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
Additional Posts
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