The Invitation, November 12, 2026
Did you know that Canada’s motto, “From sea to sea,” comes from a Bible verse? In 1867, during Canada’s confederation discussions, one of Canada’s founders recommended the verse, Psalm 72:8, after reading it in his morning devotions.
Today those Christian foundations of Canada are eroding. The percentage of people who identify as Christians has declined from 77 percent in 2001 to 53 percent in 2021. But some evidence shows that Gen Z is showing renewed interest in the Bible and church. Across Canada, from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, YWAM is involved in discipleship, evangelism, indigenous ministries, work with the unhoused, the arts, and many other activities.
Please take a moment right now to pray for Canada. Please also pray with us on November 12, the prayer day for YWAM’s prayer initiative called The Invitation.
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- Pray for YWAM in Canada to have courage and compassion in local outreaches. Pray for meaningful conversations and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit as people make steps towards Jesus. Recently a YWAM team offering prayer on the street in British Columbia met a woman who asked for prayer for peace in her life and wisdom at work. Afterward she made a commitment to follow Jesus.
- Pray for Gen Z to be spiritually open and that through their curiosity they would experience Jesus personally and find Christian communities where they can grow and mature in Christ.
- Pray for laws that protect religious freedom and the safety of all communities, and for Christians to speak and act with courage, wisdom, and love.
- Pray for YWAM’s work with indigenous communities to be marked by humility, respect, and trust.
- Pray about declining Christianity in Canada, that there would be a fresh encounter with Jesus across the country.
Take Action
To get involved with YWAM Canada, please visit ywamcanada.org.
Join The Invitation.
Sign up for prayer emails and find translations in many languages at ywam.org/theinvitation. Please contact us at prayer@ywam.org to let us know how you prayed, to recommend a prayer topic, or to request an advance copy of the prayer guide.
