Prayer for Missionaries

Even though most missionaries have access to e-mail and cell phones which enable them to keep in touch with family and friends, the service maybe too expensive or unreliable. They may serve with joy and dearly love the people they try to reach, but thirst for things "back home." Since I thought prayer might help, I pondered what I should pray. When my petition, "Lord, be with John and Mary in Unbeleafia," went up, it seemed so inadequate.

Several years ago I picked up a brochure on a table of a representative from OMF International. I have found these prayer tips for missionaries invaluable and powerful. They are not copyrighted, but please be courteous and site the source when you use the prayer guide.

7 Ways to Pray

For your Missionary

Sunday - Relationship with God

     Loving and studying God's Word

     Have a strong prayer life

     Be filled with the Holy Spirit

     Maturing spiritually

     Progress over personal sin

Monday - Physical and Emotional

     Adaptation to climate

     Health in the midst of disease

     Safety in danger

     Victory over loneliness and depression

Tuesday - Family Relationships

     Husband / Wife

     Children / Parents

     Family life as a model to
            nationals

     Coping with singleness

Wednesday - Communication

     Language study

     Continual improvement in fluency

     Cultural adaptation and understanding

Thursday - Effective Ministry

     Teaching, preaching, witnessing
     Boldness and open doors

     Prepared hearts and fruitfulness

Friday - Team Relationships

     Other missionaries

     National evangelists, pastors and teachers

Saturday - Country of Service

     Government - national and local

     Political situation

     Visas and a continued open door

     Outreach to cities, villages and tribes

By Bill Wilson of OMF International

10 West Dry Creek Circle

Littleton, CO 80120

http://www.omf.org/us