You can use the Lord's prayer to pray for your neighborhood, or to join us in praying for our neighborhoods. I like to pray based on weekdays (but of course you can pray through this any way you like!):
Monday: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name
Father, you reign in heaven, this neighborhood belongs to you. Let the people in this house know your awesome holiness, righteousness, and unending unfailing love. Let them know your almighty power, your bountiful goodness, your creative authorship of this world and salvation, your demonstration of power in this world through miracles like the parting of the red sea and the feeding of the five thousand, your eyes which range throughout the earth to strengthen those who are committed to you, your faithful love, your gentle grace, your humility as you washed the disciples feet, your immense omnipotence, your j... (continue through the alphabet!)
Tuesday: Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven
Lord, you are king over all kingdoms. Your kingdom is not of this world. Please let the people in this neighborhood know your will and do it. Let me follow after you and do your will. Father, is there anything I do which is against your will? I am sorry for these forgive me in Jesus name! What is your will for me today? I give myself to you. Please do as you please in this neighborhood, because what you please is always good . . .
Wednesday: Give us today our daily bread
Father, please provide for the daily needs of the fathers in this neighborhood. Give them strength as they go to work to work with integrity. Please provide all that the families need to eat, for their schooling. Heal their sickness. Please take care of the mothers . . . the youth, provide them not only with their physical needs, but also with their need to do something useful, give them the employment they need . . . the children . . . .
Thursday: Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us
Father, thank you so much for taking away all our sins in Jesus name. Please forgive our brothers and sisters of sin, even as you have forgiven me. Forgive us all for seeking after earthly treasure, rather than heavenly treasure, for not trusting you as we should when we need help. . . . Thank you that each sin you have already paid the penalty for.
Friday: And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil
Oh, God, please guide our friends in this neighborhood on paths that please you. For those who are stuck in bad patterns and addictions, please set them free. Considering the many temptations that distract, please renew our friends minds' with your truth. Please protect our brother's hearts from the small, almost imperceptible sins. Uproot them now before they grow into bigger problems . . .
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