01. PRAY FOR MISSIONARIES’ PERSONAL LIFE
The life of a missionary, who is God’s servant, should be model for others and to maintain consistent and constant communication with GOD and regular study and meditation on the word of GOD so that he may overcome the desires of the world and weakness of the flesh. (Colo.1:9-12 and Eph.1:9-11)
02. GOOD RELATIONSHIP IN THE FAMILY
The success of the missionary depends on good family relationship. Pray that the missionary’s family life should be exemplary.
03. CHILDREN’S EDUCATION
Lack of education facilities in area of their work, force them to send their children to far-off places and hence they suffer from loneliness and depression. Pray for the sustaining grace of the Lord at such time and pray for children to be free from home sickness and to be blessed with wisdom , good health and protection.
04. HEALTH PROBLEMS
Illness in a missionary family can be added strain. Most of the missionaries are working in unhealthy environment and are exposed to deadly diseases. Lord, please keep them healthy always.
05. GOD’S PROTECTION
Most of the mission fields are situated in places which lack of proper communication and transport facilities and many of them working under the shadow of the death because anti-Christian elements. My Lord, please protect your servants from all the dangers of this world.
06. SEXUAL PURITY AND FIDELITY
Immorality is one of Satan’s most effective weapons for eliminating missionary. Both single and married face temptations. Almighty God, help the missionaries whenever Satan strikes them with his evil temptations.
07. CO-WORKERS
Every missionary has to work with a team of co-workers, church elders and believers. Pray that there would be good understanding between the missionaries and members of his team. Lack of communication between missionaries, their supervisors and local workers can causes conflicts, gossip and division. May that never happen.
08. ACCEPTANCE AND FRUITFULNESS.
Paul, like all missionaries, was concerned about church growth. He wanted to see the gospel spread and be accepted. (2 Thess.3:1.) Pray for the good response of the people so that missionaries can rejoice with a good harvest. And also pray for their ministry extended beyond its current boundaries. (Col.4:3)
09. BOLDNESS, CLARITY AND WISDOM
Pray for missionary to have boldness to preach the Gospel of Jesus (Eph.6:19) and also pray for them that GOD would give wisdom to understand the situations, the surroundings and the people whom he is working, the culture of the local people and their language. And also pray that GOD would give them wisdom to present gospel effectively.(Col.4:4)
10. THE DRIVE TO SUCCED
Striving to succeed in God’s work often means long work hours and ministry related traveling and tempting missionaries to neglect their spouses and children. They need a way to establish a GOD – pleasing balance between home and ministry. Slow numerical progress can also discourage missionaries, especially when they hear reports of others success. This may create a spiritual crisis for missionaries and making them doubts their calling and doubt GOD. Please help them O Lord.
11. GOVERNMENT STABILITY
Changes in the Government may force missionaries to leave the filed or cause danger to their lives. Pray for stability of the government.
Thanks a lot for your strong commitment to stand with us to pray for the missionaries worldwide. May the Lord harvest and bless all your efforts to make this important mission possible. When we pray, please know that we are not working but believe that our GOD will work for what we prayed.
Prayer is power. Prayer brings victory. Amen.
i AM VERY MUCH BLESSED BY READING YOUR ARTICLE, ESPECIALLY PRAYER FOR THE MISSIONARIES.