Prayer
Why pray?
Prayer is one of the most effective and vital things Compassion sponsors can do in our fight against injustice.
Prayer has the power to stir our hearts and change lives.
Prayer can help to end the cycle of poverty, abuse and exploitation.
Poverty, abuse, injustice and exploitation are essentially spiritual problems. We need to be aware that we are also fighting a spiritual battle.
"For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places ..." Ephesians 6:12 (NLT)
Therefore, commit to praying for your sponsored child. You can sign up to become a Compassion Prayer Partner, check out our prayer of the day devotional, start a prayer group with your friends and family or connect with our Children Praying for Children campaign and resource.
Compassion Prayer Partners Network
Compassion’s Prayer Partners Network is integral in strengthening the ministry of Compassion worldwide and is made up of passionate Compassion supporters from all backgrounds with a desire to partner with us in prayer.
God cares deeply for his people and the world he created - he hates to see his children living in poverty, being exploited and abused. God hears those who cry out to him day and night. Jesus tells us "He will see that they get justice, and quickly." Therefore, we seek to serve God with honour and integrity in all that we do including prayer.
Prayer is one of the greatest ways you can help your sponsored child is: pray for their good health, safety and education, and pray that they are loved and well cared for. You can also pray for Compassion’s project staff who work on the frontline of the child development programs – that they have the wisdom to assess your sponsored child’s personal situation and know how best to help them.
How do I Get Involved?
- Become a Prayer Partner Today. We’ll send you a Prayer Diary 3 times a year, highlighting country information where Compassion works as well as the needs facing children.
- Ask for a free Children Praying for Children Kit. Our children’s ministry resource contains material covering the six main needs facing children in poverty: Truth (the gospel), Food, Water, Shelter, Education and Love.
- Check out the Prayer of the Day. Commit to praying regularly for Compassion’s ministry of helping children living in desperate poverty.
- Search Compassion’s website. Learn more about the acute issues facing children today and pray! Ask God how you can make an eternal difference in the life of a child.
Contact Compassion today by email at prayer@compassion.ca or call 1-800-563-5437