Pray for Newtown, Connecticut - Prayer Guide

Please take time this week to spend in prayer for those affected by the tragic event in Newtown, Connecticut. Below is a small prayer guide we put together to help.  Please read this with the understanding that we are to share in the burdens of others.  Follow through the Psalmist's struggles and relate that to those in Newtown, Connecticut.

Day 1
Psalm 102:1-2 (Ps. 77:4)

• Pray for those in distress.  Take time to search the news and pray for individuals and families.

Day 2
Psalm 102:3-7 (Ps. 6:2-4)

• Pray for the heartache felt by those affected by this tragedy.

Day 3
Psalm 102:8-9 (Ps. 54:6-7)

• Pray for those that are feeling defeated at this moment.

Day 4
Psalm 102:10,11, 22-26 (Ps. 88:13-14)

• Pray for those struggling with why this would happen.  If the Psalmist struggled with this question we should expect no less from anyone else.

Day 5
Psalm 102:12-13 (Ps. 30:1-2)

• Pray for those in need of help.  God can use many ways to bring help in times of need.

Day 6
Psalm 102:14-16 (Ps. 107:18-19)

• Pray for continued healing.  This will be a long road and the healing process will take time.

Day 7
Psalm 102:17-21, 27-28 (Ps. 63:8)

• Pray for security and the feeling of security to return.  

It is my belief that if the Psalmist had difficulty understanding at times, we will too.  What is needed from those outside the tragedy right now is not answers.  It is earnest, sincere and "burden bearing" prayer.  So it is my challenge that you would read the scriptures and pray.

Let us not be:
Luke 11:46

Let us:
Galatians 6:2

Let nothing cloud your prayers.   - Jamie Hughes