Billy Graham once said, “Prayer is simply a two-way conversation between you and God.” That is exactly what we tell the youth at Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home.
Prayers are powerful!
That is why we are asking you to pray for our youth through our Prayers of Hope initiative. The youth at the Home have many prayer requests and need the love and support from our staff and from friends of the Home.
Here is how our Prayers of Hope work: At the bottom of this page, there is a form for you to place your email. On the third Thursday of each month, 5-6 prayer requests from our youth will be emailed to you. If you do not have email, not to worry! Please call the Foundation at 317-775-0606 and we can arrange for physical copies to be mailed.
Below is our most recent monthly Prayers of Hope.
August 2024
Dear Friends,
Thank you for lifting up the youth at Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home in prayer. The Bible tells us about the power of prayer. Philippians 4:6 says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
For privacy reasons, we have changed the names in each prayer…but God knows exactly who they are and what they need!
“Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!” – Psalm 4:1
Dear Lord: We pray for Elana who will be entering her senior year, and is asking for guidance. Please give her a mind that is eager to learn. Give her the courage to ask good questions, the confidence to take risks, and the discipline to focus and study. We pray that she maintains quality friendships that will be supportive as she completes her last school year. Help Elana to remain strong and healthy as she makes future decisions. Thank You, Lord, for loving and protecting Elana as she moves forward with her education. Amen.
Almighty God: Miguel’s family is very troubled. He worries about his younger brother and wishes he could be close by to comfort him. We pray that Miguel’s family finds a better way to deal with difficult situations that come their way. God, we know You have plans for Miguel and his family. We pray for a transformation in the hearts of Miguel’s family members. Help them to see the pain they are causing and grant them the willingness to change their ways. Please protect Miguel and his brother during this challenging time. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
Dear Lord: Thank You for keeping our youth safe during their camping and kayaking trip. We are grateful that our students can experience new adventures where they find immense joy! Thank You, Lord, for creating opportunities for our students to learn and grow. For we know that You have the wisdom and power to change lives and to offer new experiences that enhance the lives of our students. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
Lord, we celebrate with Abigail as she receives accolades at her part time job in the community. Her manager continues to praise her attendance, attitude, and competence while at work. Thank You, Lord, for giving Abigail the confidence to find a job where she can prosper. Please continue to give Abigail the strength to do great work and to instill in her the importance of maintaining an excellent work ethic. Thank You, Lord, for protecting Abigail as she strives to move forward in a more positive way. Amen.
Dear Lord: We celebrate with Jade. She recently had a breakthrough in therapy. We are thankful to Jade’s therapist for helping her through a difficult situation that involved family members. We give thanks for the kindness and compassion You have shown Jade. May she continue growing and healing through Your steady guidance. Thank You, Lord, for Your love and compassion. Amen.
From Corrie ten Boom
“We never know how God will answer our prayers, but we can expect that He will get us involved in His plan for the answer. If we are true intercessors, we must be ready to take part in God’s work on behalf of the people for whom we pray.”
Thank you for praying for our youth.