Nehemiah listened to the report on the state of his city, wept and prayed, and then developed a plan for restoring the city together. If you've ever prayed, "God, break my heart for what breaks yours," Nehemiah's example might be a good place to start.
Twenty Days is a great tool for learning the needs of your city and being well equipped to pray for them. It's a 20-day email prayer guide written by 20 leaders in Evansville.