Ways to Pray for Refugees.

Deuteronomy 10:17–19 • Psalm 9:9–10 • Isaiah 49:6

“The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed… He loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing.”

Give thanks to God for:

His steadfast love, justice, and nearness.
The strength and resilience of refugee neighbors overcoming trauma, language barriers, and transitions.
Recent graduates—from high school or college—who’ve persevered through instability.
Churches, donors, and volunteers who are faithfully welcoming and serving refugee families.
The gospel reaching across languages and cultures in our city.

Philippians 4:4–9

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer… let your requests be made known to God.”

Pray for physical and emotional needs:

Safe housing: For families in unstable or unsafe housing—especially single parents seeking stability.
Medical needs: For refugees with chronic or complex health conditions; for access to care and healing.
Grieving families: For comfort for those grieving lost loved ones or homes, or separated by war or closed borders.
Mental health: For those navigating trauma, isolation, or depression—may God bring healing and community.
Employment: For those attending RHP’s Employment Hours to find stable, fair-paying jobs.
Education: For children and youth adjusting to school and for refugee students overcoming language and academic challenges.

John 17:20–23

“…that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me and I in you… so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”

Pray for the Body of Christ:

Unity among churches and organizations serving refugees together in Jesus’ name.
Church leaders: For boldness and clarity as they disciple their congregations in welcoming the stranger.
Volunteers: For strength and consistency, especially those bearing emotional burdens or serving long hours (e.g., medical drivers).
RHP staff: For joy, wisdom, and protection from burnout or division.
Gospel partnerships: For collaboration between churches, resettlement agencies, and ministries rooted in the Gospel.

Psalm 67 • 2 Corinthians 5:14–21

“We are ambassadors for Christ… that His saving power may be known among all nations.”

Pray for God’s mission to advance through refugees and those who walk with them:

Salvation: That many refugees would come to know Jesus as Savior, Healer, and Friend.
Evangelism: That our team and volunteers would have Spirit-led, culturally sensitive gospel conversations.
Discipleship: That refugee believers would grow in faith and lead others. Pray especially for:
- Adults attending Bible study at RHP’s Welcome Center.
- Students gathering to study God’s Word at Cedar Point Apartments.
Equal partnership: That refugee believers would be seen and embraced as co-laborers in God’s mission.

Kingdom impact: That every donation, prayer, and act of service leads to deep, lasting transformation—for refugees and the Church.

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