The late pastor and evangelist F. B. Meyer once shared a room with A. B. Simpson (founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance) at a missionary conference. One morning Meyer woke up to discover Simpson weeping in prayer as he clutched a globe. One of the most well-known passages of Scripture tells us that “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life...

Today, let's take some time to pray specifically for our church family. The Apostle Paul’s love for the local church can be seen in the many prayers he prayed for them. Below are listed several prayers of Paul for the churches in various cities. Take a moment to read through these biblical prayers and use them as a guide while praying for your brothers and sisters in Christ here at Crossway...