This week in prayer, we witnessed how faith moved fast—stepping into floodwaters, gathering at mass baptisms, and rising to comfort those grieving a beloved figure.
Around the world, people turned to prayer not only for rescue but for restoration. These stories show that in moments of urgency and uncertainty, communities don’t freeze. They pray.
Across countries and continents, prayer became more than ritual—it became a response. Flash floods in Texas triggered immediate gatherings as churches opened their doors to pray and support. In the UK, a surge in baptisms signaled spiritual renewal, led by intercessors and worship leaders.
Pope Francis called believers to incorporate Scripture into their daily lives by memorizing the Psalms. India grieved the loss of its oldest marathoner, and prayer became a tool of tribute and healing. This week in prayer, headlines weren’t just read—they were responded to in faith.
Five News Stories About Prayer This Week
- Texas Flooding Sparks Prayer Vigils Statewide Source: World in Prayer | Date: July 17, 2025 Flash floods swept across Kerrville and Ruidoso. Churches responded swiftly, organizing prayer vigils and relief efforts. Neighbors came together, turning fear into intercession. LINK
- UK Sees Surge in Baptisms Amid Spiritual Awakening Source: Crosswalk News | Date: July 16, 2025 A mass baptism drew thousands across Great Britain. Described by church leaders as a “quiet revival,” the event was steeped in worship, prayer, and renewed commitment. LINK
- Pope Francis Urges Believers to Learn Psalms by Heart Source: Catholic News Agency | Date: June 19, 2024 In a recent audience, Pope Francis challenged the faithful to memorize Psalms, calling them anchors for prayer and daily renewal. His message stirred global attention. LINK
- Faith Communities Unite in Prayer for Global Conflicts Source: World in Prayer | Date: July 17, 2025 From Gaza to Sudan and Ukraine, people of faith lifted prayers for peace. Interfaith groups hosted candlelight vigils and read scripture as acts of unity and hope. LINK
- Heroic Father’s Sacrifice Sparks Community Prayer Source: Crosswalk News | Date: July 15, 2025 After a father drowned rescuing others from a riptide, local churches rallied in prayer. The community responded with vigils and support, honoring his courage and comforting his loved ones. LINK
What did we learn from these stories? Our faith isn’t passive—it acts. It gathers people in parking lots and pews, in open waters and quiet rooms. As crisis and renewal unfold across the globe, prayer continues to shape the way we respond, grieve, and hope. Wherever you are, may these stories stir your heart toward intercession. Who or what are you praying for today?
Pastor Rick Penn is an ordained pastor, writer, and the founder of Get-Prayer.com, a resource built to help believers develop a consistent, grounded prayer life.
With more than 20 years of preaching the Gospel, Pastor Rick brings deep theological training and lived pastoral experience to everything he writes. He holds a Master of Divinity from Virginia University of Lynchburg, an M.A. with a concentration in New Testament Studies from Baptist Bible Seminary, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Averett University.
His writing reflects a personal commitment to making prayer accessible to everyday Christians. Whether he is writing a prayer for someone in a hospital waiting room, walking through fear about the future, or sitting down with a blank prayer journal for the first time, Pastor Rick writes from a place of both theological grounding and pastoral care.
Pastor Rick hosts In The Moment, a Christian television program airing on Roku through AIM Christian Television. Viewers can watch the show at aimchristian.com/yourmoment and listen as a podcast on Spotify.
Before founding Get-Prayer.com, he served in the U.S. Navy, where he built his communication skills as a writer, editor, and public affairs professional. He now applies those disciplines directly to ministry and teaching.
Every article on this site reflects his core conviction: Prayer is not a performance of faith. It is the daily practice that holds everything else together.
Pastor Rick Penn is the author of all content on Get-Prayer.com.
Rick currently resides in Pennsylvania, where he continues to teach, write, and encourage believers to deepen their walk with God through prayer and the study of Scripture.
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