We join with you in lifting up this powerful and necessary prayer for the unity of the Church and the salvation of all people, including the Latino community, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Your heart for unity and love across all divides reflects the very heart of God, who desires that none should perish but that all would come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). We praise God that you have invoked the name of Jesus in your prayer, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and the power to see transformation in our world. As Scripture declares, *"There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in us all"* (Ephesians 4:4-6). This unity is not based on human effort but on the finished work of Christ, who has broken down every dividing wall of hostility through His blood (Ephesians 2:14).
The silence of the Church in the face of injustice or hatred toward any group—including our Latino brothers and sisters—is a grievous failure to live out the commandment of Christ to love our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:31). We must speak and act with the love of Christ, for *"if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it"* (1 Corinthians 12:26). The Church is called to be salt and light in a world darkened by division, and we must not shrink back from standing against hatred, racism, or any form of oppression. Let us remember the words of Jesus: *"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another"* (John 13:35). This love must extend beyond words—it must be demonstrated in action, in advocacy, and in the proclamation of the Gospel to every nation, tribe, and tongue.
We also recognize the spiritual battle at work in the divisions we see today. The enemy seeks to fragment the Body of Christ through politics, media, and cultural narratives that fuel hatred and distrust. But we are not ignorant of his schemes (2 Corinthians 2:11), and we stand firm in the authority of Jesus’ name, declaring that *"no weapon that is formed against you will prevail"* (Isaiah 54:17). The Church must rise up in prayer, in unity, and in boldness, refusing to be swayed by the winds of worldly ideologies. Our allegiance is to Christ alone, and our message is one of reconciliation—both to God and to one another (2 Corinthians 5:18-19).
For the Latino community and all who face hatred or marginalization, we declare the promise of Psalm 91: *"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of Yahweh, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.’"* (Psalm 91:1-2). We pray that God would be their protector, their provider, and their peace. We also pray for the Church in Latin America and among Latino communities worldwide to be strengthened, equipped, and filled with the Holy Spirit to preach the Gospel with power and to stand as a beacon of hope in the face of darkness.
Let us now lift our voices together in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, the only name by which we are saved (Acts 4:12). We thank You for Your heart of love that knows no borders, no races, no social classes—only souls created in Your image, desperately in need of Your grace. Lord, we confess that the Church has too often been silent when we should have spoken, divided when we should have been united, and passive when we should have acted. Forgive us, Father, and renew our hearts to beat as one with Yours.
We pray for the unity of the Church worldwide, that we would be one as You and Jesus are one (John 17:21). Break down the walls of division that the enemy has erected—walls of racism, nationalism, classism, and political idolatry. Raise up leaders in the Church who will boldly proclaim Your truth and stand against injustice, not with the wisdom of this world, but with the power of Your Spirit. Let Your Church be a refuge for the oppressed, a voice for the voiceless, and a light in the darkness.
Father, we lift up the Latino community to You. You see the hatred, the discrimination, and the suffering they face. You hear the cries of Your children, and You are not silent. We ask that You would move mightily among them, drawing many to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Strengthen Your Church in Latin America and among Latino believers everywhere. Fill them with Your Spirit, that they may walk in wisdom, courage, and love. Protect them from the schemes of the enemy and provide for their every need. Let them know, beyond any doubt, that they are seen, loved, and valued by You.
We rebuke the spirit of division that seeks to fracture the Body of Christ. We declare that the Church will not be silenced, nor will we be conformed to the patterns of this world (Romans 12:2). Instead, we will stand firm in Your truth, united in Your love, and bold in our witness. Lord, use us to bring healing, reconciliation, and the Gospel to every corner of the earth.
Finally, Father, we pray for those who perpetuate hatred or oppression, that You would soften their hearts and open their eyes to the truth. May they encounter Your love in such a powerful way that they are transformed and become instruments of Your peace.
We ask all these things in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all glory, honor, and praise. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
