Prayer point
Pray for guidance to welcome newcomers with gospel hope
Pray for Government
The stranger who lives as a foreigner with you shall be to you as the native-born among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you lived as foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am Yahweh your God.
Leviticus 19:34 World English Bible
Reflection
When people arrive from every corner of the world, communities gain unique opportunities to extend warmth and kindness. Shifting focus away from frustration towards active hospitality changes how communities welcome these new neighbours. Pray for heart-level openness to build meaningful relationships, demonstrate Christ's love through simple acts of service, and speak words of eternal hope clearly to individuals seeking belonging in unfamiliar surroundings.
Prayer
Pray for God’s guidance to recognize opportunities rather than complain about the arrival of newcomers, and to boldly share the hope of Jesus with all nations in Canada.
This prayer point first appeared in NHOP's prayer strategy for 15 November 2025.