HOW TO PRAY FOR OUR MISSIONARIES
1. Pray for open doors and divine appointments (Colossians
4:2 & 3).
2. Pray for boldness in witnessing (Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 41:10.)
Pray that closed hearts and minds would be opened and that many would
be saved through their ministry (Mark 16:15
& 16; II Peter 3:9).
3. Pray that the Word of God would have a free course in their ministry
and that obstacles would be removed (II Thessalonians
3:1).
4. Pray for their good health and the healing of any illnesses that
they might have (III John 2; James 5:14 & 15).
5. Pray that God would place His "wall of fire" (Zechariah
2:5) and His "hedge of protection" (Job
1:10) round about them to protect them. Pray that God would deliver
them from all satanic attacks and wicked people that would come against
their family and their ministry. (Ephesians
6:10-18; Deuteronomy 33:27).
6. Pray for their marriage and children and for peace, unity and harmony
within their family (Philippians 4:6 &7; Isaiah
26:3). Pray they will adjust to the culture and climate.
7. Pray that their ministry would be accepted by local believers (Romans
15:31).
8. Pray that God will give them divine guidance and wisdom (James
1:5; Psalms 32:8) and the grace and ability to communicate effectively.
9. Pray that God would provide safe transportation and traveling mercies
(Isaiah 41:10).
10. Pray that God would refresh their bodies, souls and spirits, and
give them a new hunger to serve the Lord (Romans
15:32).
11. Pray that God will meet all their financial needs (III
John 2; Philippians 4:19; Psalm 23:1).
12. Pray that God would comfort them when they are lonely, encourage
them when they are depressed and discouraged, and provide them with
good friends (John 14:18).
13. Pray that they would personally grow spiritually and keep the Lord
of the work before the work of the Lord (II
Peter 3:18).
14. Pray that God will strengthen their faith and give them confidence
in God's ability to work all things together for good (Philippians
4:13; Hebrews 13:6; Romans 8:28.
15. Pray that God would save all of their loved ones, and grant to
them the desire of their hearts (Proverbs 10:24).
Christian Bible Church
205 Manchester Street
Nashua, New Hampshire 03064-1570
(603) 882-1055