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.
(yan-GONG) - One local church is doing several weekly Bible studies in the homes of unbelievers who are interested in learning more about Jesus. Many of these Bible studies have been going on for weeks, yet there have been no new believers during that time. Ask that God would reveal the truth to these Buddhist seekers. Pray that the people who are studying will believe that Jesus is the only way to heaven and that they would put their faith in Jesus for salvation.
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Research has shown that an unreached people group who make their living as fishermen live in the Tea River Area. Some believers in the area previously did not know where these people lived; however, a recent humanitarian relief project found these believers in the middle of a fisherman community, and plans are now underway to engage these unreached people with the gospel. Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide these plans and enable these believers to identify a "house of peace" (Luke 10:6) in that community. Ask the Holy Spirit to work in hearts and draw people to Himself, readying the soil for the seeds of the gospel to take root and grow.
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Has the Holy Spirit ever kept you from doing something? Perhaps He has graciously kept you from sin or from foolishness. But has He ever kept you from ministry? In Acts 16:6-7, the Spirit of Jesus would not allow Paul and his companions to enter Bithynia for ministry. Strange, isn't it? We don't think of the Holy Spirit keeping us from ministry. Truth is, missionaries Daniel and Sky Scott in Pretoria need what Paul and his companions needed. They need supernatural direction to know where not to start new ministry and where to start it. The Scotts have ministered in Pretoria for 10 years, and they sense that a season of new ministry is upon them. But the doors haven't opened up. Please pray: "Where, Lord? With whom, Lord? Holy Spirit, You are the same Spirit who guided Paul. Please lead Daniel and Sky to a 'person of peace' (Luke 10:6) who is hungry for discipleship and training in godliness. Holy Spirit, please give them vision to see who is saying, 'Come over . . . and help us!' (Acts 16:9 ESV)."
The Persian Church in Canada and elsewhere around the world is not large, but it is growing at an amazing rate -- all praise be to God, who is mightily at work! It is a small, young, and passionate Church led primarily by faithful yet untrained leaders. God has been using mature Persian Christian leaders to train and equip young Persian pastors in the task of shepherding the flock. These young pastors meet with these more experienced leaders for training in Bible study, ministry skills, prayer, and worship. Please pray for these trainings that take place randomly throughout the year. Ask God to use these mature, faithful Persian brothers and sisters to powerfully equip the Persian Church for fruitful ministry to the flock. Pray for the young pastors to be encouraged and faithful as they serve among their people for the sake of the gospel and the love of Christ. Give thanks to God for all that He is doing and has done!
(soo-MAH-trah) - "Continue to pray for Mrs. Sue's family, since she has passed away and is now in the arms of our Savior. Pray for her daughter, Nina, who became a believer and pray that Christian friends can encourage and strengthen her in her faith when they go back to her village. Also pray for her son, who was not open to Mrs. Sue being baptized, to be open and have a softened heart."
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University-age student Deyana is trying to improve her language ability in order to be able to enroll in nursing classes. She recently met a new friend in her language class, and one day while studying together, she opened up about her life and the different opinions she has on religion, based on past experiences that led her family to leave their home country. Deyana was intrigued when her friend shared about the personal relationship she has with Christ. She showed Deyana verses about how much God cares for each and every person, and she explained how being filled with that love has transformed her heart. Pray for Deyana to understand the difference between empty traditions and religious teachings versus a life marked by a relationship with the one true God. Pray that Deyana will read more of God's Word and come to saving faith in Jesus.
"I am transitioning to a different location where I will be based for the next chapter of my life! I will be starting to learn language, culture, and much more I am sure I can't imagine. After learning a little language and getting acclimated to parts of the new culture, I will begin researching specific people groups. I am excited to say the least, but I know I can't do this without the Father's strength. Please be praying that I will be flexible, dependent, and bold during this time of change. It comes through abiding in the Lord, so pray that I go deep in my relationship with the Lord and wake up every day with passion to spend time with the Father."
(MEE-boh) - Please pray for a group of new believers in a rural area who have been kicked out of their village. They are the first believers in the village and this usually causes disturbances in the community, resulting in these families being forced to leave and live in the jungle or find shelter elsewhere. In this group there is one man who is ill and cannot live in the jungle. He had to move to a city where other believers have taken on the burden of caring for him. Pray for a peaceful and fair solution to this situation that happens more often than it should. Please pray for the leaders and Christian representatives who will defend their case before opposing authorities.
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A food cart was recently purchased with the express intent to be a tool for evangelism in a city in the state of Kerala, India. The food cart will be run by a Muslim-background believing couple who have a heart to share the gospel. As they sell snacks and chai (tea) to the Muslim people who gather in that neighborhood, pray for gospel conversations to be abundant. Pray for the community to see the food cart as a friendly and loving place to have a conversation. Ask the Lord to use this new tool in a mighty way for His glory.
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"Central Uganda contains the country's capital city, Kampala," writes the Kampala Urban Team. "The population of central Uganda is 16 million people, and Uganda's population is the second youngest in the world. Throughout central Uganda, and especially in Kampala, there are university students from many different nations. There are students from some countries that are considered closed to a traditional gospel witness, and many other students from neighboring East African countries move to central Uganda for their studies. Not to mention, central Uganda is home to millions of teenagers and children! All these people need to hear, understand, accept, and walk in the gospel. We need a single person or a married couple to come to Kampala and coordinate 'next generation' ministry for central Uganda. 'Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest' (Matthew 9:38 ESV). Pray that God sends us laborers!"
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"Upper-class and urban professionals often carry preconceived notions about Christians," writes the Sao Paulo Global City Team. "Many see little need for God or have had negative experiences with the church in the past. To break down these barriers and build trust, we have been intentionally cultivating friendships by spending time with them and inviting them to share meals with us. Through these relationships, the Lord has opened doors for spiritual conversations and opportunities to share the gospel. Please pray for this lost group of people, asking that God will soften their hearts, continue to build trust, and allow these conversations to deepen so that many will ultimately place their faith in Christ."
(foo-koo-OH-kah) - "The Fukuoka team recently hosted an evangelism seminar in Isahaya, a town nearby Nagasaki. Several churches gathered together to hear about sharing their faith. After the training, some pastors encouraged their congregations saying, 'We can't do this alone, we need you all to take on this mission.' Trainers spoke with church members whose faces were beaming with smiles. They were grateful to learn how to share their testimony and the gospel. One spoke of how he always prays for his family but now he feels like he is ready to share his faith. I could go on listing all the responses, but we are praising God for the well-received message. Thank God for these Japanese Christians!"
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A Czech church has been without a pastor for over five years. Please join them in praying that God will send a man with a heart to shepherd this flock or else that someone within the church will step up to serve. Intercede that the elders and church members will not grow "weary in well doing" (Galatians 6:9 KJV), but instead continue to love and serve each other and their community.
(chee-ang MY) - Several groups of volunteers will come to Chiang Mai over the summer to help with English Camps, Vacation Bible Schools, and other outreach and evangelism strategies. Praise the Lord for their willingness to serve alongside believers and churches in Chiang Mai. Pray for the Lord to bless the seeds they are planting, and for gospel fruit to come from the outreach events that they have planned this summer.
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