, leaders, and families God placed on your heart today.
This prayer day is not the end of our prayer for Thornton, but a beginning point for ongoing prayer, love, and gospel presence in our city.