Join in praying for those affected by crisis, that they would experience God’s mercy, find hope in the gospel, and know lasting peace.
Use this guided prayer resource to pray for urgent needs, the lost to encounter Christ, and believers to share His peace.
Please pray for a 16 years old young man, named Tu Son. He has been in and out of the hospital for the last two months with possible brain infections. He cannot walk or do anything by himself. Please pray for his healing.
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(AWK-land) - Pray for a Chinese student with whom our journeyman shared the Three Circles evangelism tool. She has been faithfully attending a Bible discussion for the past 10 months. Pray that God will continue drawing her to Himself and that she would respond in faith and enter His kingdom.
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The Dosali are a small community in India with a population of less than 2,000. They are traditionally known for making cups and plates out of leaves joined together with small pieces of dried straw. Give thanks to God that even the poor and marginalized people of the world have an invitation to a relationship with Him and a part in His kingdom! Pray that the Dosali will have opportunities to "taste and see that the Lord is good" (Psalm 34:8 ESV).
(pri-TOR-ee-uh) - "I've driven past the entrance every day for 10 years, but only recently did I think to hit the brakes, turn on my blinker, drive in through the gate, and explore. It's a group home for disabled and mentally challenged adults -- 140 of them! There are 140 men and women, most of whom have been cast off by their families. But the Lord hasn't cast them away. A team of seven volunteers from a Baptist university will be coming to Pretoria to work with these special-needs adults. What will we teach? Psalm 139:14 (CSB) says: 'I will praise you because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. Your works are wondrous, and I know this very well.' 'Lord Jesus, thank You that we can have the privilege of teaching others to praise You because You have made them in a wonderful way! Please pour out Your love into the hearts of the volunteer team for these 140 adults. Let us see with Your eyes and love with Your love. Holy Spirit, please open their hearts and minds so they can understand about Your free gift of salvation. May You bring many men and women from the home for disabled adults into God's kingdom!'"
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(JAHR-kuhnd) - In the hot plains of northwestern Jharkhand, the earthy scent of incense offered to idols and the piercing sound of temple bells fill the air as Hindus worship their many gods. Give thanks to the living God that from out of the midst of this environment, five Hindu families recently put their faith in Jesus and were baptized! Pray for the ongoing discipleship of these new believers as they lay aside the old ways of idol worship and the things of the world to follow Jesus. Ask that they will meet together regularly for fellowship, identify leaders, and, as a church, be a light in their community. Pray that God will use these families to bring the gospel to this very unreached area.
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Over the past few years, after leaving her home to journey to Europe with her husband and young son, Roya has experienced many different health concerns, including an ongoing severe skin condition. Crowded, rundown refugee camps are not known for the best sanitation. Roya is very grateful for the friends at a Bible study group she attends who help her make doctor's appointments, arrange transportation, and provide translation on occasion, even when those appointments often leave her feeling more discouraged. As a new believer, she continues to bring everything to the Lord in prayer, but she struggles with frustration regarding unsuccessful cycles of new medications as well as the ever-present desire to be able to move eventually to a different housing situation. Pray that Roya will experience supernatural physical healing, and ask that she will be comforted and encouraged through the Holy Spirit. Pray that even in discouraging circumstances, she will know that the Father is in control and has great blessings for her family. Pray that Roya will continue to have opportunities to share with others in the camp the hope that comes through her relationship with Jesus.
(mow-HAH-jers) - In the Parable of the Mustard Seed (Luke 13:18-19), a tiny act of faith results in a mighty shelter for many. Entering into an empty field where there has been no gospel witness is very similar. Going from zero witnesses to one witness, or a handful of them, changes things over time. Please pray that as small groups of witnesses enter new areas of the harvest field this year, this tiny act of entry -- with the intent to encounter "people of peace" (Luke 10:6) with whom to prayerfully share the gospel -- will result in many Muhajirs coming to faith. Ask for these young sowers to grow in courage and boldness as they meet new people and respond to the darkness there with the light of the gospel.
(mon-GOHL-yun) - Pray for a California church as they return this summer to partner with new churches. From mid-June, they will lead youth retreats, invest in young people, and encourage local believers. Ask the Lord to provide strength, unity, and meaningful connections as they serve together.
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In Fukuoka, Japan, the team is growing from three families to five this month. Praise God that He is growing the number of laborers in Japan. Thank Him for the work He is already doing and for the work He will do in the future.
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A Peru Indigenous Team member writes: "Please pray for us as we work to learn the language and adjust to our place on a new team. We're asking God to give us clarity, patience, and confidence as we study and to help us to communicate well even when we feel unsure. Pray that He will guide us in building healthy relationships, understanding our roles, and contributing in ways that honor Him. We're trusting that God has placed us here for a purpose, and we're asking for His wisdom, peace, and grace in every step of this transition."
Pray for brothers and sisters to study the Scriptures well, understand them, and have opportunities to share the Word with others. Pray according to Colossians 1:9-10 that believers would be " filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God." (ESV)
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(AH-far) - Afar society is divided along gender lines, but the division is not as intense as it is in other places in the world. Afar men and women have equal political rights, are generally courteous with one another, interact in offices and markets, and send both their boys and girls to school. However, there are clear divisions between "male spaces" and "female spaces." In town, boys and men are more likely to be seen out and about, while girls and women stay busy in their homes and neighborhoods. Some examples of a man's occupation are butcher, tailor, electrician, policeman, fisherman, teacher, spiritual leader, shopkeeper, and doctor. Most women work in the home, where multiple generations share the housework. Women who work outside the home typically make and sell food such as tea, coffee, fried snacks, bread, pasta, and curries. Some women also work as shepherds, teachers, or nurses. Ask God to call Afar men and Afar women to Himself. Pray for believers to have meaningful friendships with Afar people in many different neighborhoods and jobs so that many may hear the gospel. Pray that whole households of Afar people will believe the gospel and become part of God's family (Acts 16:30-34).
