Intercession Prayers For This Sunday
Sunday is not just another day of the week—it is a sacred moment, a divine appointment when believers gather to worship, rest, and reconnect with God and each other. It is a day of revival, healing, restoration, and spiritual elevation. While many come to church with joyful hearts, there are also those who carry burdens, questions, sickness, and silent battles. Intercessory prayer on Sundays is an opportunity to stand in the gap for others, lifting up their needs before the throne of God with faith and compassion.
These intercession prayers for this Sunday are drawn from the living Word of God and written to cover a wide range of spiritual and earthly concerns. They include prayers for the church, leaders, families, the sick, the lost, the youth, and even nations. Sunday is the perfect day to unite in faith and pray not just for ourselves, but for those around us and those we may never meet. In intercession, we imitate the heart of Jesus—the Great Intercessor—who lives to make intercession for us.
As you go through these prayers, let your heart be stirred with love for others. These are not just requests; they are acts of warfare, healing, and hope. Speak them boldly. Pray them in unity. Believe that as you pray, heaven is moving, chains are breaking, and miracles are being birthed.
1. For the Presence of God in Every Church Service
There is no true worship without His presence. This prayer invites His Spirit to rest upon every gathering.
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
—Matthew 18:20
Lord, we welcome You into every place where Your people are gathered this Sunday. Let no service be dry or ordinary. Fill every sanctuary with Your glory. Let the worship rise as a sweet fragrance before You. Let every word spoken be Spirit-led. May Your presence convict, comfort, and transform. Let no one leave the same way they came. Visit us in power, and let Your name be glorified in every church today.
2. For Pastors and Church Leaders
Leaders need strength, direction, and divine protection. This prayer lifts them up for wisdom and endurance.
“And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”
—Jeremiah 3:15
Father, we lift every pastor, minister, and servant leader before You. As they prepare to preach, teach, and shepherd, give them fresh oil. Renew their minds and restore their souls. Let them not grow weary or discouraged. Strengthen them for the assignment You’ve given them. Let them speak boldly, rightly dividing the Word of truth. Protect their homes and families. May they walk in holiness, humility, and honor. Use them to lead with love and conviction.
3. For Souls to Be Saved
This Sunday, many will hear the gospel. This prayer calls for hearts to be opened and lives to be changed.
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
—Romans 10:13
Lord, let this Sunday be a day of salvation. Let every message preached reach the heart of someone who needs You. Break through the hardest hearts and awaken the lost. Let conviction fall and repentance rise. May altars be filled with those turning to You. Use the church today as a place where the broken find hope, and the sinner finds grace. Draw souls, O God. Let heaven rejoice over every one who comes home.
4. For the Sick and Afflicted
This prayer is for healing and restoration in the lives of those suffering in body or spirit.
“By his wounds you have been healed.”
—1 Peter 2:24
God of healing, we bring every sick person into Your presence this Sunday. Whether at home, in hospitals, or in church pews—touch them with Your healing hand. Let cancer shrink, blood pressure stabilize, and chronic pain disappear. Let those battling mental illness find peace. Let hope rise where despair once lived. We speak healing from the crown of their heads to the soles of their feet. You are still Jehovah Rapha. Do what only You can do.
5. For Peace in the Hearts of the Weary
This prayer is for those who come to Sunday service with burdens too heavy to bear alone.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
—Matthew 11:28
Lord, many are walking into church this Sunday carrying silent struggles—grief, disappointment, anxiety. We ask You to meet them where they are. Let the peace that surpasses all understanding wrap around their hearts. Speak hope into the hearts of the weary. Replace fear with faith, and heaviness with joy. Let Your Spirit minister comfort and bring rest to the tired soul. You are near to the brokenhearted, and we ask You to lift them up today.
6. For Unity in the Body of Christ
This prayer asks for healing of division and the strengthening of love within the church.
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
—Psalm 133:1
Father, where there is division among believers, bring healing. Let there be no room for strife, gossip, or pride. Knit our hearts together in love. Let Sunday not be a performance, but a fellowship of true unity. Help us to celebrate each other, support each other, and serve together with joy. Let our diversity become our strength, and our love become our witness. Unite Your church, Lord.
7. For the Children and Youth
This prayer covers the next generation, asking for their protection and passion for God.
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers.”
—1 Timothy 4:12
Lord, we pray for every child and youth in Your house today. Protect their hearts from the noise of the world. Let them encounter You early and deeply. Raise them as bold witnesses for Christ. Bless their teachers and leaders. Let their faith not be borrowed, but personal. May they grow to love Your Word and serve You passionately. Guard their steps and guide their decisions as they walk through life.
8. For Marriages and Families
This prayer is for the healing, restoration, and strengthening of homes.
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
—Mark 10:9
Heavenly Father, we bring every marriage before You this Sunday. Let love be rekindled, wounds be healed, and broken bonds restored. Silence the voice of divorce and renew every covenant under Your covering. Strengthen the family unit. Let parents lead with grace and wisdom, and let children walk in obedience and respect. Restore harmony in homes and let peace dwell under every roof.
9. For Deliverance from Bondage
Many attend church bound by addiction, sin, or strongholds. This prayer calls for freedom.
“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
—John 8:36
Lord, we intercede for those battling invisible chains—addiction, shame, bitterness, secret sin. Let Sunday be their day of deliverance. Break every yoke and remove every burden. Let no one walk out still bound. We declare freedom in Jesus’ name. Chains fall, strongholds crumble, and hearts are restored. You came to set captives free. Let it be so this very day.
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10. For Financial Provision
This prayer covers those struggling to make ends meet and seeks divine intervention.
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
—Philippians 4:19
Lord, many are suffering silently under financial weight. We lift them before You. Provide jobs, open doors, release supernatural favor. May those who give this Sunday do so in faith, and may their offerings be seeds of breakthrough. Let testimonies of provision overflow. May no family lack, and no home go hungry. Let there be abundance in the lives of Your people.
11. For Those Who Are Grieving
This prayer lifts up those mourning a loss, that they may find comfort and hope in God’s presence.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
—Psalm 34:18
Gracious God, we intercede for those who enter this Sunday with tears in their hearts. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a dream, or a season, we ask You to wrap them in divine comfort. Hold them close and whisper peace over their pain. Let Your church be a place where the grieving feel seen, heard, and embraced. Turn their mourning into joy, and give them strength for each new day.
12. For Revival in the Land
This prayer asks for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit across cities, nations, and churches.
“Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?”
—Psalm 85:6
Lord, ignite a holy fire in our hearts this Sunday. Let revival sweep through every church, every city, every nation. Let signs and wonders follow the preaching of Your Word. Raise up a people who are not satisfied with routine. Let repentance fall and joy be restored. Heal our land, restore our churches, and bring awakening to every heart that longs for more of You.
13. For Protection of Worshippers
This prayer calls on God’s divine shield over every church and worshipper this Sunday.
“The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life.”
—Psalm 121:7
Father, we pray for divine protection over all who gather today. Keep every building secure, every family safe. Disarm every plot of the enemy. Surround our places of worship with angels. Cover the roads that lead to church. Let there be no accidents, attacks, or distractions. Guard us under the shadow of Your wings. In You, we are safe.
14. For Anointed Worship and Praise
This prayer asks that every song and sound lifted be drenched with the anointing of God.
“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”
—John 4:24
Lord, let every voice lifted in worship today bring joy to Your heart. Let praise erupt with sincerity and power. Use worship teams and choirs as vessels of breakthrough. Let chains fall during the songs, healing come through the harmonies, and Your glory rest upon every melody. Let our worship shift atmospheres and prepare the way for the Word.
15. For the Spirit of Forgiveness
This prayer softens hearts that are hardened by offense, bitterness, or resentment.
“Bear with each other and forgive one another… Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
—Colossians 3:13
God of mercy, we intercede for hearts holding onto offense. Teach us to forgive as You forgave us. Soften every hardened soul, heal every relational wound, and restore every broken connection. Let this Sunday be a day of release—forgiveness spoken, apologies made, and peace restored. Free us from the prison of bitterness.
16. For Divine Direction
This prayer covers those facing decisions, transitions, or confusion in life.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart… and he will make your paths straight.”
—Proverbs 3:5–6
Father, many will come into church today seeking answers. Guide their hearts with clarity and divine wisdom. Speak through the sermon, the songs, or even the silence. Direct their steps in every area—relationships, jobs, ministries, and futures. Let confusion be replaced with divine counsel. You are the God who leads.
17. For Those Battling Addiction
This prayer lifts up those who struggle in secret and calls on the chain-breaking power of God.
“The Spirit of the Lord… has sent me to proclaim freedom for the captives.”
—Luke 4:18
Lord, we cry out for those enslaved by addiction—alcohol, drugs, pornography, gambling, and more. This Sunday, let Your Spirit find them and set them free. Break every bondage and remove every craving that doesn’t glorify You. Let the church be a place of deliverance and hope, not shame and condemnation. Raise up testimonies from the ashes.
18. For Missionaries and Global Churches
This prayer lifts up those serving abroad, often in difficult and dangerous places.
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”
—Mark 16:15
Lord, we remember those spreading Your Word in unreached and persecuted regions. Strengthen them with boldness, protect them from harm, and provide for every need. Let the global church rise in power and unity. As we gather freely, let us never forget those who serve faithfully despite opposition. Multiply their impact and let nations be changed.
19. For Provision for Church Projects and Missions
This prayer seeks financial supply for church building, outreach, and expansion.
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse… and see if I will not… pour out so much blessing.”
—Malachi 3:10
God of abundance, we intercede for every church working on projects—building funds, mission trips, community outreach, or evangelism events. Send provision from unexpected places. Stir the hearts of cheerful givers. Bless every seed sown. Let no vision go unfunded. Multiply resources and increase capacity. Let this Sunday bring financial breakthroughs for Kingdom purposes.
20. For a Hunger for God’s Word
This prayer awakens spiritual appetite in the hearts of believers.
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
—Matthew 4:4
Lord, stir up a hunger for Your Word like never before. Let sermons be received with open hearts. Awaken passion in the listener and boldness in the speaker. Let the Bible not be treated casually but treasured deeply. May this Sunday mark the beginning of a deeper walk in truth for every believer.
21. For Teachers and Sunday School Ministers
This prayer uplifts those who pour into children and young believers.
“Train up a child in the way he should go…”
—Proverbs 22:6
Father, bless every Sunday school teacher and Bible instructor. Anoint their words and give them insight beyond their training. Let them teach with love, patience, and wisdom. Plant seeds of truth into every child’s heart today. Raise up a generation that will not depart from Your ways.
22. For Spiritual Gifts to Be Stirred
This prayer calls for activation of dormant gifts in the body of Christ.
“Stir up the gift of God which is in you…”
—2 Timothy 1:6
Holy Spirit, awaken the gifts You’ve placed within Your people. Let prophetic voices arise. Let teachers, healers, intercessors, and encouragers be activated today. Let no gift lie dormant any longer. Use this Sunday to equip the church and mobilize the saints for greater works. Let the gifts be used in love and humility.
23. For Local Government and National Leaders
This prayer invites the church to stand in the gap for political leaders.
“I urge… that petitions, prayers… be made for kings and all those in authority…”
—1 Timothy 2:1–2
Lord, we lift up our leaders—local and national. Give them wisdom, justice, and integrity. Let righteousness prevail in policies and decisions. Remove the corrupt and raise up godly voices. May the church be a prophetic voice in the land, not just an observer. Use this Sunday to remind us to pray for our nation regularly.
24. For Workers and Business Owners in the Church
This prayer asks for divine favor on careers and livelihoods.
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
—Proverbs 16:3
Lord, we intercede for every entrepreneur, employee, and job-seeker. Let this new week bring success, direction, and divine connections. Bless every business represented in the church. Open doors that no man can shut. Let testimonies of contracts, promotions, and favor flow from today’s altar.
25. For a Lifestyle of Worship Beyond Sunday
This prayer encourages believers to carry Sunday’s spirit into everyday life.
“Therefore, I urge you… to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice…”
—Romans 12:1
Father, let Sunday not be the end but the beginning of a lifestyle of worship. Let what we receive today fuel how we live tomorrow. May we carry Your presence into our homes, jobs, and schools. Let our lives speak louder than our sermons. Teach us to worship You not just in song, but in action, attitude, and obedience.
Conclusion
These Prayers are more than just words—they are spiritual tools. When spoken with faith, they release the power of God over people, churches, and nations. Sunday is not only about receiving but also about giving in prayer. As you intercede on behalf of others, remember that God is a rewarder of those who stand in the gap. Your voice carries weight in the spirit realm.
Let these prayers become your pattern—not just on Sunday, but daily. And as you lift up others, heaven takes notice. Miracles are birthed through intercession. Lives are changed. Churches are revived. Homes are restored. And you, the intercessor, are transformed in the process.
Let this Sunday be saturated in prayer. Let the glory of God fall afresh. And let every soul touched by these intercessions know that they are deeply loved and powerfully remembered before the throne of grace.
Prayers will not only bless others—they will renew your own spirit and set the tone for a powerful week ahead.
