Why the 7 Essentials Matter

At the heart of the Pray for Me Campaign are the 7 Essentials—biblical themes that shape the way we pray for the next generation. These essentials—favor, wisdom, love, faith, purity, speech, and conduct—reflect the kind of life God calls His people to live, and they give us a meaningful framework for lifting up students and families in prayer.


As Prayer Champions pray through each of these areas, they’re asking God to form deep, lasting faith in the hearts of those they’re praying for—to guide their steps, grow their character, and help them live out their faith with courage and joy. The 7 Essentials help us pray with purpose, hope, and clarity, trusting that God is at work in every part of their lives.

  • Favor

    Pray for the next generation to recognize God’s favor -His work -in their lives. Colossians 1:15-17

  • Wisdom

    Pray that the next generation would have the wisdom to make godly decisions. Proverbs 1:4

  • Love

    Pray that the next generation would be transformed by God’s love. Ephesians 3:18-19

  • Faith

    Pray that the next generation would grow in faith. Hebrews 11:6

  • Purity

    Pray that the next generation would have pure hearts. Matthew 5:8

  • Speech

    Pray that the speech of the next generation would glorify God. 1 Timothy 4:12

  • Conduct

    Pray that the next generation would walk in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25