Why We Pray for the Nations
Every week, we recommend setting aside time to encourage children to pray for the nations of the world. We usually focus on one country each week — learning its name, locating each country on a map, and praying specifically for the people who live there. By following our timeline, by the end of the year, children will have prayed for every country on the continent they are learning about. And because our Passport journey takes us to a new continent each year, by the time children complete the full Passport cycle, they will have prayed for nearly every nation on earth.
This rhythm is more than a ritual
Praying is part of our mission to ground kids in the Gospel and equip them to go to the nations in love. Prayer opens their eyes to the breadth of God’s world, shaping their hearts to care deeply for people they may never meet. It teaches them that the Great Commission is not just for “someday missionaries,” but a call for every believer, young or old, to participate in God’s work among the nations right now.
Week by week, prayer for the nations helps children:
See the world through God’s eyes, recognizing that every country and every person is known and loved by Him.
Develop a habit of intercession, learning that talking to God about others is a vital part of the Christian life.
Connect prayer to action, understanding that God can use their prayers to encourage missionaries, open hearts to the Gospel, and bring hope where it’s needed most.
In short, we don’t just teach kids about the nations — we invite them to actively join in God’s heart for the world…and that starts with prayer.