| Have you ever asked yourself, "How do I pray for
missionaries?" or "I don't want to just say 'God bless 'em'
and walk away". Well, here is a recommended schedule of how to pray
for us and other missionaries.
Day 1
Pray for THE MISSIONARY'S OWN RELATIONSHIP TO THE LORD
| Feeding on the word of God |
Filling with the Holy Spirit |
Victory over Satan and the flesh |
| Prayer life |
Maturity and growth in grace |
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Day 2
Pray for THE MISSIONARY'S PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL LIFE
| Adaptation to the climate and culture |
Health in the midst of disease |
| Safety in danger |
Victory over loneliness, and depression |
| Contentment with his circumstances and ministry |
Maintain joy of the Lord |
Day 3
Pray for THE MISSIONARY'S FAMILY
| Husband wife relationships |
Children |
| Relationships with others (especially loved ones
in the States) |
Family life as a model to the nationals |
Day 4
Pray for THE MISSIONARY'S ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE
| Language study |
Continual improvement in fluency |
| Cultural adaptation and understanding |
Ability to become all things to all men... |
Day 5
Pray for THE MISSIONARY'S MINISTRY
| Teaching, preaching, witnessing |
Boldness, open doors |
| Prepared hearts |
Fruitfulness: saved souls, sanctified saints,
changed lives |
| Wisdom to make the right decisions |
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Day 6
Pray for THE MISSIONARY'S FELLOWSHIP WITH FELLOW WORKERS
| Other missionaries (more laborers) |
National evangelists, pastors, and teachers |
| Grace, patience, meekness, kindness |
Mercy |
Day 7
Pray for THE MISSIONARY'S COUNTRY OF SERVICE
| Governmental (national and local) |
Political situation to allow liberty |
| Visas and a continued open door |
Travel |
| Outreach to cities, villages, and tribes |
Elections that put the right men in office |
| No opposition from cults and other false religions |
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