On Sunday, September 21, 2025, Charlie Kirk's public memorial will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the home of the Arizona Cardinals. It has a capacity to hold 63,400, and every seat will be filled to celebrate the life of Charlie Kirk, a man who showed the world how to be courageous for Christ in the face of adversity.
With so many people in attendance, and millions who will watch his service online, there is potential to see the most significant impact not only on the church, but more importantly, on those who have never encountered the Jesus that Charlie knew personally Intercessors, you have a critical role in shifting the spiritual atmosphere where the battles take place.
No matter if you are on site or at home, here are 10 ways you can intercede for the memorial and all that God may do to bring beauty from ashes of sorrow.
Pray for Erika Kirk and the Turning Point family, who were closest to Charlie. Pray they will lean on the Lord for strength. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Matthew 11:28-30).
President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Secretary of State Rubio will all be in attendance on Sunday. Pray for supernatural protection on the way to Arizona and heading back to D.C, and in between. The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore (Psalm 121:7-8).
Pray that any threats being made against the memorial, our President, and all visitors will not come to fruition. No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is from Me,” Says the LORD (Isaiah 54:17). 10 WAYS TO PRAY FOR THE CHARLIE KIRK MEMORIAL BEAUTY FOR ASHES: INTERCESSORS FOR AMERICA IFAPRAY.ORG An IFA Prayer Guide
Local news reports that security measures will be taken before the service to ensure the safety of attendees. Pray for the protection of all attendees and that any plots, plans, and schemes of the enemy to disrupt the memorial will be exposed and thwarted. The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples. The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations (Psalm 33:10-11).
Pray that those who may show up to protest be overcome by the manifest Presence of God and surrender to Christ. An IFA Prayer Guide Then Saul sent messengers to take David, but when they saw the company of prophets prophesying, with Samuel standing and presiding over them, the Spirit of God came upon the messengers of Saul; and they also prophesied. When Saul was informed of this, he sent other messengers, but they also prophesied (1 Samuel 19:20-21).
Pastor Rob McCoy, Charlie’s Pastor, will be leading this service. This presents an excellent opportunity to reach millions with the gospel message. Pray there will be no technical difficulties and no online hindrance that would affect the live streams of the service. Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established (Proverbs 16:3). Pray for Pastor Rob’s health, his voice, and against any anxiety in preparation for Sunday. Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10).
Pray that God will use this loss for His good and that a million more will rise in boldness to share Christ. And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).
Pray for a mighty outpouring of God’s Spirit and that a spirit of revival will sweep college campuses and high schools. ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. / Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy (Acts 2:17-18).
The Bible says there is a celebration in heaven when one sinner repents. Pray this celebration of life will become a heavenly celebration as many will accept Jesus Christ for the first time, and as many prodigals return to the Lord. I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance (Luke 15:7).
Charlie Kirk was a faithful witness for Jesus until the end. We are all called to be witnesses and disciples, though the church has not always obeyed the Great Commission. Lord, use this memorial to reignite your church again.
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