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Prayer guide

(Please modify this guide with the names and details of missionaries you personally choose to pray for. If you are interested in adopting a missionary go to http://www.imb.org/MissionsPartner/adoptform.asp.)

Thank you for agreeing to pray daily for our missionaries. This is no insignificant undertaking. It is spiritual warfare. We need God’s full armor as we approach the battle.

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Eph. 6:10-18 NIV

Take some time to go through the above verses and ready yourself for battle. As you pray for yourself, remember to pray that the missionaries will daily put on God’s full armor.

Our missionaries and their families willingly place themselves in harm’s way (physical and spiritual danger). The reason: They have been obedient to God’s call.

19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matt. 28: 19, 20 NIV

We too need to be obedient to God’s call: to pray for all the saints. We are all called to be on “mission” for God. However, the saints that you will be praying for are often in hostile and/or lonely locations. Satan has them in his “cross-hairs”. Our prayers are their lifelines. Let us daily lift them before God’s throne of grace.

The attached prayer guide is divided into 2 sections. One (general) section applies to all missionaries. Some have asked “how” we should pray for our missionaries. God has graciously given us guidance in His Word. Most of these requests are either specific biblical exhortations to pray or examples of prayer. The other (specific) section is tailored to each missionary (and/or family). This section includes specific and detailed prayer requests for each missionary. Please be balanced in your praying. Pray through both sections. However, don’t neglect praying for the lost. (in the specific prayer request section). Jesus came to, “seek and to save what was lost”. Lu. 19:10 NIV. This is the reason they have been “sent”. We partner with them in this mission as we pray!

May God richly bless you as you stand in the gap for our brothers and sisters in Christ!

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General requests:

Pray that they be strengthened and protected from the evil one.

3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. II Thess. 3: 3 NIV but deliver us from the evil one. Matt. 6: 13 NIV

That they be delivered from deadly perils.

10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. On Him we have set our hope that He will continue to deliver us, 11 as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many. II Cor. 1: 10, 11 NIV

Pray that they be delivered from wicked and evil men.

2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith. II Thess. 3: 2 NIV

That God would open a door for them to present the gospel.

3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Col. 4: 3 NIV

Pray that they be active in sharing their faith.

6 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Phm. 1: 6 NIV

Let them proclaim the message that brings life clearly and fearlessly.

4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Col. 4: 4 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, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. Eph. 6: 19, 20 NIV

Pray that the Lord would cause the good news to spread rapidly and be honored.

1 Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. II Thess. 3: 1 NIV

That God will bring a great harvest of souls where they are serving.

6 Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? Ps. 85: 6 NIV 6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him. Ps. 126: 6 NIV

Pray that they have a clear conscience and that their desire is to live honorably in every way.

18 Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. Heb. 13: 18 NIV

Grant them and their family good health so they may continue their work. Let their souls prosper as well!

2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. III Jn. 1: 2 NIV

Pray that God gives them wisdom in every circumstance.

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. I Pet. 3: 15 (b) NIV 16 I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matt. 10: 6 NIV5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Col. 4: 5, 6 NIV

Let God’s plans be theirs.

11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jer. 29: 11 NIV3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Prov. 16: 3 NIV

Pray for local governing authorities. Let the missionaries find favor in their eyes because of their godly and holy lives.

1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. I Tim. 2: 1, 2 NIV

Pray that God will provide for their daily needs.

11 Give us today our daily bread. Matt. 6: 11 NIV

Encourage and strengthen them, Jesus!

16 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, 17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. II Thess. 2: 16, 17

Give them humble and contrite spirits. Let them be obedient to the Word.

“This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at My word.” Isa. 66: 2 (b)

Specific requests:

Health:

Relationship:

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Salvation:

28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?”

29 Paul replied, “Short time or long--I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.” Acts 26: 28, 29 NIV

9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. II Pet. 3: 9 NIV