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"Missions is the work of the entire body of Christ,
not just missionaries. Your prayers are a part of the effort to
bring in the harvest." - Joyce Wells
Booze
1. Pray regularly. Use a world map to locate the nations where
missionaries for whom you're praying live. Pray for the work of
God to prosper in those countries.
2. Pray knowledgeably. Read missionary newsletters and pray
specifically concerning the matters mentioned. Wage spiritual
warfare for the release of souls from Satan's bondage.
3. Watch news reports for mention of nations where missionaries
are. If war, government changes, natural disasters, or financial
crises are occurring there, pray accordingly. Use the regularly
updated News page on this Website.
4. Pray for the health and safety of the missionary family.
Missionary schedules are often hectic, the working environment
inhospitable. Hazardous travel conditions, the menace of
terrorism, and physical illnesses where medical help is
inadequate, all threaten the missionary family.
5.
Pray for cultural adaptation, language acquisition, and
missionary relationships. Missionary ministry will be more
effective if the missionary lives and works in harmony with
those around him.
6.
Pray for adequate financial support and emotional health.
Low finances, separation from friends, and lack of adequate rest
and nutrition wear on both mind and body.
7.
Pray for a strong marriage relationship that will support
and build up their ministry. If children are part of the
family, pray that God will give wisdom concerning schooling and
add Ills blessing to each child's growth and development.
8.
Pray as the Holy Spirit directs. If the Spirit burdens your
heart for a missionary, he may be entrusting you with that
missionary's life or ministry. Allow the Spirit to pray
through you until you sense victory.
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