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.
Pray for Liberian believers to be bold in evangelism. Ask the Holy Spirit to open blind eyes to the truth of the gospel.
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On the coast of eastern India, Badal and his wife, Sanchi, are raising their two children, Jay and Juni, while faithfully serving the Lord in their community. Each week, believers gather in their home for worship, prayer, and encouragement, making their small house a place where God's people can meet together. Though the family lives on a modest income, they have devoted their lives to sharing the gospel and helping others come to know Christ. Following Jesus in their community is not easy. Many of their neighbors oppose them because of their faith, and for Christians in that region, persecution is often a normal part of life. Yet Badal and his family continue to trust the Lord and serve Him faithfully. Please pray for Badal, Sanchi, Jay, and Juni. Ask God to strengthen their faith, give them steadfast endurance, and fill them with courage as they follow Christ in a place where doing so is difficult. Pray that their witness will shine brightly and that many people will come to know Jesus through their lives!
(REE-ow) - Please pray for people living in Riau province, as it's now the drought season. Fires are a recurring problem each year due to the burning of palm plantations. Pray for rain, protection from fire, and safety for all those affected.
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10/10 (Double Ten) is Taiwan's birthday, as the Republic of China was founded on 10/10/1911 (October 10, 1911). Celebrations will occur throughout Taiwan, with fireworks, flags, and all that accompanies such celebrations, including the freedom of religion. With these freedoms comes great responsibility. Less than 4% of Taiwan's almost 24 million people are truly Christian. Most are Buddhists, followers of old Chinese traditions, or ancestor worshipers; some are Muslim; and many have turned to atheism or materialism. In a beautiful land filled with gracious, generous people, most have never heard the name of Jesus in context. Instead, they worship idols, spirits, or gods, often out of fear or misdirected honor. They seek a distant joy, hope, and peace but find spiritual darkness and oppression, which they may not even recognize. Please pray for Christians, churches, and missionaries who are serving God in that land, seeking to show light and truth. Pray for open hearts, eyes, and ears to hear and comprehend the truth. Ask for heart transformations to bring true peace, joy, and hope that comes only through Christ. Pray for the Taiwanese to experience and celebrate true freedom in Christ. Pray for the Christian community and churches to demonstrate that freedom.
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The Panama Mobilization Team writes: "Please pray for the youth team from a church in Indiana as they serve in Panama on October 10-17. Ask the Lord to use this week to deepen their relationship with Him and give them a greater understanding of His heart for the nations. Pray that they will serve with humility, encourage our local church partners, and return home with a renewed passion to make disciples wherever God leads them."
In August, you were asked to pray for Cem. Thank you for lifting him up! While he believes that Jesus is God and says that he is ready to repent and turn from his sin and submit to the Savior, he has not been ready to do so publicly. Please pray that God will give him the courage to make a public profession of faith and the boldness to share his faith with others. Cem has continued to encounter the truth of who Jesus is, even in his dreams. Pray that the Lord will continue to pursue Cem's heart.
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(MAH-ti-lee) - Niraj and his family have been devoted for many years to seeing the church in their country grow and multiply. A few months ago, Niraj made the decision to move his young family further into a part of their home country that many would choose to avoid. In that place, recent conflict has resulted in police-inflicted curfews, many people looking upon Christians with disgust and suspicion, and many Christians living in fear of being bold in their faith. It is there that this family has chosen to plant their life for the sake of the gospel. Would you ask the Father to honor the faithfulness of this family by blessing them with seeing much fruit for the kingdom? Jesus says in John 15:5 (ESV): "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." Ask the Father to help this family to abide in Jesus well and to bear much fruit.
(kuh-MY) - Praise the Lord for His mercy in the healing process of a pastor, Lokru Sovann! Thank you for your prayers for him last month. The Lord has answered graciously. When all circumstances looked bleak and hopeless, God rallied His Church to pray and support Lokru in practical ways. The Christian doctors were able to skillfully diagnose and treat him with the correct medication and spinal surgery, but it was the Lord who made all things possible for the healing. It has been a great testimony of His people working together to help this pastor. Please pray that Lokru will recover completely with physical therapy. Pray that this pastor and his family will press on to love and serve the Lord mightily and gratefully!
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Workers write: "Pray for our efforts to connect like-minded churches in Central Asia for partnership in leadership development and church planting. We need more churches to be united in the task so that we can see the gospel spread more rapidly and more churches formed in this region where we serve."
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(BANG-ah-lohr) - Two major construction projects are being started at Bangalore Baptist Hospital. One of these is a nine-story patient care building, adding 120 beds and outpatient facilities to the hospital. The other adds three floors to the Living and Learning Center, the dormitory and classroom space. Pray for contractors and workers, safety, funding and logistics. Pray that all will be for the glory of God.
Peter and Samraweit are a believing couple with several children who have a deep desire to gather fellow Ark refugees in their home and lead a Bible study focused on healing from trauma. As refugees themselves, Peter and Samraweit have endured significant hardship. They were forced to flee their home country because of compulsory military service with no defined end. After seeking refuge in a second country, they were uprooted once again when war broke out there. Now living as refugees in a third country, they are unable to work, and their children are unable to attend school. Despite these ongoing challenges, Peter and Samraweit are passionate about serving others who have experienced similar struggles. Please pray that this Bible study will begin soon and become a meaningful source of hope and restoration. Pray, also, that Peter and Samraweit, along with those who participate, will grow in their trust in the God of mercies and comfort during their difficult circumstances. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction" (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ESV).
Please pray for an International Mission Board couple who are faithfully serving in Angola. Despite navigating significant challenges and transitions in recent years, the Lord has sustained them in faithful ministry. Pray for perseverance, encouragement, and strength as they continue serving where God has called them. Pray that the Lord will lead them to fruitful relationships with Angolan partners whom they can disciple and equip for ministry. Ask God to raise up Angolan pastors and church leaders who are committed to biblical discipleship, healthier churches, and greater missionary engagement within Angola and beyond. Please pray for wisdom as this couple leads their Angola Team and develops partnerships within the Baptist Convention of Angola. Pray also for their family as they navigate changes in their children's schooling, asking God to provide peace, clarity, and stability. Finally, pray for unity among their team members, and ask God to use their collective ministry to advance the gospel and bring glory to His name throughout Angola.
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