Who are we praying for?

"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people..." 
1 Timothy 2:1 ESV

I guess the first question should be, are we "praying at all times"?  Our prayer life should not be just for Sunday mornings or even daily, it should be constantly, involving every area of our life no matter how small.  God really does want to be in the details of our life.

That being said, who do we pray for?  Most of us pray for our family, ourselves, friends, church family.  What about those groups of people who are not going through intermittent struggles but they struggle every single day of their lives?

There are so many here in our area, especially kids, that are living with abuse and other struggles.  And there are areas like this all over the world.  Our trip to Alaska opened my eyes to the people in villages that are struggling daily.  So when God tells us "⁸ But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8, is He not also telling us to pray for the people in those places?

I challenge myself and you to reach out and have a burden in your heart for a people group, learn what you can, and pray for them daily. 

Thank you, Lord, for the burdens you put in our hearts for your people.  Please show each person taking this challenge those you want them to pray for and love.  I praise you for the abundant life you give us.  Amen.