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.
(WAH-soo-loo) - The Wassulu workers have continually had doors open for broadcasting Bible stories and Christian material via Malian radio stations. Though radio may seem like an antiquated form of media to many people, it is a lifeline of information and entertainment among the Malian people. Give thanks to God that in spite of the current dynamics in Mali that have greatly limited the village visits by workers, Wassulu workers were able to renew the contract with Radio Hope in the village of "Yarborough." As the cultural center of the Wassulu in Mali, this radio station is an important tool to reach the Wassulu. In recent years, Malian pastors have indicated how important the sound biblical teaching through radio broadcasts are, as it compliments and supports their teaching and discipleship among believers who are often scattered over a wide geographical area. Many listeners are also oral learners with poor or no literacy skills, so the radio broadcasts are a great "fit" for them, in particular. Pray that nothing or no one will disrupt the future of the broadcasts among the Wassulu, and pray that the Spirit will continually prepare the hearts of those who will hear!
wassuluprayeradvocates@gmail.com
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About 100 youth recently gathered for a full-day retreat. They enjoyed fellowship, worship through music, and a study of God's Word. Pray for each person as they consider the decisions and commitments made that day. Pray for opportunities for follow up and mentoring of these young people.
(car-NAH-tuh-kuh) - This summer, a couple of visiting believers met a new friend, Felicia, on a university campus. They were able to have a good conversation about many different topics and also had the opportunity to share the Father's story with her. Felicia has some believing friends, but she had never heard the whole gospel story. She was fascinated by the fact that Jesus came back to life! These two believers were able to follow up with her again over breakfast and got to share more about why they personally chose to believe. Felicia thought it was special that they both knew what they believed at such an early stage in their lives. Please pray that the Father will continue to draw her heart to Himself, and ask that she will come to know that she, too, can choose to believe because the gospel is for everyone, not just those who were raised in believing families. Pray that local believers will be able to follow up with her and that Felicia will call on the Lord, for "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved" (Romans 10:13 ESV).
The Mon people of Southeast Asia are an ancient, indigenous people group with deep roots in Theravada Buddhism, historically helping to spread this tradition throughout the region. Today, many Mon are assimilating into surrounding cultures, and their language is at risk of being lost. Please pray that the Lord will open their hearts to the freedom found in Christ. Ask that many Mon will come to know the Lord and that, instead of spreading their traditional religion, they will spread the truth of the gospel to their neighbors throughout Southeast Asia!
pray4APAC@imb.org
As everyone in Europe resumes normal routines after the summer holidays, pray for Hana and Soukaina as they begin to study God's Word again with believers. Pray against distractions or scheduling conflicts, and ask God to give these young North African women a hunger for His Word. Like the merchant in search of pearls or the man who found treasure in a field in Jesus' parables in Matthew 13, pray that Hana and Soukaina will see Jesus as being worth everything they have, and pray that they will follow Him with joy. Ask God to open their eyes to the truth and to transform their hearts.
(kah-RAH-chee) - Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan and is a place where refugees gather for work. This creates innumerable opportunities for gospel advance into people groups from Pakistan's neighboring countries. Pray for "the least of these" who live in Karachi to hear the good news and believe. "And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me'" (Matthew 25:40 ESV).
(hir-un-SHE-muh) - Pray and ask the Lord of the harvest to bring more harvest laborers into the city and its surrounding areas so that there can be a consistent presence of believers to pray and share the gospel with people effectively. Pray this according to His will, so that more and more people will be able to glorify Him.
pray4APAC@imb.org
"Get out! You're not welcome here, and we're cutting you off!" The words from Karina's parents sunk deep into her heart. She had just turned 19 and knew that this might happen when she decided to follow Jesus. Her parents saw that Karina had been acting differently. They confirmed their suspicions by merely asking, "Are you no longer Muslim?" She felt the sting of rejection. After being cut off, Karina knew that she had to support herself. Her church friends and leaders heard of her situation and wanted to support her like a New Testament church, seeking to "bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ" (Galatians 6:2 ESV). Karina already had a college scholarship along with a vehicle from her uncle, but she needed food, housing, and gas money. God provided housing and a part-time job with a Christian digital-engagement team so that Karina can continue to grow in her faith. Please pray for her parents to come to know the Lord Jesus Christ personally, and pray for Karina, as she misses her parents and is experiencing heartbreak from family rejection.
iam4sea@live.com
The Semnani people live on the northern edge of Iran's vast Dasht-e Kavir desert (also known as the Great Salt Desert) in a city with ancient roots on the Silk Road. They speak Semnani, a language distinct from the dominant Persian Farsi language, maintaining a cultural island amid the desert sands. They are 100% Shia Muslim and are currently unengaged and unreached with the gospel, with no known believers among them. Despite living in a historic urban center, they are spiritually dry, much like the landscape surrounding them. They represent an overlooked linguistic minority within Iran, a place where the gospel has yet to take root, requiring us to pray for streams of living water in their spiritual desert. Pray that the Semnani people will thirst for righteousness and find their satisfaction in Jesus Christ. Ask the Lord to make a way in the wilderness, breaking through religious traditions to reveal the grace of the Savior.
centralasianpeoples@protonmail.com
"This month, our teams that serve in the Amazon region will come together for a time of fellowship, encouragement, and working through organizational changes. Pray that our time together will be productive and edifying for everyone involved. Intercede also for a volunteer team from Alabama who will be leading classes for our children and youth during that week."
