We pray right now for those struggling with surrender. We know what a long and arduous journey this can be, and how prone our hearts are towards wayward unfaithfulness. We pray that every prisoner in institutions across Canada would experience the wondrous blessing of surrender to God.
We pray for all the needs at every level of PFC ministry. We ask the Lord to build us up in the places where we lack and to bring together all the things necessary to make this ministry possible to grow and flourish always. We pray for overflowing peace and favour as we navigate the […]
We thank the Lord for our recent provision of the First Nations Version Bible. We ask Him to make a way so that every one of them will make their way into the hands of Indigenous prisoners who have requested a copy. May the Lord create streams in the desert places, reconciling His beloved children […]
We continue to pray for our Passion Fruit partners and the wonderful work that they do to understand and build effective solutions to streamline the administration weight of a national ministry. We pray that they too find joy and peace in their labours, and the Lord amply supplies for their every need.
We pray a special blessing over the families of the incarcerated this Christmas. May their holidays be filled with joy. May their families not be lacking in love, provisions, or community support, and may their familial bonds be strengthened in ways that can never be undone. Protect the minds and hearts of the children, Lord, […]
We are so thankful for the many committed volunteers who are dedicated to growing their understanding to better serve the incarcerated population. We pray the Lord would open new doors of opportunity to them through this preparation to serve their families and communities in a better way.
We pray over every area of ministry in which PFC is currently actively involved and we ask the Lord for a greater expansion of authority, of influence, of open doors, and for favour. We pray that the small things that the Lord has entrusted to us would now grow up into the greater things that […]
We pray that every staff member, every volunteer, and every supporter would receive a year-end word of knowledge from the Lord that gives insight, direction, and revelation in the very ways we all need. We pray that these words would bring greater freedom, greater access, and answer to prayers. Pour out your Holy Spirit, Lord, […]
Lord, we ask that you flood the Bridgecare program with local churches who are now ready to answer the call and endure the sacrificial living in which you’ve called us to, ministering to the poor, the broken, and the marginalized through PFC’s Bridgecare program.
We pray that those who have been called to this ministry will find the favour and the open doors needed to walk into the divinely appointed calling for which the Holy Spirit set them apart. We pray that every volunteer finds immeasurable peace in their journey to find what the Lord has apportioned for them.
Despite the many reasons prisoners could find to fall into despair at this time of year (being away from loved ones, being stripped of their freedom, or being in an environment where there is a constant fear for personal safety), we ask the Lord to flood our Canadian institutions with supernatural joy this Christmas - […]
We pray over the dedicated volunteers who give of their time and their resources to support the work of ministering to prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families. We ask the Lord to bless each life at the very point of need in which they are seeking to see the goodness of God and our Heavenly Father […]
We thank the Lord for this amazing program that allows our church communities to offer comfort and support to prisoner callers throughout the year but especially during this holiday season. We pray that every heart finds encouragement, restoration, and inspiration for the plan and purpose God has for each one.
We continue to pray and ask the Lord to make Canada a country in which His heart for Biblical justice is most clearly seen and expressed through reformed systems. We pray that at every level from the highest to the lowest to the very core of the human heart, this entire justice system will be […]
We take a moment to lift up wardens, deputies, superintendents, regional chaplains, federal chaplains, provincial chaplains, correctional officers, program managers, office clerks, and everyone else involved at the various levels of corrections, and we know that these hearts need healing, protection, renewed vision, and eternal life, too. So, we ask, Lord, do it.
We pray for the faithful sponsor making Angel Tree deliveries all throughout the season and ask the Lord to guide and protect them, to bless them as they seek to bless others, and for Angel Tree Christmas sponsorship to be a really great experience for all. May the Lord grant these sponsors the gift of […]
Lord, we don’t always know what every volunteer needs to feel a sense of purpose, of community, of belonging, or of fulfillment, but we know Lord that you know every heart and can provide unique ways to encourage every heart in its needs. We ask, Lord, that you would pour out Your Holy Spirit and […]
Lord, we know we do not always have enough volunteers to meet every need across the country for all of the areas in which PFC is making a way to reach many with the hope of the Gospel. However, we know Lord, that for those we cannot reach, you can. So, we ask you to […]
We recognize how our spiritual enemies seek to work through division and dissension, so we pray for PFC ministry and ask the Lord to lead us all in the ways of the Holy Spirit. May we grow in awareness and actively pursue unity and harmony. May the presence of heaven be the guide of our […]
We ask the Lord to continue to open doors of connection between PFC and partnered organizations who can assist in surrounding and supporting Bridgecare clients with housing, employment, mental health support, and addictions treatment. We pray that we would never overlook the people and partners that God intends to avail to us to better serve […]
We continue to pray God’s blessing over every volunteer, church, and organization that answers the call to support Bridgecare clients with practical support. We pray that the Lord continues to raise up resources to meet every unconventional need that goes beyond the traditional Bridgecare mentorship support structure.
During this time of reflection and renewal for all of us here at Prison Fellowship Canada, as well as for those we serve, we pray that God will etch out space and time for each one of us to find rest from our labours to reflect in His presence on the goodness of God. We […]
As we travel through the many neighbourhoods at this time of year, decorated with Christmas lights that shine brightest in the darkness, we pray that this symbolism will bring to mind a greater sense of identity, and an affirmation of the calling we have as children of God to be the light of the world […]
We pray that the presence of God’s peace will permeate prisons across Canada, and we ask Jesus to draw the lonely into the families that God has prepared for them. We pray that every anxious thought of prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families would yield to the Name of Jesus, and that each one in need […]
We ask the Holy Spirit to bring to mind right now, all of the powerful and living words that prisoners and ex-prisoners have learned through their Bible study curriculum. We pray that the Word continues to multiply in its harvest in reconciling each person in the deepest depths of their souls to the Messiah.
Lord, when we cannot feel your presence, we know we can still worship you and that is enough. We pray for the incarcerated population across Canada that are feeling discouraged, disheartened, or hopeless. Please fill their hearts with a song from the very throne room of heaven that encourages, breaks chains, and challenges them to […]
We pray for those ministries that provide Bibles to prisoners including PFC, and we ask the Lord to continue to create opportunities for the Word of God to reach into every range, every security level, every structured intervention unit, and into the hearts of everyone that the Holy Spirit opens to receive it. May the […]
We pray over every volunteer as they willingly venture into putting their faith into practice to serve prisoners and ex-prisoners. We pray for wise and discerning hearts. We pray for protection and peace in service. We pray for their joy in service. We pray for humble hearts that are ready and willing to learn. We […]
We pray that many more church leaders would begin to catch the vision for including prison ministry as part of their missional outreach for their local congregations. We pray that every church praying for direction for the new year would see prison ministry as an effective way for volunteers to find a meaningful outlet for […]
Just as joy follows every painful delivery, we pray that our ministry and the lives of every staff member, volunteer, prisoner, ex-prisoner, and their families would catch a glimpse of the wonderful things to come so that they would not lose heart. We pray for the joy that is yet to come!
Lord, we pray over every application that we received this year through our Angel Tree Christmas program and ask that every child is waking up to a gift from their incarcerated parent. We pray that this olive branch through a present from an incarcerated parent leads to the gift of connection for parents and their […]
We pray over the prisoners who have been the victims of devastating life situations and ask the Lord to raise up mature, equipped servants through the local church who can effectively minister healing to these deeper issues. We pray that the Wonderful Counsellor would pour out a counselling Spirit through the churches.
We pray over the families affected by crime and ask the Lord to raise up safe, healthy, Holy Spirit filled communities to surround and help each one through this winding journey to trauma healing. We pray that the Lord would make a way for us to see heavenly kingdom reconciliations even here on Earth.
Lord, we thank you for each and every person who gives of their time and resources sacrificially to see Your kingdom come in a greater way in the lives of prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families. We pray that you would continue to store up for each one an eternal inheritance that cannot be stolen nor […]
Lord, we pray for every servant leader that You raise up to serve you through serving prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families, and we pray that our lives would always so closely resemble Your life; that our heart and motivations would always be aligned with Yours. We pray that we will continue to take steps to […]
We pray that in an ever-changing world that we as believers continue to mature in our understanding of the issues that affect the culture and continue to be an effective voice of reason sprinkled with grace, that leads to change. We pray that the Holy Spirit would lead all believers across Canada on a revelatory […]
There’s no better way for us to end another year than to give thanks to the one who makes all things possible. We pray over every volunteer, staff member, and supporter that through word, deed, and our very lives, many had the opportunity to know the heart of our Heavenly Father, and the knowledge of […]