Love for Others A Deeper Relationship with God Spirit Lead Lives The Fruit of the Spirit Wisdom and Knowledge Courage Receptive Hearts Disciples Strong Faith Steadfastness Strong Relationships Protection Material Needs Health and Strength
Overworked missionaries can become service-oriented rather than love-oriented. Pray that my love for the Lord will deepen, and that love for him will always be my prime motivation for service.
Yes, missionaries are human, and just like you, sometimes they have trouble showing love and respect to those “difficult to loveâ€� people – either their missionary coworkers or nationals. Pray that the Lord will make my love “increase and overflow for each other and for everyone elseâ€� (1 Thessalonians 3:12).
Missionaries’ schedules can become so packed that they might skip or skimp on their time with the Lord. Pray that I would follow Jesus’ example. It’s hard to imagine any missionary having a busier life that he did, yet he consistently sought out time alone to commune with his Father.
Just like the rest of the church, sometimes missionaries have a tendency to do the Lord’s work in their own energy and human ingenuity. Pray that all of my actions will be under the control, and by the power of, the Holy Spirit.
As you pray that I will be under the control of the Holy Spirit, pray that the fruit of the Spirit – the very beauty of Jesus — will be manifest in their lives.
Strong-willed missionaries often come into conflict when two or more of them have opposing viewpoints. Pray that I will have the wisdom of God, which James describes as “first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere� (James 3:17).
Imagine me making the same prayer request Paul did in Ephesians 6:19: “Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.�
Pray for divine providence, that the Lord will lead me to people whose hearts will be open to hearing and receiving the gospel message.
Pray that I will experience the joy of leading others to salvation, and of “teaching them to obey everything [Christ] commanded� (Matthew 28:20).
The apostles once made a direct request of Jesus: “Increase our faith!� Pray that I will have great faith that will lead them to ask great things of our Lord.
Pray that I will follow Paul’s advice to the Corinthians: “Stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain� (1 Corinthians 15:58).
Cross-cultural living can magnify even small relational conflicts. Pray that my friends and family will be drawn together, not torn apart, by choice to pursue this calling.
Missionaries are prime targets of the enemy. Join Jesus in praying to the Father: “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one� (John 17:15).
Missionaries often face harsh living conditions, and may have to struggle to meet basic physical needs. Pray that the Lord will supply all my financial and material needs “according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus� (Philippians 4:19).
In today’s increasingly violent world, missionaries face not only sickness, they may also be victims of crime, civil unrest or political upheaval. Pray that the Lord will grant the measure of health and strength that will bring his greatest glory and the greatest good for me.
