Pray for Your Missionary

Spiritual life Sunday

• Consistent times of prayer and learning from Scripture
• Meaningful worship and fellowship times
• Commitment to the purpose of their ministry

Ministry Monday

• Boldness to share Jesus
• Evangelistic contacts
• Ministry opportunities

Family Tuesday

• Strong marriage/strong singlehood
• Needs of the children
• Support from family at home
• An example for believers and unbelievers

Relationships with co-workers Wednesday

• Eagerness to submit to and learn from each other
• Willingness and wisdom to confront in a loving way
• A spirit of cooperation on the team
• Genuine interpersonal relationships
• Accountability

Place of service Thursday

• The political and economic situation
• Safety for Christian workers
• Growth of the national church in that region
• Visas and continued residency for missionaries

Ability to communicate Friday

• Friends to help with language and culture
• Willingness engage with people even when language is weak
• Cultural sensitivity to host culture and co-workers
• Communication with family, supporters, and teammates
• Diligence in life-long language study

Physical needs Saturday

• Health, safety, medical care
• Emotional stability
• Housing, schooling, transportation
• Contentment in all things

Pray for Missionary Children

Spiritual life Sunday

• Personal relationship with Christ independent of their parents
• Commitment to serve Christ daily
• An integrated biblical worldview

Materialism Monday

• Healthy, scriptural view of wealth and poverty
• Contentment and gratefulness for God’s provision
• Eternal rather than temporal thinking
• Daily trust in the Lord’s ability to provide all they need

Transitions Tuesday

• Fun and lasting friendships despite changes
• Trust in and reliance on God during transition
• Flexibility and social skills
• Adequate and appropriate educational opportunities
• Ability to adjust to home culture after high school

Witness Wednesday

• Grace to handle being observed
• Protection from enticement of host culture
• Discernment and strength when facing temptation
• Love for the people in host and home culture
• Upright behavior

Thirst Thursday

• Recognition of their own need for spiritual growth
• Thirst for a deeper relationship with Christ
• Hunger for His truth found in Scripture
• Pursuit of excellence and holiness

Family Friday

• Honest and joyful relationships with parents
• Balance between ministry and family
• Appreciation for their parents’ ministry
• Other adults to encourage and guide them
• Connection with extended family despite distance

Safety Saturday

• Emotional dependence on God’s protection
• Rest in God’s sovereignty
• Protection, health and safety
• Absence of fear
• Awareness of potential dangers