Join in praying for those affected by crisis, that they would experience God’s mercy, find hope in the gospel, and know lasting peace.
Use this guided prayer resource to pray for urgent needs, the lost to encounter Christ, and believers to share His peace.
(WAH-soo-loo) - Pastor Matthew is a man of Wassulu decent who serves the church in "Dillard" and also works alongside Wassulu workers. As the son of a conservative Muslim leader, he can understand the worldview of the multitudes of those around him who need to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. He recently had plans to join another pastor and go into one of the camps for internally displaced people (IDPs) in Bamako, the sprawling capital city of Mali, where they had been boldly sharing the Word of God. While on his way to meet his pastor friend, he had a motorcycle accident requiring surgery for injuries received, and he is now healing. Give thanks to God that Matthew was not more seriously injured! Pray that his bones and flesh will be knit together well by God's design. Pray that his health will soon be fully restored so he can continue pastoring, visiting Wassulu villages as the Lord allows, and sharing the gospel with those whom the Lord has brought together in the IDP camps under such difficult circumstances.
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(TAH-jeeks) - Thousands of students move to the major cities of Tajikistan in the fall. Many come from unreached villages and regions, and they may have the opportunity to hear about Jesus for the first time as they encounter new ideas and people. It can also be a difficult time because of financial issues, being far away from family, and facing a variety of new fears. Jesus's heart is for them as it was for the people in His day: "When he saw the crowds, he felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd" (Matthew 9:36 CSB). Pray for the outreach efforts of those who seek to reach these students. Ask that they will be able to find "a person of peace" (Luke 10:6 CSB) among the students who arrive. Pray that students who choose to follow Jesus will share with their family members and that, God-willing, fellowships will form in those unreached areas.
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(car-NAH-tuh-kuh) - Give thanks to God for Ankur, a new believer! Ankur made the decision to follow Jesus after a conversation with a visiting believer. Since then, a believer in the city has been reaching out to him with little to no response. Please pray that he will respond to this believer so they can meet again to study the Word together. Ankur was recently involved in an accident that has led to several challenging circumstances. He has moved out of his family's house, is looking for a new job, and is facing financial hardship because of insurance claims. Please pray that the Father will provide a place to live, a new job, and physical and emotional healing from the accident. Pray that even in these hardships, Ankur will continue to grow in his faith and cling to the Father. Ask God to continue to work in his heart and teach him from the Word. Pray that the Father will give him "the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him" (Ephesians 1:17 ESV) so that Ankur may know Him better.
On October 4-6, men from throughout the Nordic region will join together for a missions conference led by a Great Commission Christian organization. Pray for a time of encouragement in fellowship and the Word of God, and ask that the men attending will be inspired and convicted to take the gospel further in a region of the world characterized by secularism and unbelief.
(SIN-dees) - A faithful sister in Christ who is quick to share the gospel, study the Bible, and pray for others is getting married this month. She will live with her new husband's family after their marriage ceremony and begin her new life as a wife. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to prepare her for marriage and this exciting step in life. Ask God to unify her and her husband in their calling to reach the Muslim Sindhis of Pakistan.
Mountain People are often resistant to hearing spiritual truth from those who are not part of the Orthodox Church. There is a group of believers who desire to meet some of the physical needs of Mountain People by providing necessary food items for their families. Please pray for these believers to have opportunities to share spiritual truth while distributing the food. Ask that they will be sensitive and wise as they share. Pray that through this act of kindness, the Mountain People who are living in darkness will see that God loves them and their hearts will be softened to the gospel.
Please pray for Paul, who is being detained in a country closed to a traditional gospel witness and is currently seeking legal representation while awaiting trial after transporting Bibles. Intercede for God's protection, peace, and strength to sustain him during this difficult time. Pray for the provision of capable and trustworthy legal counsel, for wisdom and favor throughout the legal proceedings, and for fairness and justice from all those involved in his case. Also ask the Lord to encourage Paul's heart, strengthen his faith, protect him from harm, and comfort his family and church community. May the Lord accomplish His good purposes through this situation, ultimately granting a favorable outcome according to His will.
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Following the joyous days of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles), Israeli Jews celebrate the happy holiday of Simchat Torah (Joy of Torah), bringing the High Holy Days to an end. This holiday celebrates the conclusion of the annual Torah (books of Moses) reading cycle and immediately restarts again at Genesis 1:1, according to the Hebrew calendar. During the celebration, Jewish people march and dance around the synagogue with the Torah scrolls. In Jewish history, it has always been a day of great joy, even before it had that name. Indeed, the Gospel of John calls the eighth day "the last day of the feast, the great day," and it was on this day that Jesus offered living water to the multitude at the temple (John 7:37-38 ESV). Pray for Israeli Jews during this time of celebration, asking that their rejoicing will not be a superficial joy, but instead one that comes from knowing the Author of all joy. Jesus said, "These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full" (John 15:11 ESV).
Pray for the establishment of new ministry work among Deaf communities throughout the Americas. Ask God to open doors for gospel outreach, raise up Deaf and hearing leaders with a heart for ministry, and provide the resources needed to reach those who have little or no access to the message of Christ. Pray that new relationships, discipleship opportunities, and faith communities will be formed, leading many Deaf people to encounter Jesus and grow in their faith.
"Please pray for our team's translator ministry as I prepare to return to the United States this month at the end of my term of service," writes journeyman Josh DuPuis. "Pray that the Lord will provide a smooth transition for this ministry so that those who have translated for volunteer teams who came to Costa Rica this year will continue as part of the ministry. Pray that these translators will be available to continue partnering with our Costa Rica Mobilization Team and translating for future volunteer teams who will serve in Costa Rica."
(BANG-kok) - "Our Greater Bangkok Team has been meeting with pastors and local believers across the city for a project known as Christ for the City. We have gathered twice, so far, as a whole group for large trainings and an explanation of the project. Since then, we have been meeting twice a month in small cohorts to discuss materials and objectives in specifically reaching the lost in areas of the city that do not currently have a church. Please pray for our next large meeting, which will be held on October 4. Believers from 11 local churches will be coming together to commit to beginning evangelism efforts alongside our team. Pray that in the weeks to come, they will be bold and faithful in sharing their testimonies with nonbelievers, and pray for hearts in the city to be opened to the message of Jesus."
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A worker writes: "Please pray for our family as we prepare to welcome our fifth child this month. Ask for God's protection, health, and strength for both mother and baby, and pray for a safe and smooth delivery."
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